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98 nissan pathfinder: distributor..crank sensor..reads..connector

 
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98 nissan pathfinder, no spark coil tested bad replaced distributor with new, replaced crank sensor, still no spark but the coil now reads 13.87 whe1320n probing sec to either primary connector and i get no primary reading on any range{20m 200k 20k or 2000} but i get a 1.1 reading on 200, . The 13.87 sec reading is on 20k range. no reading on that range on primary. I think the computer is ok because I can hear the injecters clicking while turning over. I also get a po 1320 code when cranking, erase codes ,crank engine 1320 code comes up. I am a mech and I run a 1 man shop am somewhat competent and I'm stumped

 

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Year: 1998
Make: Nissan
Model: pathfinder
Engine: 3.3 v6

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fuel pressure ok. power into the distributor, injectors are clicking when cranked. po 1320 code comes up after erase and recrank

Submitted: 341 days and 2 hours ago.
Category: Nissan
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Expert:  carguy1 replied 341 days and 2 hours ago.

Welcome to JA! I am Carguy1 and I will assist you today.
Hi there!
Nissan distributor or aftermarket?

Customer replied 341 days and 2 hours ago.

after market

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Expert:  carguy1 replied 341 days and 2 hours ago.

I would send it back and get another. I have seen a lot of the aftermarket stuff not work. I have actually wasted 6 hours, diagnosing a "new" distributor on a couple of these and they were NAPA gold distributors.
I suspect it's the issue with this, it will make you pull your hair out thinking you did something wrong.
Also, check to make sure the rotor is turning, it is probably turning because you don't have a cam sensor code,but worth a look.
Honestly, if you have the proper voltage going to the distributor, then it is very likely it's the distributor causing the problem still.

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Customer replied 341 days and 2 hours ago.

I already have another one on the way and I nam hoping that this is the problem. Can I leave this open til tomorrow and reply then?

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Expert:  carguy1 replied 341 days and 2 hours ago.

Sure, no problem at all and if it doesn't fix it,be sure to let me know!

 
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