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1997 Nissan Pathfinder Repair Question


Topics covered: Crankshaft, Fuel line, Fuel pump.
Mileage: 185,000 miles.

Asked on February 28, 2013

Nissan Pathfinder Crankshaft Problem

Replced valve cover day before went out started it let let warm.but had problems starting drove qbout a football field and it quit took a while to get started next time drove about 5 miles went dead like not getting gas. Changd fuelvfilter took while to start again but started and drove about 4 more and quit again keeps doi g same blowed out fuel lines and checked twnk tqnk clean fuel pump pumping 40 psi new roter button but only hitting about one fire out of 10 times turning over now

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Replied on February 28, 2013

Check the crankshaft position sensor and its wirring. Ensure it is not contaminated with oil.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on February 28, 2013

See if the diagram helps.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
39,792 answers provided