99 Pathy turns but won't start

[pathfinderrs]

Originally Posted by flabigboy

I have the same problem on a 98 with a 3.3 liter engine. I came home went to start the car 20mins later it kick spluttered back fired then died. It kept turning over but wouldn't start. I changed the crank position sensor which is easy if your wife has small hands $35 and the car fired right up but then died while driving 20minutes later. I have ordered a new distributor it is easy to replace but cost $275.00 will let you now if this works

Thanks. My problem was that my injectors didn't have a pulse. Turned out to be the relay.

How many clicks does your truck have? When it stops do you have spark? May also want to check the coolant temperature sensor.

[flabigboy]

Originally Posted by pathfinderrs

Thanks. My problem was that my injectors didn't have a pulse. Turned out to be the relay.

How many clicks does your truck have? When it stops do you have spark? May also want to check the coolant temperature sensor.

Hi my pathfinder has 142,000 on it. It turned out to be the cam position sensor in the distributor. The nissan dealer who I went to for advice tried to convince me it was the timing belt that had jumped one cog I'm glad I didn't listen to him although I have changed the belt and did the water pump at the same time. How many miles does yours have how much was the relay. Thanks for the advice I'll keep it in mind if I have another problem sounds like very similar symptoms. Good luck with your car.

[pathfinderrs]

I believe its the crank position sensor thats located in the distributor, not the cam shaft position sensor. Mine has 246,000 on it. The relay is about $25.

When I changed my timing belt, I also did the water pump and cam shaft seals. I plan to do all the fluids - front/rear diff, transfer case, and tranny in a week or two.