ka24de help
ka24de help
the car has been running rough recently and while i driving one day i had a loss of power and the car pretty much died. when i tried to to start it again it wouldn't fire at all. could this be the distributor? any help i can get is appreciated.
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nisssan-drive
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Re: ka24de help (kdaus)
ok so when you were driving the car it just died like that... now it wont start?
What does it do when you try to start it?
What does it do when you try to start it?
Re: ka24de help (kdaus)
check for codes... could be like a million things? check for fuel and spark
Re: ka24de help (kdaus)
You need to determine if there was a loss of fuel or ignition.
The fuel pump may have gone bad or the filter is plugged up. An easy way to test the fuel pump and filter is to disconnect the fuel hose from the top of the fuel filter and insert a long length of spare hose into the top of the fuel filter with the other end draped over the fender going into a catch can placed on the ground. Now turn the ignition key to the run position but DO NOT START THE ENGINE. You should see fuel going into the can at a good rate for several seconds.
Test each spark plug wire for spark by using a spare plug. Connect the plug to the wire and lay on top of the valve cover. Turn the engine over and check for spark.
The fuel pump may have gone bad or the filter is plugged up. An easy way to test the fuel pump and filter is to disconnect the fuel hose from the top of the fuel filter and insert a long length of spare hose into the top of the fuel filter with the other end draped over the fender going into a catch can placed on the ground. Now turn the ignition key to the run position but DO NOT START THE ENGINE. You should see fuel going into the can at a good rate for several seconds.
Test each spark plug wire for spark by using a spare plug. Connect the plug to the wire and lay on top of the valve cover. Turn the engine over and check for spark.