Idle Speed & Ignition Timing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1989 Nissan Pickup, 1989 Nissan Pathfinder, 1989 Nissan Maxima, and 1989 Nissan 300ZX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. Improper setting of ignition timing and idle speed may cause driveability problems and/or the false setting of trouble codes. For adjustment procedures, see D - V6 ADJUSTMENTS article in this section.
V6 IDLE SPEED
| Application |
Idle RPM |
| Maxima |
| Automatic Transmission |
700-800 |
| Manual Transmission |
700-800 |
| Pathfinder & Pickup |
| Automatic Transmission |
650-750 |
| Manual Transmission |
750-850 |
| 300ZX |
| Automatic Transmission |
650-750 |
| Manual Transmission |
650-750 |
| 300ZX Turbo |
| Automatic Transmission |
600-700 |
| Manual Transmission |
650-750 |
V6 IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
| Application |
Manual Transmission |
Automatic Transmission |
| Maxima |
14-16@700-800 |
14-16@700-800 |
| Pathfinder & Pickup |
10-14@750-850 |
10-14@650-800 |
| 300ZX |
18-22@650-750 |
13-17@650-750 |
| 300ZX Turbo |
13-17@600-700 |
8-12@650-750 |