My car will crank but not start. Put an external fuel pump still same problem. Will start for a second when spraying started fluid in air filter.
Mar 20, 2021 at 9:58 AM
Crank no start
1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER
CHIKO WARD
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Hi,
If it starts with starting fluid, fuel isn't getting into the engine. What I need you to do is first, scan the computer to see if there are diagnostic trouble codes stored. Here is a video showing how it's done:
https://youtu.be/b2IJGfImVvw
I realize most people don't own a scan tool. However, most parts stores will lend or rent one to you.
Next, we need to check for an injector pulse. Here is a link that explains how to test for injector issues:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector
One last thing. I don't know if the fuel pump is turning on. If it isn't, check the fuel pump relay. It under the hood on the passenger side inner fender. See pic 1 below. You can switch it with a different relay having the same part number or test it. Here is a link for testing a relay:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit
Take care and let me know what you find.
Joe
See pic below
If it starts with starting fluid, fuel isn't getting into the engine. What I need you to do is first, scan the computer to see if there are diagnostic trouble codes stored. Here is a video showing how it's done:
https://youtu.be/b2IJGfImVvw
I realize most people don't own a scan tool. However, most parts stores will lend or rent one to you.
Next, we need to check for an injector pulse. Here is a link that explains how to test for injector issues:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector
One last thing. I don't know if the fuel pump is turning on. If it isn't, check the fuel pump relay. It under the hood on the passenger side inner fender. See pic 1 below. You can switch it with a different relay having the same part number or test it. Here is a link for testing a relay:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit
Take care and let me know what you find.
Joe
See pic below
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Mar 21, 2021 at 12:53 PM
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