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4X4 with 6cy...wont restart..ive replaced fuel filter.

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I is a 4X4 with 6cy. It has started stalling and won't restart, then if you wait 15-30 minutes it will start and run for a short time and stall again. I've replaced fuel filter. Could it be fuel plump, fuel pump sending unit, or what?

Submitted: 12 months ago.
Category: Nissan
Expert:  tims auto repair replied 12 months ago.


tims auto repair :

hi

tims auto repair :

are you there?

tims auto repair :

hi

Customer :

yes

Well hi back to you

tims auto repair :

tell me..

tims auto repair :

does it only do this when the engine is warm?

Customer :

Yes

tims auto repair :

does the engine light stay on when the engine is running?

tims auto repair :

if so,can you give me the computer codes?

Customer :

No. Everything seems just fine when it is running. I don't have a code reader.

tims auto repair :

ok

tims auto repair :

from the way you explain the problem

tims auto repair :

it sounds as if you may have a bad crank sensor

tims auto repair :

these will do this sometimes when they go bad

tims auto repair :

and,most times,not give a code for it

tims auto repair :

give me just a second..i will give you the location of the crank sensor

tims auto repair :
000 Nissan-Datsun Truck Xterra V6-3.3L (VG33E)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Locations, Components

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Underhood Component Location View


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Component Location View
tims auto repair :

Please RATE my answer by clicking the RATINGS button, so I can get credit for my work,,the [I EXPECTED MORE and HELPED A LITTLE rating does not give me credit].i don't receive commission if you give a less than 3 star/smiley rating ..I'm not always going to be giving you good news,so please don't let this stand in the way of you accepting my answer.it does not cost you more money.we will still be able to communicate.please understand,i can not see,hear or touch the vehicle and only know what you tell me. Bonuses and positive feedback are appreciated!if you are not satisfied with my answer,please do not leave bad feed back,i will gladly opt out and let another expert handle the question.if i have sent any diagrams,please print them.they will only stay on here for an hour or so...sometimes you may need to right click the image,then save picture as]to save it to your computer so you can open it with your picture program...PLEASE ASK IF YOU NEED MORE HELP

Customer :

is there any way to test it?

tims auto repair :

when these do this and the problem is intermediate......testing it may not help any

tims auto repair :

but..i will give you some tests

Customer :

Thanks. I will find and replace it and get back with you.

tims auto repair :
000 Nissan-Datsun Truck Xterra SV6-3.3L (VG33E)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Testing and Inspection, Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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1. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (OBD) harness connector.
2. Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
3. Remove the sensor.
4. Visually check the sensor for chipping.

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5. Check resistance as shown in the figure.

Resistance: Approximately 166.5 - 203.5 (ohms) [at 20 °C (68 °F)]

If NG, replace crankshaft position sensor (OBD).

tims auto repair :

the thing is,,,it will be cool enough to work again as you get to it to test,,and may still show good

tims auto repair :

so,a test may not help

tims auto repair :

Please RATE my answer by clicking the RATINGS button, so I can get credit for my work,,the [I EXPECTED MORE and HELPED A LITTLE rating does not give me credit].i don't receive commission if you give a less than 3 star/smiley rating ..I'm not always going to be giving you good news,so please don't let this stand in the way of you accepting my answer.it does not cost you more money.we will still be able to communicate.please understand,i can not see,hear or touch the vehicle and only know what you tell me. Bonuses and positive feedback are appreciated!if you are not satisfied with my answer,please do not leave bad feed back,i will gladly opt out and let another expert handle the question.if i have sent any diagrams,please print them.they will only stay on here for an hour or so...sometimes you may need to right click the image,then save picture as]to save it to your computer so you can open it with your picture program...PLEASE ASK IF YOU NEED MORE HELP

Customer :

So far I've replaced the Crank Position sensor. Abosolute nightmare to change. No help, so I changed the Fuel Pump and Fuel Pump Relay, No help. Now it doesn't start very often. I appears that there is no power to the fuel pump. With the key turned on, if you hear the pump, it starts. If you don't hear the pump, it does not start.

Customer :
tims auto repair :

hi

tims auto repair :

ok,,sense you say that the pump,,will come on sometimes and at times not

tims auto repair :

now i am thinking your problem may be a bad main relay

tims auto repair :

it is in the passenger compartment[ecm relay]

tims auto repair :

2000 Nissan-Datsun Truck Xterra SE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E)
Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) Locations, Components

tims auto repair :

Please RATE my answer by clicking the RATINGS button, so I can get credit for my work,,the [I EXPECTED MORE and HELPED A LITTLE rating does not give me credit].i don't receive commission if you give a less than 3 star/smiley rating ..I'm not always going to be giving you good news,so please don't let this stand in the way of you accepting my answer.it does not cost you more money.we will still be able to communicate.please understand,i can not see,hear or touch the vehicle and only know what you tell me. Bonuses and positive feedback are appreciated!if you are not satisfied with my answer,please do not leave bad feed back,i will gladly opt out and let another expert handle the question.if i have sent any diagrams,please print them.they will only stay on here for an hour or so...sometimes you may need to right click the image,then save picture as]to save it to your computer so you can open it with your picture program...PLEASE ASK IF YOU NEED MORE HELP

Customer :

hello

Looking for it now, Don't think I will be able to get part tonight. Will rate got the job done even though I don't know for sure, I

Customer :

I'm hoping to change this to Great Service tomorrow. At 103 degrees, it would be much better to drive than work on.

Customer :
tims auto repair :

yes

tims auto repair :

no doubt

tims auto repair :

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Customer: replied 11 months ago.

After changing the parts that you suggested (over $300.00 in parts), before changing the ECM (about $700.00), I took it to a mechanic. It ended up being the sending unit. Even though there was a recall several years ago, Nissan would not honor the recall. The pins were corroded on the connector.

Expert:  tims auto repair replied 11 months ago.

thanks for letting me know this
..glad you got it fixed

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