1996 NISSAN 200SX
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how do you check the timing,on 1996 nissan200sx 1.6?
Dec 16, 2012 at 10:34 PM
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IGNITION TIMING
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.

1.6L Manual: 6-10 @ 575-675 Automatic: 6-10 @ 675-775
Dec 16, 2012 at 10:48 PM
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