Need Help 2002 xterra crank no start condition

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well_crap_idk17
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Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:40 am
Car: 2002 Nissan Xterra

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My 2002 Nissan xterra stalled while driving and would not start back up. I initially thought this was due to a bad fuel pump as i could not hear the pump coming on. I changed the fuel pump, filter, and sending unit, but still wont start. Checked spark plugs and found them dirty so installed new ones, but still no start. Used engine starter fluid and it started and ran for about 10 seconds before it stalled and died. I believe the problem may be in the distributer since the car started with starter fluid makes me think the coil is bad and is giving weak spark to plugs. Is there anyway i can test this theory without replacing distributor or is there anything else i should check. Any help is much appreciated


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Car: 1987 Nissan Navara 2WD 2.4L Z24
Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door styleside
5 speed manual
Location: Brisbane QLD Australia

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to me it sounds more like fuel starvation then spark but carnt be certain with out being there and looking at it

just the fact that it will start and run with starter fluid makes me think that

well_crap_idk17
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Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:40 am
Car: 2002 Nissan Xterra

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Thank you i checked the fuel system again and found i was not getting fuel to the injectors, disconnected fuel filter and found was not getting fuel there either. So seems the problem is still in the tank. I thought i had eliminated the pump and sending unit when i replaced them new but looks like i will have to pull sending unit and pump and test in a bucket.


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