Pathfinder P0340

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LegioCorpus
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Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:24 pm
Car: 1999 Pathfinder V6

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Recently I posted an issue regarding my 1999 Pathfinder throwing a P0340 code.however, I do not know what happened to it. Nevertheless, I resolved the problem.

Symptoms - Engine would randomly refuse to start, and die while driving with lack of power. Loosening the the distributor bolt and moving the distributor back and forth would allow the engine to start. The distributor was replaced due to unrelated diagnostics purposes. Installed was a Premium brand from O'reillys. After two replacements the issue continued.

Fix - Original distributor was reinstalled and the new distributor was returned. O'reillys salesman indicated he had same problem on his Maxima with the same distributor. After reinstalling the original distributor, problem was resolved and pathfinder has run fine since.

Recommendation - Do not use Premium brand distributors, go with an American or Japanese manufacturer.

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donald
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Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:44 pm
Car: 2001 Infiniti QX4 (RIP, 2011)
2010 Pathfinder LE
Location: Elk Grove, CA

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Great to hear!
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rgk
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Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:48 am
Car: 02 Pathfinder LE 3.5 auto 4x4
Location: Indiana Dunes National Park

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Loose wiring, perhaps?
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