NISSAN XTERRA CRANK NO START - IGNITION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING

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NISSAN XTERRA 2000 3.3LV6 DIAGNOSIS and TROUBLESHOOTING CRANK NO START - Ignition Circuit. Basic principles can be applied to Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder.
COVERED IGNITION CIRCUIT COMPONENTS:
1) check engine start and fuses;
2) check ignition coil power supply circuit;
3) check power transistor ground for open and short;
4) check ignition coil;
5) check power transistor;
6) check resistor.
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@faustogonzalez8397 3 года назад

Absolute great video. I learned a great deal about the Signals in and out of the main distributor 6 pin connector. You did an outstanding job explaining and showing the path of the Power voltage to the Cap and the distributor. Also the resistor that allows the CPU to confirm that primary ignition has been fired. One end of that resistor connector goes back to CPU to Pin #2 for "IGNCK", that's ignition confirmation signal to CPU, if you dont get that signal to CPU there will be a CODE set. Actually, you can do ALL signal confirmation in and out of the Distributor and Cap. Pin #4 on the Distributor connector is the "1 degree signal" from the Cam shaft Sensor to the CPU, you need a scope to view and confirm. Pin #3 at the distributor connector is the Cam Shaft '120 Degree signal' back to the CPU for ignition firing time. Both these signal are digital square wave signals needed at the CPU or your engine will misfire and stall. Also the #1 Pin on the distributor connector is the CPU signal to 'turn on' the power transistor inside the distributor and therefore fire the spark plugs. Once again all these signals can be confirmed at the Distributor area and you don't have to go back of the CPU to check. However, if you have a broken wire out of the distributor to the CPU , then you would have to confirm signals at the CPU connector. Once again thank you for your video , outstanding best video I have seen on this Nissan ignition system !!

@PistonShack 3 года назад

Gracias Fausto! Thanks for sharing valuable information I learned just from your comment quite a bit. Sorry for my late reply. I will pin your comment up make sure other viewers can see it. Take care brotha!

@faustogonzalez8397 3 года назад

Awesome, keep up the great work !!

@bhavadasaacbsp3274 4 года назад

Great instructional video! I really liked how you thought out loud. It allows us to get right into the thinking process, and the step-by-step procedures. Now I I’ve got to go see your other videos! I’m hooked!!!

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Awesome, thank you Bhava!

@paulmarrujo5551 2 года назад

I just wanted to say THANK YOU ! one more time for a very informative video, I used a multimeter just as you showed and it ended up being the distributor that needed replacing. My 02 Xterra is back on the road. I learned alot about troubleshooting and now have the confidence to learn more!

@sbmasson 4 года назад

Its always great to see the thinking behind troubleshooting. Thanks for another great video

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Hi brotha) yeah, my idea to find the cause. Attack the issue from different directions. Trying not just be a parts changer. Thanks for watching))

@PistonShack 4 года назад

More troubleshooting/diasnosis vids are coming soon. Bobcats, wheel skidders, excavators ect. all kinda big machines.

@PulsarTECH 4 года назад

@@PistonShack Right on! Definitely videos like this is educational and HOW TO as well.

@PistonShack 4 года назад

@@PulsarTECH Thanks you) let me know if you have any questions.

@geoepi321975 4 года назад

I think you are not a parts changer like scaner danner says

@sinegra30 4 года назад

3:10 you're doing it wrong, the spark is supposed to jump from distributor cap to the test light not from spark plug wire to the test light, thank you for the tutorial!

@PistonShack 4 года назад

You are very welcome Argeny, Thanks for the comment.

@apolinargonzalez6100 4 года назад

I seen that and I see that already made the coment,

@pantherplatform 3 года назад

Lol!

@DaytonCarCare 3 года назад

or just pull or use a spare spark plug and see it from the other end of the wire

@tinagoodrich9929 4 года назад

Thank you for this excellent video. Easy step by step helped me fix my pathfinder. I wish more people could explain like you do. Thanks again

@PistonShack 3 года назад

My Pleasure Tina! I am glad it helped you out. I tried my best to make it clear and easy to understand) Take care!

@PulsarTECH 4 года назад

Interesting to see troubleshooting not just parts changing. Cheers!

@PistonShack 4 года назад

"Don't be just a parts changer" (SCANNERDANNER). That's so relevant to me)

@justinl2753 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I am very impressed by your diagnosis and attention to detail. My Distributor (Power Transistor) went out yesterday which left me stranded. I thought it was my Battery or Alternator since it was cranking intermittently (wuh wuh stop wuh wuh wuh stop). I didn't even thinking to look at the tachometer. That should have been mentioned in the manual! A few years ago I had to replace not one but TWO distributors (one in a Frontier, the other in an Xterra) after an inexperienced mistake of not disconnecting the distributor and coil harness connectors when the spark plugs were out followed by cranking the engine with the starter (I was trying to loosen the harmonic balanced bolt). Well that fryed the transistor and I believe the computer as well. I learned my lesson after a few hundred dollars 😩. I think the replacement I got was just poor quality. Anyway, I just bought one off Amazon for $75 (better than $250 locally!). I will let you know how it goes!!

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Interesting. Thanks a lot Justin for sharing your experience. I downloaded complete Nissan Xterra Service Repair manual from DIYservicemanuals.com for free. Tha'ts awesome source. Here's Link: diyservicemanuals.com/nissan-xterra-service-repair-manuals/ Manuals are fantastic. It's interesting to know how your repair is going. Cheers Brotha!

@justinl2753 4 года назад

@@PistonShack Thanks for the resource!

@PistonShack 4 года назад

@@justinl2753 You're very welcome!

@ironreign9412 2 года назад

So if you have the spark plugs out, and the distributor connectors connected, you fry the ECU and resistors ??? I'm having a crank no start issue on my 04 frontier. What resistors? The one secured to the wire harness loom?

@paulmarrujo5551 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the video. I wasn't exactly sure how to go about troubleshooting or changing out the distributor if necessary. Very informative, thank you so much!

@PistonShack 2 года назад

Glad it helped Paul! Plz, let me know if you have any questions. Btw, thanks for your kind feedback.

@parm318 3 года назад

Great step by step diagnostic tutorial. I wish my local junkyards would have some Nissan’s to pick from.

@PistonShack 3 года назад

Glad to help! my pleasure) Let me know how is your repair or if you have any questions!

@engineeringcanada 4 года назад

Thanks for another informative troubleshooting video.Make more videos like this!

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Oh, my pleasure! Thanks for watching)

@ak907rc5 3 года назад

Your video saved me a lot of money!!!

@PistonShack 3 года назад

I am glad video helped you out, brother! Cheers!

@johnkreiner7842 Год назад

Excellent video well explained great camera views. Bonus points for working out there in that cold 🥶

@PistonShack Год назад

Hi John! I am glad it helped you!

@johnkreiner7842 Год назад

@@PistonShack oddly enough our issue is intermittent. Runs fine then dies typically starts right back up then dies again a min or two later. After 6 times or so it goes to a no start situation and just turns over. Today I planned to troubleshoot following your video but it stayed running for over an hour. Lol

@mikesmoot1090 3 месяца назад

man this was great, customer suv just like this is doing the same thing after another mechanic did a spark plug and not it wont start, not fuel related, this def help i think it lost spark, but after seeing that the cam could play apart in this i will change the cam sensor/rotor cap, SMH thxs 😱

@PistonShack 3 месяца назад

My pleasure, Mike! Any luck fixing your Xterra?

@timbarnhill2712 Год назад

Excellent video. I have a 2002 just got it, same issue, going to post back after I test it out. Much thanks 👍❤️👍

@PistonShack Год назад

Glad it helped Tim! Thanks for your feedback!

@robbdudeson346 6 месяцев назад

I'm about to buy one with a No Start condition, it turns over, but no Start, so, I subscribed. Great Vid. You got another Sub. I heard sometimes they have a No Start at certain Ambient Temperature problem... when that happens I hear its a ECU problem, so, I guess I'll see.

@PistonShack 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, Rob! Sounds like a deal to buy cheap Xterra!! If ECU is alive while (engine light comes on) cranking but no tachometer signal most likely you need new distributor.

@corbana4743 4 года назад

Good job Bro , I enjoyed every minute of it , clear instructions and good camera work . Buying shortly a 2002 from original owner with 130k it is not starting, I bet the same issue Many thanks

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Hi Coban, First gen Xterra is awesome vehicle. Distributor failure is very common problem on Xterra. I have replaced it twice in last 6 years. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers.

@stuffenjoyer 3 года назад

post back the diagnosis if you can

@that_muthafuckaa9521 2 года назад

Great video! Very detailed

@PistonShack 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@johnsmithson2506 Год назад

Thank you seem like them engines was good for that lol I like my Nissan buy mind just did that today stop running going up a small hill on the hwy I know what to look for than you very much !!!!

@PistonShack Год назад

My pleasure John! Distributors prong to fail over time. Coil and optic cam sensor built in. Most likely cam sensor failed inside the distributor if you don't have tachometer reading while cranking engine over.

@johnsmithson2506 Год назад

@@PistonShack thanks again on the tachometer information I must have missed that in your video il check that first.

@stevea6936 11 месяцев назад

You need to buy needle probes for your multimeter you can use this same procedure the 4-cylinder Frontier pickup with what I have

@PistonShack 11 месяцев назад

Good point, Steve! Indeed, I bought needle probes.

@runyon1980 2 года назад

Thank you learned how to get my truck running

@PistonShack 2 года назад

You're so welcome Mary!

@larryahchong9933 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your video very much got help from. but i have question if that's a problem would be a no check engine light came on???

@PistonShack 7 месяцев назад

Usually, DTCs won't lit Engine Light. ECU on Xterra doesn't monitor that part of the circuit.

@larryahchong9933 6 месяцев назад

@@PistonShack I was removing the ECM and found the water came from. there a liking from the top at windshield can get a ECM wet so I'm looking a new ECM thankyou my bro

@mannyautotech 4 года назад

Hey i dont know how i get to your video, good testing, but you put the test light in the wrong part😄 you should put it in the distributor cap cyl 1 🙂 min 2:40

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip! You can do it ether way. If spark is present she will find short way to the ground. Appreciated your comment and time watching my video.

@henrysullaytucker5168 2 года назад

Great lessons learned.

@PistonShack 2 года назад

Glad to hear it that Henry! Thanks for your feedback.

@jaredames1697 9 месяцев назад

What step should I take next my test on the power transistor is 0

@jamesmichael3998 3 года назад

Great job cheers from Jacksonville Florida

@PistonShack 3 года назад

Rock on! Thanks James! Greetings from Canada, British Columbia.

@conradgieblewicz7233 Год назад

Great 👍 video 📹 👏 👌 👍..!!! Thanks..

@PistonShack Год назад

Welcome 👍

@lusrodriguez8769 2 года назад

great video. learn a lot

@PistonShack 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful Lus!

@angelamccalmant9766 3 года назад

Im a girl and even i know the spark plug wire wont cause an ignition spark. stick you probe in the distributor cap otherwise y ok u wont get spark ever. lol i cant believe so many people mised that. The way your testing it you better off putting it by your cameras battery pack for correct spark identification

@PistonShack 3 года назад

Appreciated your feedback Angela. Thanks.

@ScuzzyUltrawide 4 года назад

Did you test for spark on the wire to the spark plug instead of from the distributor? Wouldn't the spark come from the distributor?

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Actually I did test for spark a day before. Somehow not on a video probably.

@kicknsystm 4 года назад

That's exactly what he did. I laughed soooo hard.

@275Vet-RLTW 4 года назад

That's exactly what I was thinking... that spark plug isnt gunna piwer itself

@Evrenthewrencher 4 года назад

Its gotto be a self exciting wire lol

@pantherplatform 3 года назад

I used the light to check for spark and it lit up but it won't light up a spark plug so it's definitely not getting enough juice. I'm not getting power to the coil from the plug next to the distributor which supplies coil volqtge.

@PistonShack 3 года назад

How is your diagnosis and repair?

@jonathanmiller8977 Год назад

I went through this whole test, and I found out that my power transistor has a ground issue. Do you have any idea where to look for the problem with the ground?

@kevin70reese 2 года назад

i replaced my starter on 2003 xterra but when i hooked battery termanals the engine started turning over.... even replaced the switch ...got any ideas im stumped thank you

@sbmasson 4 года назад

I am a little curious why you did not use a scan tool and check the engine code.....thanks

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Good question Bruce! I read DTC few days before - nothing was related to the no start issue. I probably shroud read one more time on video. Great advise, I will improve my next vids) Thank You.

@justinl2753 4 года назад

I also did not have any codes when my Xterra suddenly died on the highway.

@terrellscaife2411 2 года назад

I have a similar issue with my 1999 mercury villager van but it’s getting a week ignition spark acts like it wants to start but it just won’t go I put in two different brand new distributors

@terrellscaife2411 2 года назад

Yeah I checked my resistor and it’s not putting any owns the little gray plastic part

@PistonShack 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your repair experience. Cheers Terrell.

@terrellscaife2411 2 года назад

Actually I was looking for some help

@paulwilds5989 3 года назад

Great job.VERY detailed. I'M A SUBSCRIBER, ALSO clicked notification bell. Can you tell me how to use OEM WIRE to knock sensor, I have a new one, I want to relocate to top of engine. If needed I will into Oem WIRE. BTW have always worked under these conditions. You are the only person who shows my world!!! Thank you SIr.

@PistonShack 3 года назад

Hey Paul! Thank you so much brotha! You can relocate engine knock sensor on top of the upper plenum manifold close to the firewall. If you need wiring diagram I can get you one. Cheers!

@paulwilds5989 3 года назад

@@PistonShack Thank you for replying so quickly. I would appreciate any assistance that you can give. I will let others around me know about your work. SIMPLY THE BEST SITE EVER!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.

@devinspires8807 9 месяцев назад

Would a bad distributor cause you not to have power to fuel pump relays?

@dorse72 9 месяцев назад

prob not, almost always a bad ECM on these Nissans, my Xterra same thing, crank no start when cold. Flagship1 has pre-programmed ECMs for around $400, great buys. you have spare relays in your fuse box, use one or get a new one, they're cheap, have someone crank to ON, listen for relay to switch, you can hear it, you'll know if relays are working. you can also hear fuel pump engage to diagnose a bad fuel pump, you dont want to change a fuel pump, omg, terrible job.

@lolzy5946 2 года назад

I've noticed fan clutches are loud on these Xterra's, do you know how to fix that?

@PistonShack 2 года назад

Hi Lolzy! I am not exactly sure. Have you ever replaced yours?

@eddiereichel9354 4 года назад

3:00 Would you not want to test for spark at the distributor and not the spark plug wire?

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Thanks for your advice Eddie.

@cbr632003 3 года назад

Nice video...however, You'll never ever get spark testing in that way. theres no way to complete a circuit. Test from the plug boot or out of the Dist.cap directly.

@PistonShack 3 года назад

Hi Harry. Thanks for the tips and feedback.

@cbr632003 3 года назад

@@PistonShack ...Glad you got it running. My buddy is have the issue with his exterra after replacing the Nox sensor and his injectors. Cranks, but won't fire. He also installed a new distributor. What are the chances that the new Dist. is bunk,? Is there a way to test the distributor? Tnx

@PistonShack 3 года назад

@@cbr632003 Well, you can do those test I did in my video to test voltage and resistance etc. Most likely on Xterra if you don't have spark - it related to faulty coil / distributor. Check if timing marks are correct to 1 cylinder TDC prior removing/installing distributor. Bzw, do you have tachometer signal while cranking and SERVICE ENGINE SOON light on?

@cbr632003 3 года назад

@@PistonShackHi PistonShack. Not sure about the tach signal or engine light..its my buddies car & the car is located in another state. Im trying to help him remotely. From what i know its getting spark and fuel. Thanks for the tip on checking the timing marks. He'll check on that this coming week to see if the belt didnt jump and throw the timing off. Also going to inspect the tensioner. Have a hunch that might be the culprit. Thank you for your responses in helping trouble shoot! I'll update once the timing check happens.Cheers.

@zakh6280 2 года назад

@@PistonShack I'm curious as to what a tach signal and service engine soon light has in common while cranking?

@ScuzzyUltrawide 4 года назад

Did you get code P0340, camshaft position sensor? My frontier 3.3l cranks but won't start, but I'd like to know if it's all the same symptoms.

@PistonShack 4 года назад

No I didn't have p0340 code. I had p0335 crank shaft signal missing code, but on Xterra crank signal is not used for ignition and tachometer. I still have p0335.

@robbdudeson346 6 месяцев назад

You kinda "Can" rebuild them, but it's not worth it... It's need a couple Specialty Tools for it and it's hard to source the Rebuildable Replacement parts inside... (Distributor) ... I've rebuilt some Dodge and Chevy Distributors, I used to take Everything apart even Breaking things just to figure out how they work... Often, because where there is a Will there is a Way, I would find a Sollution one way or another.

@PistonShack 6 месяцев назад

Technically, you can rebuild the distributor. I done it before on older vehicles from 90th and 80th but nowadays it's easier to buy new or used one to save the time.

@alannkevin Год назад

not getting any volts from battery (5:05) it has a new battery. I installed it wrong and shorted the main fuse (120amp) but I also noticed a little smoke coming from under upper manifold, car cranks but wont start, tach not moving. I dont have any codes to read. Did I damage the ECM ? I am scared 😔

@PistonShack Год назад

Hey Kavin! Hard to tell right away. Do you have "Check Engine" light when key turned ON? Did you locate what got smoked under the manifold?

@alannkevin Год назад

@@PistonShack So I double checked, rotor spins, I have power in distributor, but scanner says I am not getting volts to ECM. Maybe the ECM relay is bad? I am checking now if its good.

@alannkevin Год назад

If everything is good with the ECM then I am going for the distributor, there is nothing under the manifold from what I can see that is fed directly from battery besides injectors, the only thing that I am thinking is the crankshaft sensor that is under there around the exhaust

@alannkevin Год назад

Once I get power to ECM I can check for codes, at least

@cesarorozco2462 3 года назад

Which signal did you say, was missing, please help I have same issue no spark

@PistonShack 3 года назад

Hey Cesar! In what minute did I say that? I had cam signal missing / no tachometer. The same issue happened to me couple times in a last five years. Those Non serviceable Ignition Distributors are know to go bad. I would say 90% is a faulty distributor.

@cesarorozco2462 3 года назад

@@PistonShack Thank you for the quick response, and yes you are right you did say tachometer. I checked everything like you did and got the same results, but I was never missing the tachometer. I am just going to change the distributor anyways. Your video was very helpful, Thank You.

@PistonShack 3 года назад

@@cesarorozco2462 Yeah, you can get used HITACHI for 30$ with a 10$ 12-month warranty. That's what I did. So far it works like new!

@cesarorozco2462 3 года назад

@@PistonShack I actually got 12.75k ohms on pin 7 and 8. It should be less than 0.8 ohms, in other words a short. For some reason I am getting the same value as pin 7 to 9. Is that possible? Getting the same value on primary and secondary of the coil.

@PistonShack 3 года назад

@@cesarorozco2462 What code(s) DTC do you have? No, so values out of range.

@jojhector5841 3 года назад

Wich notch you left on the crankshaft

@PistonShack 3 года назад

I Set No. 1 piston at TDC on its compression stroke by rotating crankshaft aligning timing indicator with last notch (0 degree TDC) on crank pulley.

@cameronjones64 3 года назад

Im having the same problem with my truck. Its doing the same your truck is so it might be it.

@PistonShack 3 года назад

Hi Cameron! Let me know if it helped you out. Cheers!

@DolittleMccoy 4 года назад

I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra. 3.3l auto.... The check engine light started blinking and it got to where it would miss and stutter when accelerating... I changed the fuel filter,, No Luck.... I bought a handheld code reader and it said (Knock Sensor Bank 1) So i took it to a garage and they said that it was one of my injectors.... So they put all 6 new injectors in the engine, All new spark plugs and new plug wires... It now runs good while you're driving it, But it cranks forever before it will start and once it does start it idles really rough and misses very bad.. But if you accelerate the engine or drive it, The miss and hesitation leaves..... I'm clueless as to what would make it idle like crap but run fine while driving... Any Ideas?

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Hey brotha! I have few questions. 1. Do you have any DTC codes present at this moment? 2. Do you have tachometer signal? 3. Does it start hard when vehicle is hot or cold? 4. Do you have any fuel leaks or smell fuel? 4. Have you checked inline fuel pressure, does it stay after you turned key off? Sound like fuel rail doesn't hold the pressure after you shut off the engine. Check fuel pressure regulator and fuel pressure first: 1. Stop engine and disconnect fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose from intake manifold. 2. Plug intake manifold with a blind cap. 3. Connect variable vacuum hand pump to fuel pressure regulator (you can get one of them online). 4. Start engine and read indication of fuel pressure gauge as vacuum is changed. Fuel pressure should decrease as vacuum increases. If results are unsatisfactory, replace fuel pressure regulator. Fuel pressure should be: At idling: With vacuum hose connected Approximately 34 psi With vacuum hose disconnected Approximately 43 psi Let me know more info. Talk to you later. Cheers.

@leannawashington6823 4 года назад

Mines doing the same exact thing. Throwing catalyst and knock sensor code. Multiple misfire code.

@PistonShack 4 года назад

@@leannawashington6823 I hope this video helped you out with your Xterra repairs. Let me know if you have any questions.

@FabricateFrog 3 года назад

323k miles wow

@PistonShack 3 года назад

She runs strong! Just got new clutch last year) Thanks for watching!

@alibekamal9693 3 года назад

Not from the plug to check the ignition!!

@PistonShack 3 года назад

Thanks for an advice Ali. If spark present, it always finds a short way to the ground. Good spark should bridge at least 1" gap. Cheers!

@allenorozcolopez3689 2 года назад

What happened to this xterra?

@PistonShack 2 года назад

Hey Allen! What you mean?

@allenorozcolopez3689 2 года назад

@@PistonShack I havent seen any more videos with it!

@davidwarner4246 4 года назад

Dies going down road starts back up sometime and sometime it won’t

@PistonShack 4 года назад

Hi David, Does it dies right away or engine slowly shuts off? Does it happen when you just started driving or after long drive? Do you have any DTC (engine light) on your dash? What lattes maintenance / rapier was done? It will help me to find right direction. Thanks

@stuffenjoyer 3 года назад

guessing fuel pump assembly

@alanb8620 2 года назад

Don't make any more videos unless you know what your doing

@PistonShack 2 года назад

I know spark plug doesn't make the spark. It looked really stupid, placed my test light close to the wire not to the distributor cap. I notice it later on. I deleted that part. Thanks for pointing it out.