Hello I was having some issues with my car where.

Tiny
RALDLVLL
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  • 2000 NISSAN XTERRA
  • 175,000 MILES
Hello I was having some issues with my car where it was stalling I replace fuel pump and fuel filter and it worked great now I was driving for a few miles and it started to stall again and just shut off on me it turns over but won't start please help I think it might be the distributor but from reading different things online I found out it could be a few different things please help I don't want to buy something and that not be the problem
Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 5:35 PM

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Tiny
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When it doesn't start, you need to check for spark and fuel to the engine. One will most likely be missing. Once you identify that, then you will know what circuit to focus on.
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 6:21 PM
Tiny
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I checked im not getting any spark to the cables
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 6:59 PM
Tiny
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Check the crank sensor.
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 7:00 PM
Tiny
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How go I check the crank sensor? Oh and thanks for replying back I sure can use the help
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 7:18 PM
Tiny
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You need to check it for resistence.
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 7:29 PM
Tiny
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Ok I will. I will post a update as soon as I get it done. Thank you a lot for your help
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 7:49 PM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find.
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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I checked the crank sensor and still no luck! Could it be the distributor?Or any other suggestions on what else could it
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Friday, January 25th, 2013 AT 11:46 PM

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