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Engine stalls while driving what's wrong?

Tiny
KCAMPBELL12074
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  • 2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER
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2006 Nissan Pathfinder stalled today in traffic. I tried to restart but it
either start sputtering and then shut off or just continue to crank. I towed it to a mechanic

They are trying to run Diagnostics on the vehicle.

Note that this vehicle was with them 2 weeks ago and they speculated and replaced 2 relays. THis was clearly not the issue. They also said that nothing was showing up in the diagnostic machine.

I believe that they are lost
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 AT 10:13 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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This is typical when the crankshaft angle sensor fails it will not leave a code. This guide should help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

When you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 AT 11:26 AM
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ADA ALDERMAN
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2005 Nissan Pathfinder keeps dying
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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When it dies out -does it start back-up-let me know
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
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ADA ALDERMAN
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It did, but now it tries to turn over. What I did this morning was backed into a driveway that had a little downslope. The car was running while I unloaded it then it died. I started again successfully then it died a minute later. I tried starting again and pressed on gas pedal but no acceleration. I coasted it onto the street to get it level, it started but when I pressed on gas pedal it would die.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
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Test the throttle position sensor.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
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JACK ILION
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Fuel sensor guage was replaced ( no gas gauge function) 1 week later car shut off at highway speed. Now this is happening 3 to 4 times a day.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
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BIG_JAY
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I need to know if you are loosing spark or fuel. These truck are very notorious for electrical ignition problems. When it dies do you have any way to see if u have fuel pressure or if your loosing spark?
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
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JACK ILION
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All dash lights are on car must be returned to park to restart
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
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BIG_JAY
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Im going to need more info. I will need to know if it looses fuel or spark when it happenes. You will need to get a fuel pressure guage and drive the car with it on your windsheild so u can read it.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
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DREEMSPINA
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Won't start unless you use engine start, will start but won't run after ether runs out. When it used to start it was hard sometimes and when it ran it ran really lumpy for about half a minute then ran normally. But won't go at all now. Will fire and run for 10 seconds then no go.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the engine maybe having issues. To be sure can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response. Please get the engine cranking over I can tell if the engine is any good from that.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back. We are interested to see what it is.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
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CHARLIE ATWELL
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I put a new distributor, crankshaft sensor, fuel filter. Checked the fuel pressure it was 42psi. It will start and run good then it will start missing and shut off. It won't start back. The crankshaft sensor code comes up. Wait fifteen to twenty minutes and it will start and run good. Where is the crankshaft sensor located?
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

What is the exact code?

What kind of sensor did you use?

Was this the reason you did all this work?

Roy
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
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CHARLIE ATWELL
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The. Codes are 0325 and 0335 the name brand was Holstein. The reason I did all the work was it quit running and no spar. I was going to replace ignition module, notice distributor had metal in the bottom and half the barrels were gone. So I changed the distributor. There are times it will start and run good and then shut off then it shows the code 0335 and after about fifteen minutes it starts back. The code 0325 is always on. Will the knock sensor make the crankshaft sensor mes up?
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
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CHARLIE ATWELL
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, forget the 325. Nissan had an issue with the code trees. The 325 would always set with any other code when there was nothing wrong with the knock sensor. Once the 335 is resolved, the 325 should not return.

Possible causes

P0335
Descriptor
Probable Causes
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Circuit Open

description. You need to verify wiring to the harness. It could be a voltage supply to the sensor or it could be the gap. I would use an OEM sensor as a start.

Component Description
The crankshaft position sensor (OBD) is located on the trans-axle housing facing the gear teeth (cogs) of the flywheel or drive plate.

It detects the fluctuation of the engine revolution.

The sensor consists of a permanent magnet, core and coil. When the engine is running, the high and low parts of the teeth cause the gap with the sensor to change.

The changing gap causes the magnetic field near the sensor to change.

Due to the changing magnetic field, the voltage from the sensor changes.

The ECM receives the voltage signal and detects the fluctuation of the engine revolution.

This sensor is not used to control the engine system. It is used only for the on board diagnosis.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
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BIG2443
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The car starts but then stalls and shuts down. I have a 2000 nissan pathfinder
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked for vacuum leaks?
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs if okay-check the fast idle control device FICD and the Idle air control valve auxillary air control valve-IACV-AAC
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