Checking and setting ignition timing, guide or pictures anyone?

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Hi everybody
yesterday I was chating with Baguete about my high fuel consumption on my 1.0, even if I have new oil, new filters, serviced TBody. I do about 9L for 100KM, even for city driving, it's a bit too much.

So he explained me I may have to check my ignition timing, that it was not that difficult

As a mechanical newbie, I've checked around the internet to read about it, so I will need a timing light gun, but apart of this fwn

Does someone here can write a little guide, or even take pictures of what I've to check, to set etc ? It would be much appreciated
Thank you
Seb
 

Shaun

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Hi everybody
yesterday I was chating with Baguete about my high fuel consumption on my 1.0, even if I have new oil, new filters, serviced TBody. I do about 9L for 100KM, even for city driving, it's a bit too much.

So he explained me I may have to check my ignition timing, that it was not that difficult

As a mechanical newbie, I've checked around the internet to read about it, so I will need a timing light gun, but apart of this fwn

Does someone here can write a little guide, or even take pictures of what I've to check, to set etc ? It would be much appreciated
Thank you
Seb

X2 need to look at mine when i do a service soon! Thanks for bringing this up Seb! :D
 
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Very nice link euro ! I've been searching for this kind of guide on the primeras forums, but it was in the member only section (like our guide section on MSC). Now I have to read it a dozen times to understand it :p
Scott : I still didnt had time to go to the post office and wait in the queue, but i'm off friday, I will give it a go and let you know thank you ;)
 
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Watch this video from 1:50 the explanations of the guys are quite clear!
 

Guy

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I've never actually had to set timing but this video explains it perfectly :) :

 

SirChris

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Yeah I watched this a few times when you suggested it. It really seems to hurt my brain

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You can also use a laptop+consult cable, to make the process easier!
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Pick up a cheap Nissan Consult cable from ebay or forum market.
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A Serial-USB cable is helpful :)

Then, download the free Conzult software, turn it on, set it into timing/idle mode! Presto!
No more need rev engine/restart -> disconnect TPS etc..

This is for pre coilpack K11's! Newer ones use the OBD2 interface
 
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