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Maxima (VG30E)

  1. Start engine and warm to normal operating temperature. Run engine at 2000 RPM for 2 minutes. Perform self-diagnostics. See appropriate G - TESTS W/ CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
  2. With ignition timing correctly set, check idle speed (automatic transaxle in Neutral). See V6 IDLE SPEED & CO% LEVEL table. If idle speed is incorrect, close Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve by turning diagnostic mode selector screw on ECM fully clockwise.
  3. Adjust idle speed by turning idle speed adjusting screw. See Fig 1 . Open AAC valve by turning diagnostic mode selector screw on ECM fully counterclockwise. Idle speed should remain within specified range.
Fig 1: Locating Idle Speed Adjusting Screw (Maxima VG30E)
G121214Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
V6 IDLE SPEED & CO% LEVEL

Application (1) Idle RPM (2) Idle RPM (3) CO Level (%)
Maxima
VG30E (4) 650-750 (4) 700 0.2-8.0
VE30DE (4) 650-750 (4) 650-750 0.2-8.0
Pathfinder & Pickup
Auto. Trans. (4) 700-800 (4) 700 0.2-8.0
Man. Trans. 700-800 700 0.2-8.0
Quest (4) 650-750 (4) 700-800 0.2-8.0
300ZX
Auto. Trans.
Non-Turbo (4) 720-820 (4) 720 0.2-8.0
Turbo (4) 700-800 (4) 700 0.2-8.0
Man. Trans. 650-750 650 0.2-8.0
(1) With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve connected.
(2) With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve disconnected.
(3) Measured in Self-Diagnostic Mode II.
(4) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.