pathfinder will not start

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srw45
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Not sure what happened, driving along , it started running rough and then it just stoped. It will crank over but no fire. Checked for codes were two . # one was 11 and the second was 21 . This thing has a 3.0 in it with about 150 k on it . bent values repaired , new water pump and timeing belt about 2000 ago. was running great until this happened, Steve


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what is the code? I can probably help you. But you got to tell me what a code 11 and a code 21 signifies. I take it that it is an OBD-I vehicle (pre 96).

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Wow...I need to look in here more.

Well, if you're still hoping for an answer 10 days later:

For the Maxima with the same engine, code 11 is the Camshaft Position Sensor and code 21 is "Ignition signal in the primary circuit is not being entered to the ECU during cranking or tuning." I'm not sure if the codes are universal between the Maxima and Pathy, though. Assuming they are universal, I'd check your distributor.


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