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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 in the figure.
    • <= : Vehicle front
    Fig 1: Location Of Loop Wire Of Timing Light
    G07137848Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Check ignition timing.
Fig 2: Location Of Timing Indicator Marks
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Method B

  1. Remove No. 4 ignition coil (1).
    • <=: Vehicle front
    Fig 3: Location Of Ignition Coil
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  2. Connect No. 4 ignition coil (1) and No. 4 spark plug with suitable high-tension wire (A) as shown in the figure, and attach timing light clamp (B) to this wire.
    • <= : Vehicle front
    Fig 4: Connecting No 4 Ignition Coil And No 4 Spark Plug Using High-Tension Wire
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    Fig 5: Identifying Electrode Dimensions
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  3. Check ignition timing.
Fig 6: Location Of Timing Indicator Marks
G07137853Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.