'99 Nissan Altima 2.4ltr; Timing the Iginition Using a Timing Light
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2019
- In this short video I show how to use a timing light in order to time an old school ignition system. The customer had installed a new distributor in efforts to correct other issues with the vehicle, and never new it needed to be timed. When I arrived, it was fully advanced.
Timing light is also great for seeing injector sprays... as in their shape and spray pattern, especially in older Throttle Body Injection.
Or for checking spark consistency, when you have no scope, although, this will not show if spark is good within a cylinder.
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Nice video and well explained. Most mechanics today don't even know what a timing light is and how it works.
Hahaha.. yes! So I've heard. Many areas don't even have many older vehicles go to them for service either. Thanks for dropping by Jim! Hoping you're enjoying the weekend! 😊🤗
@@CubasAutomotive Nissan Alima 2000's manual says that during timing adjustment one should unplug the throttle position sensor... Or it is not necessary ???
Aaahhh. The good old days. I wonder how many viewers have never had the opportunity or need to use a timing light. I’ll bet many learned something interesting. Thank you for sharing.
I hope so! It's the only reason I decided to put it out. I know too many in my circle that have no idea how to use one or how to even connect it. Lol
Awsome as Always. Reminded me of my younger days, when i worked in my dads shop. It must have been over 15 years since the last time i operated a timing light. Brings back alot of memories.😊
Wow! Over 15 yrs ago?! I still use mine maybe once a month! That's quite interesting!
I first used a timing light working on a friend's 1973 Super Beetle when I was in high school. Brings back memories. Had to do this today for my own 2000 Nissan Altima after changing the distributor.
There's a tool that's becoming a thing of the past. Awesome
Yeah, sadly it is.. but I still see this, carbureted, and points & condenser. It's good to know for the older vintage of toys & equipment. 😉
Thanks for stopping by!
The good old timing light. Back to simpliar times. :-) I still have one collecting dust. Nice job with the vid Cuba
Great video Cuba, thanks for sharing! It’s awesome you’re able to work alongside your daughter.
Happy belated Mother’s Day! 😀
I thank you so much Angel! It is a huge pleasure to be able to work with her! She's learning & hopefully we bond more. 😉😊
Good video and well explained! A timing light was a must have tool back in the day.
Happy Mothers Day and Take Care,
Bill
Awww! Thanks Bill! Yeah, they great tools! I use mine often enough. 😉
It's been a long time since I've done that. Great video. Thanks for sharing Cuba! 👍
Thanks you for commenting! 😊It's nice to old school and switch it up😍😍
Good job Cuba, and happy mother's day!
Thanks Pj!! 😊😊🤗🤗
Bravo 👏 Mrs Cuba. Awesome video. Take care
Gracias señor! Hoping you're enjoying the weekend! 😊🤗
Going old school , great work .
Thank Mr Wilson! I appreciate you stopping by!😊😊
Good video. Very informative. Thanks
Your video reminded me that my old Sun timing light needs a new bulb and for the life of me I can not find one. It's nice to see that some cars can still be timed by an old school light.
Man! I know Radioshack used to carry those bulbs. There were 2 different styles, if u recall correctly. A "U" shaped one & a bar shaped. I wonder who would stock them now? Are you on Facebook, Wyatt? I wanted to plug your channel & "thank" you for the sticker from TST.
@wyattoneable, just a tip, you can even check timing on cars with coil on plug ignition systems in most cases if you put the inductive pickup over all three (or five) wires to the coil 😉 If your timing light is good enough, the inductance from the primary circuit will still trigger the timing light.👍
@@2secondslater never thought of that.... especially those people without a scope. But there must be some sort of external timing mark on the crank to truly know the relationship. Many newer cars no longer even have marks.... lol
@@CubasAutomotive true, and most newer vehicles have ECU controlled timing and "can't" be adjusted.... it is a handy trick for verification of coil triggering etc, have diagnosed skipped timing belts etc using this method. 👍
Another tip.... find TDC and then make your own mark and use the advance/retard function on the timing light to read the timing value 👍
Good video Cuba. Not to many techs know how to use a timing light anymore lol
Tell me about it! Some have given me side ways looks. .. had no idea what it was. Lol. I feel so old those days. 😂😂
Old school! Love that Sun timing light. It's OK to advance the timing a bit beyond the manufacturer's specs for better power and efficiency if using quality gasoline :) Nice job, Cuba!
Yeah, I agree, advance it a little but he had it maxed out, whatever that is on here.
This is his backup vehicle and doesn't use the best of anything on it. But he is religious with oil changes at least lol.
Cool video I watch a pro and learn then go hire a pro to work on my fishing buddy😂🤣 Thanks for the teaching Ms. Cuba
Lol... aww thank you sir! 😊😊🤗🤗
Buen trabajo! Great job!
Thank you! Gracias! Saludos! 😁😊
nice vid there
Thank you so much!
Great job 👍🏻 happy Mother’s Day to you
Thanks Burt! Thanks for stopping by! 😊
Great work. Its been a while since I seen a timing light 👍
It's been a while since I've seen a car with a distributor
Hahaha.. yeah, I probably need the timing light once a month or so. But that's just my demographic, I suppose. Other shops around me see much newer. I'm not complaining, I like it all. Thanks for stopping by "Mech"! 😊🤗
@@CubasAutomotive you're welcome . just drop me an email sometime
Love this channel
Oh wow! Thank you! That means a lot. Still trying to improve it though. 😉😊
@@CubasAutomotive Awesome even as it is. Greetings from Mexico!!
@@zoneb609 ahhh Mexico lindo y querido! Fantástico! Thanks again!
So good✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
I thought I was the only one that still owned a timing light! I actually have 2 - one I had to buy at Checker Auto Parts in Phoenix when I moved out there for school, since I had left my Craftsman one at home in MA ... 20 years ago this week! Still have both of 'em. The Craftsman was handed down from my grandfather to my dad, and then from dad to me. Still need them for our Grand Marquis, and 940. Been a while since I've had to break them out, but they'll be ready when I need 'em. 😎
Nice job, Cuba! 👍👍 🍻
I have 3 lights. Had 2 with me for this job. Lol
That's awesome to have a tool passed down from your dad!
@@CubasAutomotive - Most of the stuff came from my grandfather - my dad had the ability, but didn't have the patience (sounds familiar, LOL!) so he spent his days in a factory - the mechanic skipped a generation. I've got my grandfather's toolbox from when he was a machinist at a local factory in the city - I need to break that one out and get it into the new shop now that I'm thinking about it. Lots of neat tools my grandpa made himself in there. He fixed Model T parts in his home garage right up until he passed. Stuff is in rough shape though, since it's been a mouse motel for the past 3 decades. Still glad I have it. My grandpa would be super proud if he could see my shop. He'd also be shaking his head at all the electronics, and tight spaces we deal with! 😁
@@SmittySmithsonite awww! That's awesome! I love to hear those kinds of stories! I wish I still had access to my ex friends Model T. One of the most interesting vehicles I've ever worked on, for sure. So therapeutic too! At least you have the tools, mouse motel or not! I'm also a HUGE fan of vintage tools. 😍😍
@@CubasAutomotive - Indeed they are! Neighbor has a BEAUTIFUL Model T truck tucked away in a garage on a separate part of his property - hasn't run in decades. I wanted to get it running for him, but that project unfortunately fell through the cracks of time. Hopefully the roof on that building is still intact, otherwise it'll go away fast. Maybe some day I can get on that, or maybe his daughter will. I'd hate to see it get destroyed by the elements.
I'll have to video some of the ones I have. I've got a vintage Snap-On ratchet - to change direction, you shove the 1/2" drive mechanism through, and flip it around! Pretty neat. 😎
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Sweet! Looking forward to viewing them!
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Hey Cuba. Nicely done. I was going to ask if this had a spout connector/vacuum advance, or some way to set base timing but I see that's already been covered in the comments earlier. You could have advanced the timing a couple of degrees and run higher octane fuel but on a customers car, you did what's best. My '85 Z28 on the other hand is my toy to beat up so I'll try anything. lol. Great video Cuba.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY CUBA!!!!!
Awww! Thanks so much for the kind words!
This customer wouldn't switch to the higher octane for sure. Although he's religious with his oil changes. This was his father's car and kept for sentimental value, as well as a backup for the family. Minimum is spent as he has 5 vehicles total. I don't blame him. I try to do what's best for the customer.
Thanks for stopping by! 😊😊🤗🤗
Yeah, I remember timing lights, lol. And gapping points, changing plugs every 13k or so. Now I read obd codes and fire the parts cannon, lol.
Oh my! Nooooo. Not the parts cannon!! Lol.😂😂😂 I miss those times. Simple systems, for the most part 😅😅
a year later but this is super helpful! ive taken mine (exact same vehicle) to guys who have no idea what to do. Wish you were around for me to take mine to you. But ill try this myself. thanks a bunch!
This is the type of comment I love reading. Puts a huge smile on my face... 😁
I hope to hear a follow-up and that you were successful! Thanks for your awesome comment 😀
@@CubasAutomotive of course! I'm going to try this on this coming Thursday or Saturday when I have time. I'll definitely be updating you here. People like you definitely deserve the love and respect! Talk to ya soon! 👌🚗🛠️
@@CubasAutomotive back to report! Had to go buy a timing light, but all went well! could barely see the mark but eventually found it and now all is good! You are amazing, and once again thanks for your great video :) didn't forget about you ;)
@@chrislee7222 that's freaking awesome 👌.... i was actually going to ask earlier today, to see how things went. Luckily timing lights aren't too expensive anymore and YOU were able to do it! Thanks for the update! 😁👏🏻
@@CubasAutomotive yeah it wasn't too expensive at all! Also I recommended a few of my car buddies over to your channel as well. Hopefully they can learn a thing or two from you too! much love and peace!
Superwoman Cuba thank you again nice work awesome take care thanks again🐼👀🌿🇺🇸🇲🇽
Heyyyy! Gracias Enrique! I truly appreciate the kind words! Cuídate!
Great vid, Cuba! I want to see a vid on setting ignition points using the dwell method now hahaha!
I hope to have one soon enough.😉 At least 2 pieces of equipment that need to be worked on soon with points. ...
@@CubasAutomotive cool! Haven't done points in some time but use a timing light almost every second day, that's a bonus with working on classic cars 🤘 My apprentice didn't even know what a timing light was before I started working at the current place I work at.
@@2secondslater lucky you! Classic cars!😍 I'd love to do that, at least here & there... what's the oldest you've worked on? Absolutely awesome that you are able to keep it going, as far as continuing the use of old technology and passing that knowledge on! 😊👍
@@CubasAutomotive usually the oldest cars are 30's model hotrods but also get to work on lot's of 60's to 70's model vehicles ie XY Falcon GTHO's, Mini Coopers, Camaros and Chargers etc and my own car is a 1970 VG Hardtop . Most of the work I do on the daily is on late model stuff though, a good mix 👍
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Your an awesome lady mechanic Cuba good job
Thank you! That's extremely kind of you to say!! 😊😊
excelente!!! ya me suscribí! saludos y bendiciones!!!
Wow! Bien venidos y gracias un montón! Es un honor! 😊😊🤗🤗
siempre a la orden!!! saludos cordiales!!!
nice work cuba! how many people would set it to the middle and ship! I still have my light still gets used with stuff like this another use for driveshaft balancing with the eva
Oh sweet! It's a dying trend for sure.. lol. In many cases I prefer the old school equipment or vehicles. . When quality was there... lol
I didn’t see if you guys unplugged the TPS. Isn’t that necessary in order to get it into the “timing mode”?
Cosa mas bella .
Hola Cuba mi linda.!!
Wow! Gracias por las palabras tan bonitas y por dejar el comentario! 😊😊🤗🤗
4:28 what's!! sounds funny? Lol. let the cubas works good video
My nissan altima have two code
P1320 & P1105
I wnt to know Where is the trouble please
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Back in the day you used to have to disconnect the vacuum advance hose before timing. Any such thing on a '99 Nissan distributor ??
No sir, not on this thing. Some Fords, the SPOUT had to be disconnected. . GM, a similar wire for electronic advancement. Excellent question! For this breed of Nissan, only have it operating temperature... & of course no emission issues or vacuum leak skewing RPM.
Thanks for the reply. I still own a '77 Corvette. I haven't kept up on anything newer in so much as having to do timing goes.
Thanks
@@davesage9190 oh sweet! That's more the vintage I like. The newer ones, not at all. 😊
Hola me podrías ayudar con mi Altima 98?
Nice... 👍
Hey Luis! Thank you! 😊
How did you know that the notch you marked was at 20° before TDC? Thank you in advance
Great question!
That's all due to service info. There are marks on the harmonic balancer as well, but service info is much easier to read. I just compared the info to the harmonic balancer and made sure the info I had matched correctly. I'll see if I can post a link, so you can see better what I mean.
drive.google.com/file/d/18MFMD36dyBuxWwuKihNUyqTRusW8GgRi/view?usp=drivesdk
@@CubasAutomotive thank you so much :)
What could happen if this timing is off
so your in PA?....maybe you know scanner danner?...the dude is smart as they get
Yes, to both questions. He's on the other side of the state but we know each other. Great guy! Yes, very smart, and still eager to learn. I'll be seeing him again at the end of May at Rosedale Tech, God willing. ... all this virus nonsense and such. Truly hoping that it blows over sooner than later.
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Wow! On my channel too! I'm honoured 😅😅 You're too quick Leon! 😉
I think the spark plug gap on that engine is 1.1mm or .043.
Thanks Anthony. I have Service Info, but I was surprised not to have seen that info on that sticker. Most domestic vehicles have it there... I swear.
Timing light huh. Haven't seen one of those in years.
I use them quite often, at least multiple times a yr. Fantastic tools.
Do you travel?
Yes sir. Often. As my work is mobile or on site.
Cuba's Automotive I’ve a 99 Nissan Sentra gxe with a po3o40
Why is he pumping the gas.. it's feel injected. Pumping the gas pedal does nothing.
I don't recall that. Pumping does nothing, correct, but holding the pedal to the floor cuts injector pulse... so it clears any flooded condition. Maybe he was doing that? Remember, he does not know much about vehicles. So there's that. Lol
@@CubasAutomotive he doesn't need to know much , he has YOU. All he needs to do is say" it's broke,,please fix it".
@@redhytech yes. True true. 😅
When is ur chef friend gonna throw that Nissan junk away?
Probably no time soon. Low miles and nothing majorly wrong with it? Powertrain & Drivetrain are solid still....