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Ignition Timing

Any of following two methods may be used.

Method A 

  1. Attach timing light to loop wire (1) as shown.
    • <=: Vehicle front
      Fig 1: Attaching Timing Light To Loop Wire
      G04811951Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Check ignition timing.
    • Timing indicator (1)
      Fig 2: Identifying Timing Indicator
      G04811947Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Method B 

  1. Remove No. 4 ignition coil (1).
    • <=: Vehicle front
      Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Coil No 4
      G04811953Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Connect No. 4 ignition coil (1) and No. 4 spark plug with suitable high-tension wire (A) as shown, and attach timing light clamp (B) to this wire.
    • <=: Vehicle front
      Fig 4: Connecting No 4 Ignition Coil And No 4 Spark Plug With Suitable High-Tension Wire
      G04811954Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 5: Identifying Electrode And High-Tension Wire
      G04811955Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Check ignition timing.
    • Timing indicator (1)
      Fig 6: Identifying Timing Indicator
      G04811947Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.