Pathfinder, QX4 & Quest

Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Turn ignition off. Disconnect Throttle Position (TP) sensor. Start engine. Increase engine speed to 2000 RPM, 2 or 3 times, then allow engine to return to idle.
Check ignition timing. See V6 IGNITION TIMING table. See Fig 2. If ignition timing is incorrect, loosen hold-down bolt and turn distributor to adjust ignition timing. Tighten distributor hold-down bolt. Recheck ignition timing.

V6 IGNITION TIMING ⁽¹⁾

Application

Man. Trans.

⁽²⁾ Auto. Trans.

Pathfinder, QX4 & Quest

13-17 @ 650-750

Maxima

13-17 @ 525-625

13-17 @ 600-700

⁽¹⁾	Specifications in degrees BTDC @ RPM.

⁽²⁾	Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.

Fig 1: Ignition Timing Marks (Maxima)

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: Ignition Timing Marks (Quest Shown; Pathfinder & QX4 Similar)

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.