Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40) (2005)
Air/Fuel Mixture: Adjustments
Idle Mixture Ratio Adjustment
PREPARATION
1. Make sure that the following parts are in good order.
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Battery
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Ignition system
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Engine oil and coolant levels
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Fuses
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ECM harness connector
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Vacuum hoses
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Air intake system
(Oil filler cap, oil level gauge, etc.)
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Fuel pressure
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Engine compression
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Throttle valve
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Evaporative emission system
2. On air conditioner equipped models, checks should be carried out while the air conditioner is OFF.
3. On automatic transmission equipped models, when checking idle rpm, ignition timing and mixture ratio, checks should be carried out while shift
lever is in P or N position.
4. When measuring CO percentage, insert probe more than 40 cm (15.7 in) into tail pipe.
5. Turn OFF headlamp, heater blower, rear window defogger.
6. Keep front wheels pointed straight ahead.