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1991 Nissan-Datsun 240SX LE, Standard

Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

1991 Nissan-Datsun 240SX LE, StandardSECTION Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. Improper setting of ignition timing and idle speed may cause driveability problems and/or false setting of trouble codes. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.

4-CYLINDER IDLE SPEED (RPM) (1)

Application (2) TPS Connected (2) TPS Disconnected
NX & Sentra
1.6L
Auto. Trans. 750-850 675-775
Man. Trans. 600-700 550-650
2.0L
Auto. Trans. 750-850 700-800
Man. Trans. 750-850 700-800
Pickup 750-850 700-800
Stanza 650-750 600-700
240SX 650-750 600-700
(1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
(2) See ADJUSTMENTS article.
V6 IDLE SPEED (RPM) (1)

Application (2) AAC Connected (2) AAC Disconnected
Maxima
Auto. Trans. 650-750 700
Man. Trans. 650-750 700
Pathfinder & Pickup
Auto. Trans. 700-800 700
Man. Trans. 700-800 700
300ZX
Auto. Trans.
Non-Turbo 720-820 720
Turbo 700-800 700
Man. Trans. 650-750 650
(1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
(2) See ADJUSTMENTS article.
4-CYLINDER IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. (1) Auto. Trans.
NX & Sentra
1.6L 10@550-650 10@675-775
2.0L 15@700-800 15@700-800
Pickup 10@750-850 10@750-850
Stanza 15@650-750 15@650-750
240SX 20@600-700 20@600-700
(1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
V6 IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. (1) Auto. Trans.
Maxima 15@700-800 15@700-800
Pathfinder & Pickup 15@700-800 15@700-800
300ZX
Non-Turbo 15@650-750 15@720-820
Turbo 15@650-750 15@700-800
(1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
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