ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed (on dual plugs, remove exhaust side only) and throttle wide open.
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All engines, except KA24DE, GA16DE and VQ30DE, are equipped with hydraulic lifters. Adjustments are not required.
| Application | Hot - In. (mm) |
|---|
| Intake | .010-.013, (.26-.34) |
| Exhaust | .011-.015, (.29-.37) |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| Maxima | .8 | Infinite |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application (1) | Ohms |
|---|
| Plug Wires | 30,000 Maximum |
| Coil Wire | 7000 Maximum |
| (1) Not applicable to Distributorless Ignition Systems (DIS). |
| (1) | Not applicable to Distributorless Ignition Systems (DIS). |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK |
|---|
| Maxima | PFR5G-11 |
| Application | Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Maxima | .039-.043 (1.00-1.10) | 14-22 (20-29) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order. Scheme 1
IGNITION TIMING
Note. For ignition timing adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.
| Application | Man. Trans. | (1) Auto. Trans. |
|---|
| Maxima | 13-17 @ 575-675 | 13-17 @ 650-750 |
| (1) Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral. |
| (1) | Automatic transmission/transaxle in Neutral. |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) | At Idle W/Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
|---|
| Maxima | 43 (3.0) | 34 (2.4) |
FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE
Fuel injectors used by all models should have same resistance value of 10-14 ohms.
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
Note. For idle speed and mixture adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.
| Application | (1) Idle RPM | (2) Idle RPM | (3) CO Level |
|---|
| A/T | (4) 575-675 | (4) 600-700 | 10% |
| M/T | 575-675 | 525-625 | 10% |
| (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. |
| (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. |
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
For adjustment specifications, see appropriate adjustment procedures in ADJUSTMENTS article.
THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH
| Application | Terminals | (1) Ohms |
|---|
| Closed Throttle | 2 & 3 | Continuity |
| Open Throttle | 2 & 3 | No Continuity |
| (1) With ignition off. |
CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Terminals | (1) Ohms |
|---|
| Closed Throttle | 1 & 2 | Continuity |
| Open Throttle | 1 & 2 | No Continuity |
| (1) With ignition off. |
WOT POSITION SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
