2002 Xterra, 6 cyl., 4WD-Engine died while driving, would only start up with a sputter and die again. Found 15 amp fuse blown/reblown (marked BLOWER). This fuse was one of two marked as blower, but on the fuse panel, it was located on the fifth column from the left and the second one from the bottom. Would this be the cause of what seems like a lack of fuel or air for combustion???

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Disconnect the batter. Under the hood, you should find a fuse/relay box. There you will find a Fuel Pump Relay. The back side of the box lid will have a diagram (should have) that will indicate which one is the Fuel Pump Relay. Replace the relay and try again. If the problem persists. you may need a new fuel pump. Some vehicles are equiped with a "secondary' fuel pump, usually located near the back of the engine, mounted to the frame. This one will be easier and probably cheaper to replace, vs the one in the gas tank. In my experience, even with a plugged fuel injector, an engine will still start and run, just not as smoothly. Also, check all your spark plug connections, battery connections, and starter connections. Do this with the battery disconnected. This is just a way of making sure all connections are good, in the even that is the problem. You can do this before purchasing any parts. For your battery, you can put some terminal grease on them to prevent corrosion, rust, and acid build up; a common cause for faulty connections, resulting in such issues.
I hope that this information was useful, and aids in the successful recovery of a healthy running vechile for you.

Wayne Pennington

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• Posted on Sep 25, 2009

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Most likely your blower motor is going out. It is putting to much load on your fuse.

SOURCE: We drove the car about 60 miles. Fueled up before

Try replacing the fuel filter and putting a bottle of HEET in the tank.

Ronny Bennett Sr.

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• Posted on Dec 30, 2009

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The mass air flow sensor is real sensitive to chemicals,this may be the problem,it will not start if the mass air flow is not working.

SOURCE: air bag light is flashing. Car then sputters

It is a short in one of the ignition wire, car start, and while drive wire get hot and in
short circuit, drain the battery and posible burn the diodes in the alternator.
Identify wire and replace