Starts for three seconds then shuts off

2008 NISSAN FRONTIER
30,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FLEX41
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engine cranks. start for three seconds then shuts off.
Jan 27, 2018 at 4:46 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Most probably a fault with one of the sensors. You need a diagnostic scan to check for trouble codes which could tell you which sensor is causing the problem.
Jan 27, 2018 at 6:11 AM
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I would first look around for any type of security indicator. The symptom could be an immobilizer not recognizing the key for some reason. If you eliminate that possibility, then you should do a fuel pressure test as it sounds like it is starving for fuel.
Jan 27, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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