several times when i drive my car it starts jerking and acting like its running out of gas, it back fires also know it won't start. we took it to mechanic who said teh computer was bad he could not put it on D machine to find problem, we sent computer to nissan who says nothings wrong with computer, any other ideas we could look to.
Barbara Crise
There is a sensor in the distributor that tends to cause this problem. The sensor is the called the camshaft position sensor and it is responsible for the ignition timing. If you have a timing light you can verify that the sensor is faulty by checking the timing while the engine is acting up. If the sensor is faulty, the timing will be erratic or just plain wrong. In many cases cleaning the sensor will correct the problem.
To clean the camshaft position sensor: Remove the distributor cap and rotor. This will give access to a metal plate that covers the sensor. Remove the screws the secure the plate and remove the plate. Inside there should be an optical sensor that you can clean using a spray type "Sensor Safe Air-Intake Cleaner". Eye protection is recommended when doing this.
Unfortunately, cleaning the sensor does not always fix the problem. In that case, the fix is to replace the distributor. Since the distributor is quite expensive and the problem could be something else, it is recommended that you use a timing light to check the ignition timing for any problems to confirm that the problem is the camshaft position sensor.
Posted on Jul 02, 2008
hello, i have a 2000 nissan quest the passenger window does not opperate when pushing the button up or down, the drivers window is working fine. i dont have any lables to tell me which fuse might (if any) are bad. do both windows work from the same fuse or is there one for each side?
thanks for the help
all windows run off one fuse. you may have problem with the switch. it self.
Posted on Aug 09, 2008
black smoke, terrible gas mileage, got fault code P0171, system too lean (bank 1) when I took it to advance auto for diagnostic check. They suggested Oxygen sensor (upstream), Where is that located? and is this the first place to start?? thanks
sounds like it , the sensor should be on the exhaust somewhere,whith wires on it
Posted on Jan 06, 2009
how to change a fuel pump in 2000 nissan quest
The pump is located in the fuel tank. I would suggest you get a Haynes repair manual for that year nissan Quest and read on how to gain access and replace.
Posted on Jan 25, 2010
where is the thermostat on a 2000 Nissan Quest? Is it easy to change?
in front of the engine, between the two cam. just follow the upper hose
Posted on May 27, 2010
I need a firing order diagram for a 2000 Nissan Quest
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/villagerquest/
123456.
#1 is in the back on the passenger side,
5-3-1 back
Posted on Feb 14, 2011
no pressure in gas tank when the cap is opened.
I am not sure I understan tghe question. You should not have a lot of pressure in the tank. There are hoses that capture any vapors that are in the tank and eleviate pressure build up.
Most often I have found the engine light on because of gas tank vent, such as loose
or bad gas cap or the vent valve stuck open. The computer does a cycle ever so often
and maintains the vent pressure build up in the gas tank and vapor canister, and if the purge valve sticks open the computer gives a check engine light and code as the pressure is not in the vapor storage tank when called for.
If your worried about no pressure at all then I would change the gas cap and see if this helps
Posted on Feb 03, 2011
99 nissan pathfinder no spark no injector pulse
sounds like a immobilisor fault try the spare key first in case the chip has fallen out the key or its been wiped by a mobile phone or a body scanner
Posted on Apr 13, 2012
Help me please
P0325 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit (Bank 1 or Single Sensor) -Circuit Malfunction
P0326 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0327 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0328 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0329 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Input Intermittent (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0330 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit (Bank 2) -Circuit Malfunction
P0331 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)
P0332 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input (Bank 2)
P0333 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High Input (Bank 2)
P0334 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Input Intermittent (Bank 2)
P0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor -Circuit Malfunction
P0336 Crankshaft Position Sensor -Range/Performance
P0337 Crankshaft Position Sensor -Low Input
P0338 Crankshaft Position Sensor -High Input
P0339 Crankshaft Position Sensor -Intermittent
P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit (Bank 1 or Single Sensor) -Circuit Malfunction
sorry would a play with this to know for sure ,check the wiring plugs onto the sensors to make sure their not full of oil or corroded
Posted on Aug 07, 2014
A mechanic fixed the same problem about three years ago. It took him less than 10 minutes to fix it. He said that the process consists of about 5 or six simple steps. Now I don't remember what exactly he did.
you must do a search for the owners manual it will have the sequence in it for programming the remote control to reset the alarm you must disconnect the battery cables then reconnect the ground first then connect the + when the alarm sounds press a button on the remote control to shut it off if this works it should now disable the starter disable circuit and let the car start make sure the remote has a fresh battery in it LATER MAN!
Posted on Aug 22, 2014
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