How do I adjust my timing?

[Mark86T]

96 (OBDII) Q45. How do I check/adjust my timing? There is no distributor to turn. So I'm lost. What should my timing be set to? Thanks. Mark

[elwesso]

http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....70429

Check out that thread, you want it at 15*BTDC, which is like the 4th mark from the left.... I think..... Instead of turning the distributor you turn the crank angle sensor....

[Q45tech]

Why would your timing be off of 15 degrees? Think carefully before you attemp to adjust something that is not in error, causing more problems.

Because it is such a pain, dealer techs or anyone else rarely fiddle with oem setting!

In a way it is somewhat self regulating becuse ecu adjust electronic timing to maintain idle speed.

[Mark86T]

Do I even have a crank angle sensor? I do NOT have the variable valve timing like the other years do. Where is the crank angle sensor & what does it look like? I wish I could get a factory repair manual for less than the $200 I seem to find them for.

[elwesso]

Mark, email me and Ill make sure you get a manual cheap. Im away right now so I wont get it until tues/wed but Ill hook you up....