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Method A

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Attach timing light to loop wire (1) as shown.
- <=: Vehicle front
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Timing Light To Loop Wire
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check ignition timing.
- Timing indicator (1)
  
  Fig 2: Checking Ignition Timing With Timing Light
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.