Crank no start

Tiny
CHIKO WARD
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  • 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER
  • V6
  • MANUAL
  • 240,000 MILES
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.
Saturday, March 20th, 2021 AT 4:58 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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
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Sunday, March 21st, 2021 AT 7:53 PM

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