Ran out of fuel, how to prime fuel?

2012 NISSAN NAVARA
236,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RBZ
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Hey guys!

The vehicle listed above is a d40.
Tried priming fuel after ran out of diesel... not sure if I'm doing it right as it still won't start.

After running out of fuel, I filled up, drove about 50km, then it lost power. Got a jump start drove home, now when I jump start, it starts up... (revs fluctuate), but then dies as soon as I disconnect the leads. Sounds like a battery problem... does that happen when you run out of fuel or is that just a coincidence?

Any advice from your experts about the best way to get started again would be legendary!
May 4, 2023 at 10:29 PM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

A 50km run is certainly enough to fully prime the fuel supply system.
I believe it is a coincidence that the alternator is not charging

How to test:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator]

Also check the battery connections:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked


Cheers, Boris
May 5, 2023 at 2:44 AM
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RBZ
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Hi Boris, you were spot on! It was pure coincidence that the alternator was the culprit and not a fuel priming issue. Love your work bud, really appreciate you sharing your knowledge here, saved me a lot of time and headaches big time. Great website 2carpros! Highly recommend. Legend Boris, all the best.
May 5, 2023 at 7:15 AM
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BORIS K
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Thank you for the great feedback, really appreciated.
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Cheers, Boris
May 5, 2023 at 9:22 AM
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May 5, 2023 at 11:57 AM