1991 Nissan Pathfinder wont start

Tiny
JUSTINMARCHAK
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  • 1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 252,000 MILES
Cranks fine and almost starts. Like its not getting fuel or spark? How do u diagnose this?
Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 3:12 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do below:

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 in away from ground have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM, Ignitor camshaft and crankshaft sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

If both fuel pressure and blue spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time/broken or jumped timing belt/chain
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 4:39 PM

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