20 Most Recent 2002 Nissan Xterra - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Take it back to them and have it checked out.

Check crankshaft sensor.

Drain the fuel out and flush the fuel system, then it should run better.

Turn the key on and check for power to the injectors. No power, fuse or wiring. Power, is the security is set or the PCM is bad. Could be a bad wire to the PCM also. Have the codes read.

Here's a link to the 3.3 engine firing order. Specifications Firing Order AutoZone com Here's a link to the 2.4 firing order. Specifications Firing Order AutoZone com

sounds like a bad rod bearing. if auto trans put in drive hold brake firmly with left foot gently push on gas pedal with right foot if knocking increases with engine rpms bad rod bearing time for engine rebuild

What part? All torque specs should be in your shop manual.

check all u-joints an transfer case mounts

With ignition OFF, remove the dist cap , do not remove HT leads from cap or plugs just move to one side ,turn the crankshaft with a spanner on the crank pulley drive nut until the rotor arm is pointing directly towards the front of the vehicle, mark the position of the rotor on the distributor body with a dab of paint and also mark the position of the body on the engine block infront of the distrbutor,remove the distributor , i believe it's just 2 screws that clamp it in place ,transfer the mark from old dist to the new dist and aling the rotor to this mark, then fit the new dist to engine and aligne the marks from the new dist to the mark on the engine block and tighten down , refit the dist cap , to get an exact distributor timing you should now use a timing light to check the timing marks line up , if they are slightly out just very slowly turn the distributer until the marks are aligned , hope this is of help

mark the exact position it is in,take a pic and unbolt it and slide it out,put in a new one and bolt it up

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The problem you are having appears to be a common one with several other Xterras. (Read several of the forums, by searching the problem) The only cure appears to be the full replacement of the gauge cluster, which is expensive. It sounds like the problem is not fuse related because a lot of the gauges don't run through fuses. It is more than likely the circuit board for the whole instrument cluster. You can order one from suppliers and fix it yourself if your are mechanically inclined, but pack a hefty wallet if you have the dealer fix it.

You really need to put it on the computer, could be any number of things

COULD BE SUPERCHARGER BYPASS VALVE HOSE LEAKING OR BLOCKED CAUSING LOW POWER.

Should be .044 ...