1984 Nissan 200SX Repair Question
Topics covered: Ticking, Engine, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on March 31, 2009
1984 Nissan 200SX Ticking and Stalling
Engine Mechanical problem
1984 Nissan 200SX 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 124000 miles
My car has started to stall at random moments, either idling or driving. The engine cranks over but won't start. Usually all it takes is 30 sec of rest till it starts again.
What I have noticed though is when it won't start, the key is in the "on" position and a loud ticking is coming from the cylinder head. The ticking continues at half second intravels until it stops, at which point it sounds like some pressure or liquid is released for 2 secs. As soon as the ticking stops, the car starts right up. Please help
1984 Nissan 200SX 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 124000 miles
My car has started to stall at random moments, either idling or driving. The engine cranks over but won't start. Usually all it takes is 30 sec of rest till it starts again.
What I have noticed though is when it won't start, the key is in the "on" position and a loud ticking is coming from the cylinder head. The ticking continues at half second intravels until it stops, at which point it sounds like some pressure or liquid is released for 2 secs. As soon as the ticking stops, the car starts right up. Please help
Asked by tope2121Answer
Replied on March 31, 2009
It sounds like your fuel pressure regulator is sticking. If this happens it will hold the fuel back from the injectors creating a "no start" until the pressure releases and then everything is normal. I'm assuming this only happens once in a while. A fuel pressure test will confirm this. Let me know what you find.