Intermittent stall, No power: Nissan Pathfinder P0340 

My Nissan Pathfinder have the same P0340 and stalling, cranks long, etc. Did replaced camshaft sensor to no avail. Did some research and found Nissan have a recall for stalling issue. It calls for ECM relay replacement. I ordered the relay (less than $10) and it fixed my problem. Do replace the relay before buying the expensive camshaft sensor.

Takes a little longer but I remove the fender liner and it is right there. Some of us ,with bigger hands, need a little extra room. I have seen this tubing issue a number of times so I stay away from that area as much as possible , and I work at a dealer. Nice call and testing done in this video.

Nice work Ivan, the C1130 fault code is a common DTC on Nissans when there is an engine issue. I have had Qashqas in that just log this code and it turns out to be blocked exhaust back pressure sensor pipes. Keep up the good work

Awesome self-help video! Clear, very understandable verbiage and explanation of fix. Absolutely will be checking/utilizing this gentleman for future fixes. Thank you 2x!

Dude as a former diesel mechanic having a 345 on my nissan and the same weird symptoms and issue popping with VDC/Slip and some times ABS I was so lost why those would be tripping on a cam sensor fault. And not having access to a good diaq was rough trying to pin point what was going on cause I had JUST redid the whole front brake system a month prior and started to second guess myself like ohhhh crap did I mess up the ABS on those wheels and cause a problem now cause I didn't know the codes were just C1109 and C1130. I didn't want to do the sensor til I know for sure I don't like to just throw parts at broken vehicles til they run right. Thanks to you posting this and it randomly popping in my suggested I now know the ABS/VDC/Slip lights are all just low voltage faults from the stutter of the cam sensor faulting out and is nothing. You just saved me an expensive diaq fee thank you so much for the awesome in depth video.

You're awesome. I just pulled into AZ, had the codes pulled, and both sensors were throwing codes. Yours was the first video that came up. All the same symptoms. I'll watch out for hoses. 🤨👍 Cheers!

That's some great systematic troubleshooting Ivan. It's cool RU-vid could be of help to you. I know I have learned a lot from guys like you.

Really good video Ivan. Loved the logic.....Where's the smoke!! Bring back the tractor! Keep it up man. You're good!!

difficult hook up, so much better on the front wheel drive cars. Great video, so a ton of these P0340 on Nissan.

I know it's an old video but thank you, you just saved me a big headache.

A real mechanic here folks!!!! You dealership "service technicians" take note.

You speak so fluently English and Russian. No doubt you learned them as a child. Lucky you, I would be interested in learning Russian have got some Russian relatives. Your a great diagnostician also.

Awesome! I just came from an emergency call on an infinity f35 with p0345 and it's buried under the throttle body on the drivers side on that one and I couldn't get the connector out lol. It was way easier for me to go to the ecm.cleared the code and I scoped it and had the same pattern when engine was cold...was running great then the cel came back on for the p0345 and the signal was lost! This video confirms my diagnosis! Thanks! When I won't be doing the sensor install I always second guess myself and check out the RU-vids afterwards lol.

Another nice video bro. Thanks for the heads up on that coolant hose contraption Nissan chose to install under the hood!

Great Video Ivan, I've just replaced a heater matrix on one of these and came across the nasty plastic pipe syndrome - the heater matrix are a common failiure as they get blocked up due to the very fine water ways in them, plus if you have the diesel engine fitted it takes the EGR cooler out at the same time due to lack of water flow in the circuit making it look like the head gasket has failed.....so watch out Niassan owners!!!! Always enjoy your posts Ivan thanks again.

I have a nissan xterra 2005 and the same thing is happening to me that this Pathfinder has. Nearly all the lights are on the dash and the engine light sometimes comes on or stays off. Stalled on me 4 times last night while driving, was hard to control the steering wheel when it shut off. Its got to be the Crank Sensor or the Camshaft sensors. I'm so happy I finally found a video on this! I spend nearly 1800$ trying to get it fixed at a nissan dealership yet they didn't even fix the sensor, as a college student on a budget...its hard. I don't even want to take it on the highway for fear of it going out infront of a semi-truck. But now I can get it fix, THANK YOU!

From Russia with love! Sigo aprendiendo contigo camarada.

Just had this issue pop up today, the TCS was dwfinitely a red herring, Glad you went through it so I didn't have to!

I have a 06 and it's doing the same thing and I got the same codes but the lights coming on made me uneasy great video helped me confirm before just installing a cam sensor... thanks 😊

Awesome Repair! Dude - Really Neat Diaog . That was a mind bender for sure.

Daughter/student driver had this problem on our 2005 Path (same color you have on video)...I was on the passenger side, she said the truck won't stop which freaked us both. The truck eventually stopped after i shifted to Park. I tried starting a few times...eventually it started but a bit sluggish. Check engine, SLIP and VDC/OFF lights on... This seems to be similar. Thanks for the video and the tip...

incredible detail on this issue.. thank you!

Well done Ivan. Too much glare from the sun, film at night. Brilliant

Great video Ivan, keep up the great work !!

This is an absolutely excellent video. Great Diagnostics. A precise match to what I've been experiencing with my 2005 Xterra. Thank you for what you do

This was a very GOOD video. It helped me more than you think. From South Africa

Hey Ivan, Great video!!!!, I would try to sell a coolant flush, that coolant looked pretty nasty. also it would offset the broken pipe repair.

Good video, i love Nissan dispight the negative talk of there CVT Transmissions. The only thing i dislike, is when working on them, 80% of what your doing is working blind.

I have a 2009 Vibe with AWD. If anything causes an engine trouble light, it automatically cuts off the VDC, AWD and traction control, giving you the "Christmas tree" of lights on the cluster. I found out that since it is only a 4 cylinder, it does this by design anytime the engine goes into limp mode because all of these systems require power/torque from the engine which is now running at reduced power. It can scare the hell out of you to see all those faults. Can happen for something as simple as a bad O2 sensor.

Nice quick diagnosis & fix.

We're you able to determine why there was an engine DTC in the ABS section?

excellent vid on sensor signal diagnostics woahhh two camshaft sensors what a parallax

Nice work Ivan and real bummer about cheap plastic getting broken. it's on all the cars now as you know. Have a good one!

I bought all three sensors on ebay for $20 I replaced crank months ago and just recently the drivers camshaft on my V6 Frontier. Also that heater pipe manifold mine crack and replace the metal pipe piece for $75 from nissan dealer, but still had to do some hose adapting on the part that goes through the firewall to heater core.

This was so helpful! Thank you!!!!

you thank this helped me tremendously i had the same issue at an intersection after going through taking a left turn right after the vehicle stalls was a scary moment good thing there was no cars behind me, another time i was driving 55 and it felt like stuttering, also vehicle starts right up lol

My 350z had the same P0340/intermittent stall issue last year and is a common failure on Nissan engines. The slip and TCS lights go on when the stall occurs. The other 350z owners on the Nissan forums recommended replacing both camshaft position sensors and the crankshaft position sensor since they claimed that those parts would probably fail too. They also recommended that I use the Hitachi sensors rather than the cheap aftermarket sensors. BTW, Autozone sells an aftermarket camshaft sensor (for Nissan) with a lifetime warranty for ~$100 but some people on youtube claim that sensor fails prematurely. I bought the three sensors on Rockauto for ~$100 plus shipping but I only replaced the failing camshaft sensor at first. The other camshaft sensor failed about six months later so I also replaced the crankshaft sensor while replacing the second camshaft sensor. The hardest part about replacing the camshaft sensor on a 350z is removing the funky Nissan connector from the sensor. It's hard to remove the connector with one hand but it can be done without removing the throttle body and other air cleaner parts. The crankshaft sensor is very easy to access from the bottom of a 350z and can be replaced in less than 30 minutes.

Just had this happen to my 07 Maxima 3.5. did the same thing your truck doing start it up after setting four about a month. Hard start. Car cut off never done that b4. Start back up cut off when slip vdc light came on. I already replaced bank 1 can shaft sensor. So I replaced all three sensor. Even the one on transmission. I also noticed I tried to pass another vehicle car started to stutter no power I figured it needs new spark plugs and coil. After replaced all sensor took battery cable off let set for 10 mins no lights on . About hr. Driveing light came back on . Will do a complete tune up see will it help. Nice video. Dude.

cool video. bummer about the plastic coolant pipes. it seems everything now is made cheap.

Good job. I have the same problem on my 2005. Is there any other way than having great diagnostic equipment to tell if it is driver or passenger side can sensor?

I sure enjoy your videos.

Did you clear the codes after the repair? I have an 06 frontier with the same issue, after replacing the sensor the light was still on reading the old code so i cleared it and took it for a ride and it hasn't come back on since.

Thank you so much. It is a scary problem to have.

had exact same problem ...thank for video

Thanks for the ride and sharing.

there as a tsb on this to replace both cam and crank sensors for this problem . did you check tsb

hey man good video i like it ok so my friend's 2006 same vehicle has the same problem has the slip and check engine light on.. do we have to replace that cam sensor to fix it or have scan it? also makes a rough noise on the passenger side... could it be that? or some tranmission problem.. thanx in advance

what type of scanning tools do u use in this video and where could i buy one

I also have the same exact issue on my Nissan 2012 Pathfinder with the Slip light coming on and the engine just dies. And then cranks several times before starting. Thanks so much.

Before watching the whole video, I suspect it's either crank sensor or cam sensor that is working intermittently.

Hello I have a nissan of the same year with the same problem and even walking it goes off, you get to the same sensor

I replaced the exact sensor (P0430) on my 2010 Frontier about 6 months ago after experiencing loss of power. Ran great for a while. However today the truck stalled and experiencing similar issues, it only has 76k on it but I’m starting to suspect the problem lies either in a bad ecm relay, or IPDM. Once I find a fix I’ll be sure to update.

I own a 2nd gen Xterra and 2nd gen Frontier and the ignition coils are prone to failure.

Thanks for the video, just finished watching it. Did the replacement of the camshaft sensors fix the problem for good, as in, it no longer occurred anymore after you replaced them?

Hi, what scan tool do you recommend for a Toyota prado diesel 3.0 l 2015? Thanks

Excellent video thanks for sharing!!!

I’m having the same problem with my Xterra, but I’m not pulling any codes the only thing I’m getting from my OBDII is low battery.

Hello wich model of scanner do you use in this video ? thz in advance

Thanks a lot for this video! it’s been three years now and I forgot that I had this issue with the driver side sensor. it was a total pain in the butt. I appreciate the heads up on the water coolant issue. I’m assuming the second time around it could be the passenger side. I’ll check the codes when I get home. Thanks again.

Great job ivan what are the numbers on the rear door for on the truck? Wow over $100.00 for one sensor well what can you do.

too funny I just did this same repair and broke that same piece on the firewall...lol Nice video...

great job ivan

I'm having the exact same issues with my 2006 Pathfinder. This is the 2nd time I'm having this problem as I already replaced both sensors 2 years ago. At 175,000 Miles, this Truck runs perfectly smooth until the intermittent stall & loss of power happens. Within seconds or minutes it restarts and I'm good for another 24 hours +/-. BTW: When it loses power, the brakes and steering are gone, this is very dangerous and it has happened to me.

I have a 2004 Nissan Frontier 4x4 3.3L V6. It all of the sudden would just not start. It threw the P0340 Code so naturally I had the County mechanic replace the distributor because that is where the Cam position sensor is; well, it still didn't fire after that. I saw another video that said this code could also be caused by the Crank position sensor, so i ordered one of those and it hasn't arrived yet. I also ordered a knock sensor because I also got that code a while back when I was having misfires and needed to replace spark plug 6. It is winter here in Northern MN and my truck is a long ways away from civilization parked in the snow. I really need some help with this one.

Recently purchased a preowned 2008 V8 LE. My brother in law has a 2011 Armada. The driving dynamics are totally different. The Pathy V8 is faster, shorter turning radius, and gets better gas mpg, because it weighs about 650lbs less. It was wholesaled out to me, because of a few maintenance issues. Couldn't be happier. It's a blast to drive and other drivers back off once they see the V8 emblem and hear the exhaust note, lol. One thing I find strange is that the Tow-Haul button synchronizing the transmission during towing was not available on the V8? Such an option was on both the Armada and Titan. Can anyone answer this?

Last time I had that problem ford Ltd the E clip off the vacuum advance rod came off! When it advanced it touched the points shorting out fuseable link! Wouldn't start then! By the time I got there link cooled off car started and told her she was nuts! Third time out I drove it sure enough, died won't. Start! Figure link out right away. Took a visual of distributor 3 days later to find clip was missing! Replaced ran fine!

I had to change my neighbor Frontier that has the same engine. I took of the passenger front tire and wheel well fender and it right behind the catalytic converter. I think that way was easier to do.

I have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. Having same problem. Taking my car in tomorrow to Autozone. If they crankshaft was bad it would say it right? Because I’m also getting the camshaft replaced Wednesday.

Please my can nissan pthfinder 2008 climate control 22 what do you mean

Thank you! I have the same problem. I'm just going to replace sensors period. lol!

Great job description. I have a 2006 Pathfinder when driving my gages start to intermittingly turn on and off I can hear the circuit relay clicking while the engine is idling abnormally, was wondering what you think it might be? Please advise.

Check the positive battery connection. Mine did the same thing until I put a new terminal on. I am still driving to see if anything happens

I have replaced both bank 1 and 2 sensors, cleared the codes and it was fine for a few days. Then out of the blue stalled at a red light. Throwing P0340 again. Very stumped and only have a basic code reader. Help?

Thanks bro great video

Super save with that coolant leak Ivan :) shit happens

Hey Ivan, silly question but, what's the numbers on the drivers side back passenger door all about?

Ah, classic Nissan VQ engine. Had all 3 cam/crank sensors go out at the same time on an '06 Quest with the VQ35. Common problem!

I replace the Cam Position sensors both B1 and B2 by going over the top of the engine. Had to use a step latter. This way you do not get near the heater hoses on bank 1. It will only take about 10 min and you can use both hands-on Bank 1 passenger side. Drive side Bank 2 is about the same.

ah man those heater hoses haha!!! had a co worker do the same thing he was freaking out when he saw the price to replace them. =D*****

Would it be the same with 05 Nisssn titan if it has the same issue?

Hi, great video. I had to ask you for help my 2006 pathfinder. like a month ago going down the hill, the car sounded terrible so I did stop immediately and check all the basics and find out that all the cooland was mixed with the engine oil, the truck was taken to the mechanic to get fixed... Then when I pick up the truck I have error P0340 with, ABS light, VDC and slip, but also 4H and 4L are not engaging. I will review the camshaft sensor on bank 1 based on your video. Do you have any idea why 4x4 system is not working? thank you.

Hey man thank you for posting this helpfulness. I was not able to watch video right now as my data is about to run outI am having issues with my 3.3L 1998 Nissan Pathfinder chilkoot. It has a lot of trouble reaching proper idle rpm when I first start it. And also now around corners sometimes it will just stall. Heat makes it way worse. Just changed the fuel filter. Small oil leak from "manofold gasket?". Really not mechanical but am trying. I could really use some help. Sucks not being able to go far this summer especially when my dogs have to go swimming. If you could email me sometime thats be awesome. If not cool too I will try to check back on this. Thanks!

I saw a Video that someone claimed he went through the Drivers Side. To access Bank 1. I have one in the shop now. Same problem.

That was an amazing video, I have a Nissan Pathfinder 2005 that is doing the exact same thing. It's so embarrassing when it dies in 5:00 traffic. So the Bank 1 and 2 possibilities that make that do that. Did the lights stop coming on after you replaced the sensor? Thanks for the video, it was very helpful.....

I have a code p0345 and the same symptoms I replace the sensor and still the same Any advice

I just replaced both of my sensors on my xterra. The service engine light is still on. Do I have to clear the codes?

The symptoms sounded eerily similar to my Chrysler when it first started acting up. Great video! Man you dodged a bullet with those cheap plastic pipes! Also, at around 8:16, why are the fuel trims 101 and 102? I thought the trims measure in percentage and they peg out at 25ish. You didn't seem bothered by it. Am I missing something???

With both systems- what happens to the exhaust pressure, when there is a turbo present? Is it diverted away from spooling up the turbo? (which would negate the "brake effect") Thank you.

Hey I really like ur videos. I have questions for you in this topic. I have 06 Nissan frontier and check engine light came back with code to change passengers pos sensor so when ahead and changed all 3 sensors. Changed 2 cam pos sensors and the crank pos sensor. Engine light went off but now when starting the truck have long crank time before truck starts up. Any idea what problems might be. Thanks again

Mines runs great but sometimes it jerks when changing transmission gears mainly first and Third any Suggestions?

+motoYam82 the C1130 in the ABS/Trac cotrol module is probably set because of the cam, since it probably uses fuel cut to lower engine power when loosing traction so the wheels stop spinning and since it's loosing cam signal at the pcm the ABS module cant perform that task correctly and sets the C1130

So I was able to replace the sensor and I'm still having the issue. I replaced the lower one. Not the upper one ? Did I replace the wrong sensor? This one required taking off the wheel and inside fender trim.

great video ivan thanks

thanks thanks for the video brother excellent blessings

Hey Ivan, with that cam sensor being an integrated circuit, wouldn't an open in the ground wire also produce a flatline zero? I'm just curious. Wouldn't it be like "unplugging" the circuit board? Nice video as usual.

Can you recommend any cheaper scopes like a pico

Hey what kind of scanner good l have plan to buy please can tell me thanks

I have p1136 got headache out of it no solution 🤬🤬🤬 changed vvt selenoid driver side same thing, changed both cam sensor and crank sensor, still same issue p1136, now hecked for pi. 10 for continuouty with selenoid and any short with any wire Nothing at all 🤬🤬🤬 omg, now checked for voltage on selenoid once rev engine on passenger side voltage changed, but on driver side no change in voltage at all this test positive on red wire and negative on white wire but no luck no signal, after clearing code p1136 check engine come back and i know itll come cause there should be signal from ecu but iam not getting 🤬🤬🤬 in this case it should be selenoid but changed with no luck selenoid from my friend car any idea will be appreciated

Sounds like fuel pump issues or clogged up pump filter

Did the vdc light go off when you changed it??