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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Other Nissan Pathfinder II

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ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All engines, except KA24DE, GA16DE and VQ30DE, are equipped with hydraulic lifters. Adjustments are not required.

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Altima & Frontier (2.4L)
Intake.012-.015 (.31-.39)
Exhaust.013-.016 (.33-.41)
Maxima (3.0L)
Intake(2) .010-.013 (.26-.34)
Exhaust(2) .011-.015 (.29-.37)
Sentra (1.6L)
Intake.008-.019 (.21-.49)
Exhaust.012-.023 (.30-.58)
(1) Unless otherwise specified, measure valve clearance with engine hot. (2) Measure valve clearance with engine cold.
(1)Unless otherwise specified, measure valve clearance with engine hot.
(2)Measure valve clearance with engine cold.

VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS (1)

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
1.6L1.010,000
2.0L.5-1.025,000

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (SENTRA) - OHMS @ 77°F (25°C)

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
Maxima(1)(1)
Except Maxima1.010,000
(1) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information is not available from manufacturer.

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (EXCEPT SENTRA) - OHMS @ 68°F (20°C)

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
Plug Wires4150-5610 Per Ft.
(1) Not applicable to Distributorless Ignition Systems (DIS).
(1)Not applicable to Distributorless Ignition Systems (DIS).

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE (1)

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationNGK
Altima & Frontier (4-Cylinder)
StandardFR5AP-10
ColdFR6AP-10 Or FR7AP-10
Frontier (V6)
StandardFR5AP-10
ColdFR6AP-10
HotFR4AP-10
Maxima & Quest
StandardPFR5G-11
ColdPFR6G-11
HotPFR4G-11
Pathfinder & QX4
StandardBKR5E-11
ColdBKR6E-11
HotBKR4E-11
Sentra
1.6L
StandardBKR5E-11
ColdBKR6E-11 Or BKR7E-11
HotBKR4E-11
2.0L (Conventional Type)
StandardBKR6E
ColdBKR7E
HotBKR5E
2.0L (Platinum Type)
StandardPFR5B-11
ColdPFR6B-11 Or PFR7B-11

SPARK PLUG TYPE

IGNITION TIMING

Note. For ignition timing adjustment procedures, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.

ApplicationDegrees BTDC
Altima & Frontier (4-Cyl.)18-22
Sentra
1.6L6-10
2.0L13-17
V6 Models13-17
(1) With transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
(1)With transmission/transaxle in Neutral.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (1)

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationAt Idle W/O Vacuum - psi (kg/cm 2 )At Idle W/Vacuum - psi (kg/cm 2 )
All Models43 (3.02)34 (2.39)

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE

On all models, fuel injector resistance should be 10-14 ohms at 77°F (25°C).

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

Note. Idle mixture is not adjustable. For idle speed adjustment procedures, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.

ApplicationBase Idle RPM (1)(1) Target Idle RPM
Altima600-700650-750
Frontier
4-Cylinder700-800750-850
V6650-750700-800
Maxima
A/T600-700650-750
M/T525-625575-675
Pathfinder & QX4650-750700-800
Quest650-750700-800
Sentra
1.6L
A/T675-775750-850
M/T575-675625-725
2.0L700-800750-850
(1) With transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
(1)With transmission/transaxle in Neutral.

IDLE SPEED

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

For adjustment specifications, see appropriate adjustment procedures in ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.

THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH

Note. When testing throttle position switch, measure continuity between specified terminals. (Scheme 6)

ApplicationTerminals No.(1) Ohms
All Models
Closed Throttle5 & 6Continuity
Open Throttle5 & 6No Continuity
(1) With ignition off.
(1)With ignition off.

CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationTerminals No.(1) Ohms
All Models
Closed Throttle4 & 5No Continuity
Open Throttle4 & 5Continuity
(1) With ignition off.
(1)With ignition off.

WOT POSITION SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6

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