CA18DET wont start without "help"

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BaabaRS13
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It only starts when I make restriction on afm. It is like it is geting to much air or too little fuel.
ECU code 55
Car has LPG and it works great when it switch on LPG.
Fuel filter changed and same issue.


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You sure there isn't anything blocking your intercooler piping like a rag or paper towel or something?

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99% sure but in that case it will run with not enough air. Dont know just guessing...

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Air filter is required for the MAFS to function properly. With out it, the air entering the MAFS is too turbulent and the MAFS doesn't read the air flow correctly.

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I know that and it has an oem airbox with panel filter and everything :( 3min after turned it off I wanted to start it and just wouldnt start :(
Maybe my fuel pump is at the end of life and just not have enough presure or .... I dont know anymore. GOD DAMMIT :)
I will put again everything back on because I tightened every bolt. Hope it will make a change.

Whatever I unplug car die or change behavior. Code 55, etc
gremlins....

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It was bad fuel pump. I suposed it can't build enough pressure anymore and that was.
Now walbro pump from SAAB Aero turbo is on. Maybe just to clean injectors now and it is all good.

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I'm glad you were able to figure it out, and thank you for sharing your solution.

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hello guys ,,can any body tell if I can replace my transmission front another Nissan,,,i have a 88 pulsar se standart 5 speed or I have to rebuilt this one,,,i thing I have a bad bearing,,thanks

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bamba63 wrote:hello guys ,,can any body tell if I can replace my transmission front another Nissan,,,i have a 88 pulsar se standart 5 speed or I have to rebuilt this one,,,i thing I have a bad bearing,,thanks
You can replace the gearbox from either a maxima or stanza, but that requires extensive work. Where are you located?

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Please start another thread. Your transmission questions are totally off topic.


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