Ignition Timing

2003 Nissan-Datsun Altima SL, 2.5 A, StandardSECTION Ignition Timing
NOTE: For ignition timing adjustment procedures, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application Degrees BTDC
Altima, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder & 350Z 10-20
Frontier & Xterra (2)
2.4L 18-22
3.3L 8-12
Sentra
1.8L
Automatic Transmission 13-23
Manual Transmission 2-12
2.5L 10-20
(1) With transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
(2) With TP sensor harness connector disconnected or using CONSULT-II WORK SUPPORT mode.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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