Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start engine and warm to normal operating temperature. Turn ignition off. Disconnect throttle position sensor harness connector.
Start engine. Increase engine speed to 2000 RPM, 2 or 3 times, then allow engine to return to idle. Engine should be operating smoothly at correct idle RPM. Check ign timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. See Fig 1 .
If ignition timing is incorrect, loosen hold-down bolt and turn distributor to adjust ignition timing. Turn ignition off and connect throttle position sensor harness connector. Recheck ignition timing.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Man. Trans.

⁽¹⁾ Auto. Trans.

Sentra

6-10 @ 575-675

6-10 @ 675-775

⁽¹⁾	Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.

Fig 1: Locating Ignition Timing Marks (Typical)

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