Been a Nissan tech for many years. It’s not necessary to replace these v.c. gaskets. Take a long Phillips screwdriver and your going to find that the hold down screws for the covers are loose. Snug them back down and your leaks will stop completely. Trust me, it works. It’s not necessary to remove the top plenum to replace the spark plugs. #6 is a pain but it’s doable on a cold engine.
probably will work as you say for a short time only, eventually the VC gaskets will need replacement. In addition, the VC gasket bolts usually need replacing, they strip out very easy, along with the rubber washers for these bolts should be replaced.
Christiana Weah Not pulling, do mean not accelerating ? There could be many malfunctions that can cause this problem. What's the mileage, what's the maintenance history, compression, ignition wires, fuel delivery problems - fuel pump, fuel filter clogged, Cat clogged, mis timed must be 10 + - degrees at idle warm engine, ignition coil/cam sensor. As you can see there's a huge # of issues that can cause acceleration issues, when was the last time your fuel injectors were cleaned or checked for fuel flow ? Please provide more info/history on your vehicle.
I own a 2000 xterra 3.3 you CAN change all the plugs without removing that intake . Plug #6 is the worst but if you look at the firewall there's a notch out to go straight down on it . 9 inch wobble extension and your spark plug socket no problem.
It can be done...but if you have to remove the plenum for any other reason and you are anywhere close to needing spark plugs..."might as well while I'm in there..."
Just replaced my starter a few months ago, it was covered in oil and figured the pan was leaking. The new starter is covered with oil but thanks to your video, I now know where the issue is coming from. Thank you very much... I'm now a subscriber to your channel.
Had to change the motor in my 03 frontier 3.3L last year, What a PITA. Just changed the Vent valve due to a large EVAP leak. Got pending codes for crank and camshaft p0340 p0335 but runs good so we’ll see what happens. Pretty cool how the engine bay is identical with the xterras and the frontiers.
I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra with 110k. Since I live in California and parking in the garage, it looks like the day I purchased it. Haven't had any issues with it other than a sagging headliner...love this thing
Another common problem is the Distributor, the Cam sensor is housed inside the Distributor and it's an Optical Square Wave output generator, it generates 2 signals to the CPU, the CPU in turn analyzes these input signals and generates/controls the square wave output signal back to the Distributor to fire the ignition coil. After years of use, the Optical sensor needs maintenance, sometime the Optical disk inside the distributor needs to be cleaned due metal shavings from the Distributor bearings that clog the "windows" on this disk. This situation will cause an Ignition no start or drive ability problems. Also, the Thermistor that controls power to the AC compressor goes bad and causes AC compressor to cycle on/off incorrectly, the Thermistor is located in the evaporator coil box and needs to be replaced.
I've got 260,000 miles on my 2001 xterra and have had none of the common problems you talk about. And you don't have to remove the upper intake to replace the spark plugs. Awesome truck and great for trail riding.
I've replaced, the valve cover gaskets, timing belt, distributor, both exhaust manifolds, the radiator, and all 4 oxygen senors. Still tripping a engine light, but running great except an occasional misfire that you can feel but isn't really affecting performance.
Mainly for those watching this video then commenting they personally won't get an Xterra bc of what the common issues are. All makes and models have issues, even Toyota. And even common issues with certain makes and models, one can be so lucky to not have those common issues occur. Just like the people who drive them, nothing is perfect. I currently own a 93 240sx and 04 Xterra, previous years, owned 80 280zx and an 83 280zx, along with some Chevy models and a Ford (Chevy and Ford owned not by choice, were given as hand me down seconds from family, I'm a diehard Nissan fan, self taught mechanic, after a motorcycle accident put me on disability at a young age, had to get into something with my time). I have no complaints about any vehicle I owned, past and present. Even when there were things needing to be replaced, common problems or not, if anyone is familiar with the 240sx, timing chain replacements are the common issue, I've owned 2, an 89 hatchback 93 couple (current) not once have I had to replace the timing chain, until 2016 on my 93, after owning it for 13 years (purchased in 2003). My biggest problem with either was letting friends "borrow", that being my common mistake. As I type this, my 93 sits upon jackstands in my garage awaiting an engine rebuild (I've never had a need to do internal engine work therefore, I won't attempt doing a rebuild without a qualified or knowledgeable person helping me, I've yet to have anyone step forward, not even the mechanic friend who put my car in its current condition. At 275,000 miles I shouldn't have allowed anyone to drive it, much less drive it for 3 months. Which brings me to sometimes a vehicles problem can be from lack of maintaining it, for those who think turning the key and pressing the accelerator and occasionally adding gas to the tank is what vehicle ownership is about. Absolutely nothing wrong with that as long as you at least have it regularly serviced by a trusted individual. BTW, Toyota is a very reputable manufacturer, I'm not knocking them or any other vehicles manufacture in any way. Overall, it's an individuals decision what they want to drive. I appreciate this video bc I own an Xterra but as I mentioned, all vehicles have to be repaired, parts replaced and yes, engines rebuilt at one point or another. Keeping up with the maintenance intervals is very important, especially engine maintenance, keeping the oil change regularly is a must, especially in older model vehicles as the newer vehicles today have been designed for driving more miles before an oil change, using full synthetic oil (I recommend never began using synthetic oil in an older models that weren't designed for it or the manufacture doesn't suggest using it, doing so will create problems that can possibly lead to premature engine wear (I've personally done experiments in this and other areas of mechanical testing, before UA-cam existence or else I would have documented) Thanks for your video, much appreciated! As are viewer comments. For the individuals comment on a blinking CEL, what a coincidence, I'm having the same issue on my 04 Xterra. Pulled codes using my OBDll scanner. Codes are for knock sensor and cylinder 2 misfire. I'm doing complete tune up, only thing left is getting the new plug wires on (actually took it to dealership where another mechanic friend works, it needed suspension work so asked if he could go ahead change plugs and replace knock sensor while it's there, wires hadn't arrived in the mail yet but that is when I learned that #6 is hidden between firewall) Anyway, I've been driving it, I'll feel a misfire or like a rough idle but I'll be at cruising speed, around 55-60mph when this happens, instantly triggering a flashing CEL, that flashes around 10 to 12 times then goes off, engine runs smooth, then the cycle starts again. If I don't forget, I will post what eventually clears the CEL right here in comments. I'm now subscribed to this channel. If you read all of this comment, you're awesome! Hit the 👍even if you want to 👎 😊👍 it's the polite thing to do, otherwise keep your fingers to yourself 😂
thank you for sharing this i have already gone through 2 starters. I have had to replace the power steering lines and when changing the brakes i saw what you were talking about when it comes to the hubs and rotors. I have also had to change all the spark plugs and i am planning to order a new clutch fan assembly because it will not disengage and just sounds like a bus fan while driving even in cold conditions. all in all ill never buy another Nissan as long as i live lol.
I have a 2000 Xterra.. the valve cover gaskets weep a bit, but they are newer.. the stupid things are held on with Phillip heads screws that back out/loosen. The Brakes and suspension on this truck are hard to work on as everything is heavy/beefy and rusted on good. My control arms are shot bad! getting rid of it soon as it served my son well.
I have a 2003 Nissan Frontier , it’s hard to get out of park , I have to compress button on shifter several times to get it to release , any idea what’s wrong ? Thanks for videos
Can confirm..I bought those universal-joint bendy socket adapters just to do it. Saw it in a video somewhere..it's just that one in the back that's hard to get.
It sucks climbing into the engine bay doesn't it we have two xterras 02,03 if you use platinum spark plugs you can get 100,00 miles there is this new plugs that don't have to be changed for 150,000 to 200,000 miles but I forgot the name of them but I'm going to use them next time because I just found out about them today.
I've had three frontiers and I have two extra I have never had to take the intake off to change all six spark plugs yeah number 6 is the pain a wobble a universal handful of extensions you got it
Where did your evap leak end up being. I have been chasing one and dont have a smoke machine. Wish I had a Dad to do my driveway mechanics. Very lucky kid.
Yep Just bought a 2001 Xterra as my sons first vehicle. Has the large leak Evap code. Figure it’s the purge valve, vent valve, hose, canister or gas cap. Also had a B2S2 O2 sensor code. The red one. Driver rear. Otherwise in great shape w/ 159k. Doing the mega service on everything. So far so good. Thanks for the vid.
Hello Mike I have a CAT code, wondered where you got the exhaust? All the CATs I've seen are way overpriced. Many of the same issues on mine 04 frontier 250K. Putting new radiator in now, nice brackets! I've been happy with mine, except the CAT prices.
I got a 2002 Nissan Xterra turbo charged and the mechanic says I might as well replace the motor because there’s a rod knocking how do I know this is true?
Question? My ABS light comes on and off and loss of power to the braking system with a crunching noise at 20mph plus. Also a clicking behind the dash when this happens. Have you seen or heard of this issue with the 03
I had that problem and in my case the front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. Once that happened the ABS light never came on again. In your case it may be related to your braking system, but check your bearings just to be sure, which is easy to do by lifting it and checking for play in the wheels (google to see how).
lol these are common problems for the xterra people besides the spark plugs . But it doesnt make these bad vehicles they are reliable and excellent overall all vehicles have issues some more than others just make sure its something you can handle and enjoy
How did that affect how the x ran? I'm trying to workout my rough running issues. Starting with new plugs, oil, coolant, new valve cover gasket, new reman distributor, and a hitch.
@@diemman70 I appreciate the quick response. I'll go get some cleaner on my next store run and check the manifold. It shouldn't happen here as much as this x has stayed all it's life in south Texas. There's barely any rust on it at all which is crazy to me. My 03 Silverado has surface rust on many places, but I have taken it to the beach here.
when you remove the upper intake, it is bolted on the underside of it. its pretty easy. has a plastic gasket in there so if you are set on replacing it, you might need the gasket as well. i took mine out and cleaned it with carb cleaner and used liquid gasket. im not sure there was something wrong with it, but i had the intake off already so i did it. if you need to locate it, it looks like a square with a cylinder attached
I have had 4 xterras and all 4 had bad reluctors or coil in distributor. On my 5th xterra sitting in my driveway I bought yesterday for $500. Its a 5 speed and a pretty burgundy like red.
@@erict1144 sure did. Last distributor I bought was from Amazon and delivered in 3 days. Replaced distributor, hooked up battery, primed fuel pump, and voila....she's a runner again. Sat for 3 months and fired right up like it was running night prior.
Question 00 Nissan frontier 3.3 reverses works good first ,second works good when she goes into the third rpm goes up to 4' have to slow down a little and change to third no codes no service engine light . It will be my tps , transmission filter or I will need a new transmission New OEM distributor Wireless spark plugs know sensor thanks
You have to remember that these 1st Gen Xterra are all getting really old now. ANY vehicle that old is going to have some problems. I am the original owner of my 2002 Xterra. I have 221K miles on it. Current problem is the ABS light comes on randomly, yet it doesn't seem to affect the ABS working. With the ABS light on, I tested the ABS on an icy road and it worked so I'm not sure what the problem is. I have cleaned the ABS sensors but that made no difference. I've had the knock sensor code almost forever and have completely ignored it. If you don't have the supercharger, the knock sensor code doesn't cause any problems. Radiator (original) cracked and started leaking about a year ago. I found a cheap knockoff on Amazon for $70. It has worked with no problems. BTW, I have the exact same motorcycle helmet that you do.
had same problem and it was the wheel bearings needed replacement. check them by checking for play in the wheels while lifted. you can find how to do that online.
@@brother_dana Thanks for the reply. I have changed the wheel bearings and that did not fix the problem. The ABS light problem started right after I had problem with a stuck brake caliper and I went through a brake pad in a matter of weeks. The entire area was coated with brake dust and I thought I cleaned it but it's tough to get all this old dust out of there. I'm thinking it's still related to that.
Im going to be changing the driver valve cover gasket soon where do you get the vacuum hoses after market , or oem are they common sizes im an hvac tech so mechanically inclined but i work on my own vehicles any info would be appreciated
Your local AutoZone or advance Auto parts will have all the vacuum hoses you need. I replace all the vacuum hoses when I pull the upper intake off. I suggest replacing both valve cover gaskets and changing spark plugs at the same time. It's a little bit of work taking that upper intake off you will also need the gaskets for the intake as well. Good luck
@@mikem5177 Thanks I did the passenger side last year because it was easy. Been putting off driver's side because it looks like Pain but I need to do it lol. I got an evap leak somewhere as well I need to find.
I have an 04 with the 3.3 in it. Things driving me nuts lately. Idles high about 2000 rpm for a bit then drops wicked low and has a strange humming noise from the engine. Thought it was the torque converter so I had the transmission rebuilt but it’s still there. When I first take the truck for a ride it drives just fine. Can drive all day no problem. If I stop and shut it off and go to drive again it can barely get out of its own way . Slams gears , sometimes won’t down shift when I come to a stop. No transmission codes coming up or any codes at all for that matter. Just replaced the tcm thinking that was crappin out but it made no difference.
@@bikerboysrus1 since I posted this I had transmission codes pop up. Pressure solenoid and some other thing. The transmission guy is taking it back next week to look at it. I have a feeling it’s because he replaced all the solenoids on the valve body but not the actual valve body itself. Now it’s gonna have a programming issue. I talked to a different transmission shop about it and they said it’s because the valve body itself needed to be replaced with solenoids already programmed to it.
If the correct tcm matches the re4 then no programming is required, you can do it as a precaution but the only valve bodies of that era that need programming are vw bmw Mercedes etc, not Nissan. Now adays everything needs to be coded so a dealer can charge you. If coding is needed for anything then you can always buy iCarly or a generic bt OBD2 dongle and use a laptop to program it. I do friends stuff all the time I use a 12$ but OBD2 dongle and the free software online. Good luck bro
I have a ‘04 3.3L xterra NA. with 172,000 on the dash, bought from a brother , he had to replace the timing chain and new plug wires, recently it’s been misfiring badly and this video explained that it could be cylinder 2 or 6. But I just bought brand new spark plugs for it, wanting to change them out but this is my daily and it seems like it will take several hours to do if not done correctly, so I wanted to ask, if anyone has any information please feel free to give me an answer, what would be a good tune for the xterra? I just want it too have a little more Umph considering the car weighs around 5000lbs and the little v6 is tugging along. What’s a good power adder? Do I change the throttle body, or just a simple tune will make the car feel more responsive? And mentionioning the knock sensor , I guess Nissan figured it would go out, which is why they stuck 2-3 extra brackets around the engine bays of the frontier/xterra/pathfinder models from 99-04. Also I’d like to add one more thing, does anyone have any info on how to get the 5 speed manual? is it hard too convert a automatic to manual beside a new ECU and wire harness?
Joe Boivin lol. I usually start with the one in the back by hand with a weird assortment of extensions since it is pretty much a “by feel” situation and once you got that one just knock out the rest with the impact.
Radiator was fully clogged with dirt and dust both side and between tran cooler. I blew out really good with air and I flushed the system. Good till this day
My son's 03 had an overheating problem when idling. The fan clutch was going and just sat at one speed, even when the engine was heating up. Once you started moving the engine would cool down. Haven't had a problem since replacing the fan clutch.
plug #6 was a whore but it can be done without removing the intake. You can unblot the brackets that hold the ac line, and brake lines and gently pull them forward to get them out of the way. I used a 10 wobble extension and magnetic socket.
All these comments are about a year old but if anyone has any info for me it'd be much appreciated. I've had my 02 xterra for years and she recently had to have a motor swap, we got everything done then had problems with the tps. We replaced it and I'm still throwing codes for it and it's wanting to idle high shifting into 3rd. Absolutely no transmission codes. Has anyone experienced this?
Hi. I have a problem with a 2000 Xterra 3.3. i start it up and it runs nice and quiet, but then the revs start to fall a bit and the engine stalks. and then again it runs nice and quiet and so on. like a cicle. i hope you can help me. thanks.
I replaced the distributor about two years ago . And it's been running fine but about two months ago it started to cut out when the engine was up to temp. It idles good but when you give it gas it cut's out . Starts right back up and idles fine . If you let it cool down it's okay until it comes up to temp. again . Changed the distributor and still doe's the same thing . And ideas ? Thanks .
@@nathantoler7843 Couldn't tell ya I got rid of the truck . One garage said it was the fuel pump and it was a 1000.00 bucks to change it . Two other garages said it wasn't that it was something else . One garage it was 800.00 and the other it was about the same . No one could tell me for sure what it was . So before I spent a couple of grand on it for nothing I got rid of it . No more Nissan's for me but if anybody ever figures this problem out I'd be curious to hear what it was .
That's weird, I still have my 2003 Frontier bought it brand spanking new and none of the issues that you've had with yours have come across my truck. I don't think they're common problems, you just had bad luck. The front rotors are easy to remove however I can see there's rust build-up on your Xterra in some areas on engine which can make it difficult to remove. When I changed the spark plugs I did not have to remove the manifold I was able to reach...the advantage of small hands lol.
I have one as well and it's a complete piece of shit. I've replaced so many parts I can't remember half of them and this was a rust free vehicle when I bought it and it was well maintained with dealership records. Lets see...New radiator, core support, alternator, power steering pump, timing belt, water pump, cam seals, crank seal, thermostat, it eats up brakes, power window motors, EVAP system, inner/outer tie rods, sway bars/end links, A/C compressor, and that's just to name a few. There's no reason why you should have to remove the lockout hubs to do a front brake job. That two-piece rotor design is idiotic. Biggest piece of junk I've ever owned.
On my 2002 Xterra I decided to tighten the bolts instead of paying 2800 at the auto shop for valve gasket replacement and that stoped the leak luckily. Why so expensive. You ask,because there is a coolant tube behind the manifold,that if you don't know about it,you will break it. The spark plugs are real B to replace, but as long as you don't have sausage hands it's doable without removing the manifold. The only thing I ended up giving it to auto shop to do is the for the control arms/bushings/ball joints. Lucky me,I manage to find the parts cheap on Amazon and a shop that works with your parts,if that wasn't the case... Yep...Almost 3000. 🤨
Comparing to my 2004 Xterra: Oil leak to smoked starter...check. Removing intake plenum and doing spark plugs at the same time because the #6 plug is a monster....check. Relocated knock sensor...check. Welded up radiator support...check. Rotors and hub removal (to repack 4WD wheel bearings)...check. Evaporative emissions code...check. Over heats at idle during summer...check. We basically have had the exact same stuff happen to our Xterra!
i have been having a problem of trying the get my 02 xterra starting. ive replaced the battery, alternator, fuel pump, spark plugs and wires, rotor cap, and my distributor has good spark. no clue what i could look at next
04 Xterra, engine miss when I come to a stop for a few seconds and then smooths out. Sometimes it'll Miss through the whole red light. Any ideas? I will gladly appreciate the help, and I thank you for what you do all the best.
@@micsor4121 Change your knock sensor (consider relocating it) check your chassis ground cable, replace and insure good clean contacts to bare metal, then apply protective coating to clean contacts.
Help. 2000 frontier died while going round the corner. Now it will start up and run fine but only half mi. Wont start for 2 hrs then it starts right up and then repeats same
Crap i just bought a used 2001 xterra didnt notice oil leak till i put a few miles on it. I will keep 6:276:27 my eye on that. And im also blowing 10amp fuse on rear washer/ wiper replaced wiper motor no change. GREAT TIPS THOUGH ABOUT KNOCK SENSOR.ive got that issue too.I should’ve passed on the deal.🤨
I can drive for 10 mins then it shuts right off after a few mins it cranks back on. Engine light is on. No codes I have done alot of work on it can't figure out the problem
I have a 2004 with a very recent slow starting problem. My mechanic thought it was a battery problem but he checked the battery, alternator and starter- all came back as no issues. Fuel issue? Ground issue? It has about 174000 miles on it. Sometimes it cranks slowly, sometimes not at all and then starts, sometimes it starts right up. Any help is appreciated!
I have a 2002 Frontier @198kmi and a 2004 Xterra @190kmi. The Frontier is gahbage. Exhaust manifold bolts broke, causing me to breathe fumes at stop lights. Transmission has to warm up before drive will engage, and has to warm up even more for reverse to engage, and the knock sensor failed. Xterra leaks oil from the valve cover onto the exhaust manifold, giving me a wonderful bouquet of smells at the stop lights. Knock sensor failed, cat is failing, and I get a shudder on acceleration and going up hill which I assume is from a plugged up cat. I tried the lacquer thinner trick to no avail.
Relocating your knock sensor is like playing with fire. You may go with out issue for a long time, but it can NOT properly detect knock which will kill your engine. Take the manifold off, put in the effort once and replace it correctly. Just my .02¢
Yep, my distributor bearing self destructed and caused flashing CEL light and loss of power. Took a while to figure it out. Having same symptoms again so about to open that up again.
I have an 03 frontier won’t start won’t turn over new battery starter, completely new distributor, new ignition wires new alternor within a year don’t know why it won’t start still before it stopped running belts and everything was squealing loud and checked the other day the battery terminal got hot fast
If your battery terminals are getting hot you eother have a really loose connections or drawing a lot of current from probably a short. I would check all your positive leads from your battery, check to make sure all the insulation is on the positive leads and there's no shorts. A short will more than likely cause your battery to heat up quickly.
@@warblebilly check your transmission fluid level or change your transmission fluid. Also check your coolant levels. Sounds like a transmission is slipping
Nissan Mike I’ll see if I can find it says small cat leak but I don’t know what or why the guy at orlies said it common he has 2002 that had the same issue as mine he said my cats are probably bad
Please Help my 03 xterra battery is dead after driving it three days before new battery and alternator now go out to crank it and battery dead any suggestions?
Check your battery voltage while the vehicle is running with all you electronics off to confirm you have the proper voltage coming from the alternator. If you have under 13 volts then consider your alternator. If you have closer to 14v then consider other things like a parasitic draw
Ok thanks . Another question i saw this xterra same year . The guy took off his sway bars on the front and back . Why did he do that ? What does it do?
My 200 Kneesocks three point 3 Tool Dr. I got it with 180,000 miles but now I got a throw to first gear for to go I got 220,000 on a no I want to go that’s fine do I do thank you
>> every 100,000 timing belts needs swap ( or interference engine goes boom) >> if auto, radiator / trans cooler seal tends to fail causing milkshake of death ( add a independed trans cooler to fix this trash)
@@carlwight6360 Absolutely Carl, Nissan recommends it at 105k (why not just 100 is anyone's guess, lol) and my '04 frontier I did at 105, and my Infiniti J30 at 113k, and both belts looked brand new - of course that doesn't mean they weren't 500 miles away from breaking, and ya just can't take that chance...😉
@@koshfrey9724 I have injector pulse spark and timing is set with a whole new distributor unit it worked perfectly for 2 days then back to square one I really think distributors are shitty compared to the original unit I can't figure it out still at it I really don't want to send my distributor back but I think it's the culprit
There are some other good videos if you search UA-cam, That's why I didn't make one. It is the easy way to fix it without taking apart half your motor and it works perfectly fine. Good luck!
@@mikem5177 I just had to get a new power steering pressure line hose last week. They did a Clean & Dye as well cause it was a big time leaker. Took it in yesterday so they could inspect if the leaking has stopped and THANKFULLY it did. So that's done. Now, I have to get a new Knock Sensor. I've been taking my 2003 Nissan Xterra to Brake Masters just down the street and I've been pleased with their work. It's going to be cheaper if I buy the knock sensor myself and have someone install it (that someone is definitely not going to be me, Lol!). I'm pretty sure I found the correct one on Ebay for $12.24 free shipping. I wasn't sure what engine I have so I went to auto zone's site and searched for parts by VIN and I do know it's a 2WD, the engine that came up was a 3.3L 6cyl. So far the cheapest labor I've found was around $400. Pep-Boys here in Tucson wanted over 1K for the part and labor. Smh. Great video!
Replaced both power steering hoses to the reservoir and the leak is fixed. Changed out the rotting radiator at the same time. Phew since a 2000 with only 128,000. Still 22 years in Sacramento Heat can take it's toll on hoses. Remember to bleed the system afterwards. Bleeder valve at the top driver side. Good luck.
Been a Nissan tech for many years. It’s not necessary to replace these v.c. gaskets. Take a long Phillips screwdriver and your going to find that the hold down screws for the covers are loose. Snug them back down and your leaks will stop completely. Trust me, it works. It’s not necessary to remove the top plenum to replace the spark plugs. #6 is a pain but it’s doable on a cold engine.
Thanks
probably will work as you say for a short time only, eventually the VC gaskets will need replacement. In addition, the VC gasket bolts usually need replacing, they strip out very easy, along with the rubber washers for these bolts should be replaced.
retightening valve cover screws doesn't always work
Mine is not pulling... having this problem for months now... no good repairs
Christiana Weah Not pulling, do mean not accelerating ? There could be many malfunctions that can cause this problem. What's the mileage, what's the maintenance history, compression, ignition wires, fuel delivery problems - fuel pump, fuel filter clogged, Cat clogged, mis timed must be 10 + - degrees at idle warm engine, ignition coil/cam sensor. As you can see there's a huge # of issues that can cause acceleration issues, when was the last time your fuel injectors were cleaned or checked for fuel flow ? Please provide more info/history on your vehicle.
I own a 2000 xterra 3.3 you CAN change all the plugs without removing that intake . Plug #6 is the worst but if you look at the firewall there's a notch out to go straight down on it . 9 inch wobble extension and your spark plug socket no problem.
My qx4 came with a set of pipes that were in the jack kit to change the spark plugs
Hi you need 5/8 socket with rubber bushing inside the socket 2 1/2 long and extension 6 inches and ratchet has 2 fold and a mirror and a worklight
It can be done...but if you have to remove the plenum for any other reason and you are anywhere close to needing spark plugs..."might as well while I'm in there..."
@@samsonmira9302 or trade it in for a new SUV with a warranty
Any other tips for a new owner?
Just replaced my starter a few months ago, it was covered in oil and figured the pan was leaking. The new starter is covered with oil but thanks to your video, I now know where the issue is coming from. Thank you very much... I'm now a subscriber to your channel.
Ya valve leaked on myn too
Me too
Had to change the motor in my 03 frontier 3.3L last year, What a PITA. Just changed the Vent valve due to a large EVAP leak. Got pending codes for crank and camshaft p0340 p0335 but runs good so we’ll see what happens. Pretty cool how the engine bay is identical with the xterras and the frontiers.
I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra with 110k. Since I live in California and parking in the garage, it looks like the day I purchased it. Haven't had any issues with it other than a sagging headliner...love this thing
Nice. I'm debating whether to get an 04 with 130k miles.
@@xeserupseinopelttil4574 cool, make sure you get a carfax. It's a big problem with people selling Nissan's with a rollback odometer.
Another common problem is the Distributor, the Cam sensor is housed inside the Distributor and it's an Optical Square Wave output generator, it generates 2 signals to the CPU, the CPU in turn analyzes these input signals and generates/controls the square wave output signal back to the Distributor to fire the ignition coil. After years of use, the Optical sensor needs maintenance, sometime the Optical disk inside the distributor needs to be cleaned due metal shavings from the Distributor bearings that clog the "windows" on this disk. This situation will cause an Ignition no start or drive ability problems. Also, the Thermistor that controls power to the AC compressor goes bad and causes AC compressor to cycle on/off incorrectly, the Thermistor is located in the evaporator coil box and needs to be replaced.
How to solve all this by replacing one thing?
I've got 260,000 miles on my 2001 xterra and have had none of the common problems you talk about. And you don't have to remove the upper intake to replace the spark plugs. Awesome truck and great for trail riding.
I used about a 10” extension and was able to get my spark plug by the firewall out. It was a lucky poke and stick but I got it
I just bought one 2001 Xterra, I like it !!
@@waltersalazarr6653 just bought a 2004!! You liking yours?
@@jonathonE just bought a 2003
I've replaced, the valve cover gaskets, timing belt, distributor, both exhaust manifolds, the radiator, and all 4 oxygen senors. Still tripping a engine light, but running great except an occasional misfire that you can feel but isn't really affecting performance.
Probably off on tooth on timing belt or distributor for the missfire.
Thanks so much Mike for your help. Your experience with this 3.3 motor is so valuable! You saved Me time and money.
Mainly for those watching this video then commenting they personally won't get an Xterra bc of what the common issues are. All makes and models have issues, even Toyota. And even common issues with certain makes and models, one can be so lucky to not have those common issues occur. Just like the people who drive them, nothing is perfect. I currently own a 93 240sx and 04 Xterra, previous years, owned 80 280zx and an 83 280zx, along with some Chevy models and a Ford (Chevy and Ford owned not by choice, were given as hand me down seconds from family, I'm a diehard Nissan fan, self taught mechanic, after a motorcycle accident put me on disability at a young age, had to get into something with my time). I have no complaints about any vehicle I owned, past and present. Even when there were things needing to be replaced, common problems or not, if anyone is familiar with the 240sx, timing chain replacements are the common issue, I've owned 2, an 89 hatchback 93 couple (current) not once have I had to replace the timing chain, until 2016 on my 93, after owning it for 13 years (purchased in 2003). My biggest problem with either was letting friends "borrow", that being my common mistake. As I type this, my 93 sits upon jackstands in my garage awaiting an engine rebuild (I've never had a need to do internal engine work therefore, I won't attempt doing a rebuild without a qualified or knowledgeable person helping me, I've yet to have anyone step forward, not even the mechanic friend who put my car in its current condition. At 275,000 miles I shouldn't have allowed anyone to drive it, much less drive it for 3 months. Which brings me to sometimes a vehicles problem can be from lack of maintaining it, for those who think turning the key and pressing the accelerator and occasionally adding gas to the tank is what vehicle ownership is about. Absolutely nothing wrong with that as long as you at least have it regularly serviced by a trusted individual. BTW, Toyota is a very reputable manufacturer, I'm not knocking them or any other vehicles manufacture in any way. Overall, it's an individuals decision what they want to drive. I appreciate this video bc I own an Xterra but as I mentioned, all vehicles have to be repaired, parts replaced and yes, engines rebuilt at one point or another. Keeping up with the maintenance intervals is very important, especially engine maintenance, keeping the oil change regularly is a must, especially in older model vehicles as the newer vehicles today have been designed for driving more miles before an oil change, using full synthetic oil (I recommend never began using synthetic oil in an older models that weren't designed for it or the manufacture doesn't suggest using it, doing so will create problems that can possibly lead to premature engine wear (I've personally done experiments in this and other areas of mechanical testing, before UA-cam existence or else I would have documented) Thanks for your video, much appreciated! As are viewer comments. For the individuals comment on a blinking CEL, what a coincidence, I'm having the same issue on my 04 Xterra. Pulled codes using my OBDll scanner. Codes are for knock sensor and cylinder 2 misfire. I'm doing complete tune up, only thing left is getting the new plug wires on (actually took it to dealership where another mechanic friend works, it needed suspension work so asked if he could go ahead change plugs and replace knock sensor while it's there, wires hadn't arrived in the mail yet but that is when I learned that #6 is hidden between firewall) Anyway, I've been driving it, I'll feel a misfire or like a rough idle but I'll be at cruising speed, around 55-60mph when this happens, instantly triggering a flashing CEL, that flashes around 10 to 12 times then goes off, engine runs smooth, then the cycle starts again. If I don't forget, I will post what eventually clears the CEL right here in comments. I'm now subscribed to this channel. If you read all of this comment, you're awesome! Hit the 👍even if you want to 👎 😊👍 it's the polite thing to do, otherwise keep your fingers to yourself 😂
Very well said. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida
@@jamesmichael3998 piss on Biden
@@jamesmichael3998 changed ALL fluids in my03 Xterra to synthetic no issues!
thank you for sharing this i have already gone through 2 starters. I have had to replace the power steering lines and when changing the brakes i saw what you were talking about when it comes to the hubs and rotors. I have also had to change all the spark plugs and i am planning to order a new clutch fan assembly because it will not disengage and just sounds like a bus fan while driving even in cold conditions. all in all ill never buy another Nissan as long as i live lol.
All vehicles require routine maintenance, dude. Sounds to me like you don't actually know wtf you're doing.
Wow. You really went to bat for your son! Welding a radiator bracket! You sir go to the front of the good dad line!
Thanks
I have a 2000 Xterra.. the valve cover gaskets weep a bit, but they are newer.. the stupid things are held on with Phillip heads screws that back out/loosen. The Brakes and suspension on this truck are hard to work on as everything is heavy/beefy and rusted on good. My control arms are shot bad! getting rid of it soon as it served my son well.
Bravo job well done I like the 940 Volvo also
I've replaced the spark plugs on that engine three times without having to remove the intake manifold.
Thanks, noted!
VEry helpful. 👍🏻
I got a 2000 and I was wondering what and how to do replacement on solenoids. Map switch solenoid
I have a 2003 Nissan Frontier , it’s hard to get out of park , I have to compress button on shifter several times to get it to release , any idea what’s wrong ? Thanks for videos
Where did you buy your diagnostic tool? I am looking to purchase a xterra but watching your video make me say don’t get one and just get a 4Runner
I would like to get a hold with you ...I have a few questions
Yes u can change the plugs without pulling the upper plenum
Can confirm..I bought those universal-joint bendy socket adapters just to do it. Saw it in a video somewhere..it's just that one in the back that's hard to get.
@@ezrabrooks8551 Yup #6
It sucks climbing into the engine bay doesn't it we have two xterras 02,03 if you use platinum spark plugs you can get 100,00 miles there is this new plugs that don't have to be changed for 150,000 to 200,000 miles but I forgot the name of them but I'm going to use them next time because I just found out about them today.
Just want to share something with you guys, use a mirror and place it against the firewall to see where the spark #6 is and replace it easily.
I've had three frontiers and I have two extra I have never had to take the intake off to change all six spark plugs yeah number 6 is the pain a wobble a universal handful of extensions you got it
Exhaust Manifolds Crack often too...
Where did your evap leak end up being. I have been chasing one and dont have a smoke machine. Wish I had a Dad to do my driveway mechanics. Very lucky kid.
It was a cracked line going to the canister. Thanks for the kind words. Good luck man!
Yep Just bought a 2001 Xterra as my sons first vehicle. Has the large leak Evap code. Figure it’s the purge valve, vent valve, hose, canister or gas cap. Also had a B2S2 O2 sensor code. The red one. Driver rear. Otherwise in great shape w/ 159k. Doing the mega service on everything. So far so good. Thanks for the vid.
Hello Mike I have a CAT code, wondered where you got the exhaust? All the CATs I've seen are way overpriced. Many of the same issues on mine 04 frontier 250K. Putting new radiator in now, nice brackets! I've been happy with mine, except the CAT prices.
What causes all the windows to not roll down? Fuse is fine. Replaced relay. It worked briefly for a second and failed again
I got a 2002 Nissan Xterra turbo charged and the mechanic says I might as well replace the motor because there’s a rod knocking how do I know this is true?
You live in Massachusetts?! I'd like to bring my car to you! I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra! Nice video by the way
Hello Man Thank you for the video it's really appreciate it would you mind sharing as the fuel consumption for the truck thank you take care
Relocating the knock sensor won't pass smog inspection in some states.
I wonder why as it has nothing to do with exhaust
@@brother_dana the govt of California has never been very logical
Question? My ABS light comes on and off and loss of power to the braking system with a crunching noise at 20mph plus. Also a clicking behind the dash when this happens. Have you seen or heard of this issue with the 03
I had that problem and in my case the front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. Once that happened the ABS light never came on again. In your case it may be related to your braking system, but check your bearings just to be sure, which is easy to do by lifting it and checking for play in the wheels (google to see how).
lol these are common problems for the xterra people besides the spark plugs . But it doesnt make these bad vehicles they are reliable and excellent overall all vehicles have issues some more than others just make sure its something you can handle and enjoy
I still have a 00 xterra.
I am looking at a 03 xterra with 135k it looks very clean for 3k, is it worthy?
All in all I like mine, especially in the winter, but fuel mileage sucks.
@@michaeljedd9359 but most of these kind of cars are not fuel efficient.
They are excellent. I can’t complain mine’s 18 years old runs great
My Nissan xterra 2002 model does not move fast while driving. What could cause the problem
I had the infamous rotting exhaust manifold. Besides the valve cover gaskets nothing else. Runs like a champ at 220k on a ‘00.
those things go after like 50K miles on this engine
@@brother_dana Mine was more like 80k for the exhaust manifold and 100k for the valve cover gasket.
How did that affect how the x ran? I'm trying to workout my rough running issues. Starting with new plugs, oil, coolant, new valve cover gasket, new reman distributor, and a hitch.
@@truckinNloving It didn’t have as much power since there was not as much back pressure and it was really loud. Try cleaning your mass air sensor too.
@@diemman70 I appreciate the quick response. I'll go get some cleaner on my next store run and check the manifold. It shouldn't happen here as much as this x has stayed all it's life in south Texas. There's barely any rust on it at all which is crazy to me. My 03 Silverado has surface rust on many places, but I have taken it to the beach here.
If anybody has some advice on replacing the IAC valve, please help! Should I even attempt to clean, if it’s failing to the point of not even starting?
when you remove the upper intake, it is bolted on the underside of it. its pretty easy. has a plastic gasket in there so if you are set on replacing it, you might need the gasket as well. i took mine out and cleaned it with carb cleaner and used liquid gasket. im not sure there was something wrong with it, but i had the intake off already so i did it. if you need to locate it, it looks like a square with a cylinder attached
I have had 4 xterras and all 4 had bad reluctors or coil in distributor. On my 5th xterra sitting in my driveway I bought yesterday for $500. Its a 5 speed and a pretty burgundy like red.
New distributor fix them right up?
@@erict1144 sure did. Last distributor I bought was from Amazon and delivered in 3 days. Replaced distributor, hooked up battery, primed fuel pump, and voila....she's a runner again. Sat for 3 months and fired right up like it was running night prior.
Question 00 Nissan frontier 3.3 reverses works good first ,second works good when she goes into the third rpm goes up to 4' have to slow down a little and change to third no codes no service engine light .
It will be my tps , transmission filter or I will need a new transmission
New OEM distributor
Wireless spark plugs know sensor thanks
Hey how many pins do the pig tail harness has ?? Hard to find one
You have to remember that these 1st Gen Xterra are all getting really old now. ANY vehicle that old is going to have some problems. I am the original owner of my 2002 Xterra. I have 221K miles on it. Current problem is the ABS light comes on randomly, yet it doesn't seem to affect the ABS working. With the ABS light on, I tested the ABS on an icy road and it worked so I'm not sure what the problem is. I have cleaned the ABS sensors but that made no difference. I've had the knock sensor code almost forever and have completely ignored it. If you don't have the supercharger, the knock sensor code doesn't cause any problems. Radiator (original) cracked and started leaking about a year ago. I found a cheap knockoff on Amazon for $70. It has worked with no problems.
BTW, I have the exact same motorcycle helmet that you do.
had same problem and it was the wheel bearings needed replacement. check them by checking for play in the wheels while lifted. you can find how to do that online.
@@brother_dana Thanks for the reply. I have changed the wheel bearings and that did not fix the problem. The ABS light problem started right after I had problem with a stuck brake caliper and I went through a brake pad in a matter of weeks. The entire area was coated with brake dust and I thought I cleaned it but it's tough to get all this old dust out of there. I'm thinking it's still related to that.
is your battery die'ing?
@@PrePaidTeam Not that I know of. My battery is fairly new. Why?
@@GrnXnham I've noticed strange problems with low batteries and abs throwing codes and activation
Im going to be changing the driver valve cover gasket soon where do you get the vacuum hoses after market , or oem are they common sizes im an hvac tech so mechanically inclined but i work on my own vehicles any info would be appreciated
Your local AutoZone or advance Auto parts will have all the vacuum hoses you need. I replace all the vacuum hoses when I pull the upper intake off. I suggest replacing both valve cover gaskets and changing spark plugs at the same time. It's a little bit of work taking that upper intake off you will also need the gaskets for the intake as well. Good luck
@@mikem5177 Thanks I did the passenger side last year because it was easy. Been putting off driver's side because it looks like Pain but I need to do it lol. I got an evap leak somewhere as well I need to find.
I have an 04 with the 3.3 in it. Things driving me nuts lately. Idles high about 2000 rpm for a bit then drops wicked low and has a strange humming noise from the engine. Thought it was the torque converter so I had the transmission rebuilt but it’s still there. When I first take the truck for a ride it drives just fine. Can drive all day no problem. If I stop and shut it off and go to drive again it can barely get out of its own way . Slams gears , sometimes won’t down shift when I come to a stop. No transmission codes coming up or any codes at all for that matter. Just replaced the tcm thinking that was crappin out but it made no difference.
Still having issues? I'll respond if needed
@@bikerboysrus1 since I posted this I had transmission codes pop up. Pressure solenoid and some other thing. The transmission guy is taking it back next week to look at it. I have a feeling it’s because he replaced all the solenoids on the valve body but not the actual valve body itself. Now it’s gonna have a programming issue. I talked to a different transmission shop about it and they said it’s because the valve body itself needed to be replaced with solenoids already programmed to it.
@@bikerboysrus1 awesome thanks a bunch. Ya sometimes the thing is perfect and other times it’s effed up to say the least.
If the correct tcm matches the re4 then no programming is required, you can do it as a precaution but the only valve bodies of that era that need programming are vw bmw Mercedes etc, not Nissan. Now adays everything needs to be coded so a dealer can charge you. If coding is needed for anything then you can always buy iCarly or a generic bt OBD2 dongle and use a laptop to program it. I do friends stuff all the time I use a 12$ but OBD2 dongle and the free software online. Good luck bro
I have a ‘04 3.3L xterra NA. with 172,000 on the dash, bought from a brother , he had to replace the timing chain and new plug wires, recently it’s been misfiring badly and this video explained that it could be cylinder 2 or 6. But I just bought brand new spark plugs for it, wanting to change them out but this is my daily and it seems like it will take several hours to do if not done correctly, so I wanted to ask, if anyone has any information please feel free to give me an answer, what would be a good tune for the xterra? I just want it too have a little more Umph considering the car weighs around 5000lbs and the little v6 is tugging along. What’s a good power adder? Do I change the throttle body, or just a simple tune will make the car feel more responsive? And mentionioning the knock sensor , I guess Nissan figured it would go out, which is why they stuck 2-3 extra brackets around the engine bays of the frontier/xterra/pathfinder models from 99-04. Also I’d like to add one more thing, does anyone have any info on how to get the 5 speed manual? is it hard too convert a automatic to manual beside a new ECU and wire harness?
It’s a belt on 04
You can get to all 6 spark plugs with out removing the intake manifold
john peyton yep I’ve done it 3 times already.
Joe Boivin lol. I usually start with the one in the back by hand with a weird assortment of extensions since it is pretty much a “by feel” situation and once you got that one just knock out the rest with the impact.
You can get the upper intake off in about 1/2 an hour, so easier just to take it off then mess with #6 with it on
paul dand I can replace that spark plug in 10 minutes or less. No biggie. Mess with the plenium? No way.
number 6 is the only hard one
@Nissan Mike what was the problem with overheating while idle? This just happened to me today.
Thank you!
Radiator was fully clogged with dirt and dust both side and between tran cooler. I blew out really good with air and I flushed the system. Good till this day
@@mikem5177 that worked for me!!! Thank you so much!!!
@@mikem5177 so they forgot to hit a few water holes after going into the mud im assuming lol
fan clutch
My xterra is acting weird , I press the gas but it doesn’t accelerate like it should it’s standard please before I sell it any advice
No hiding the fact you are from Mass.
did you ever find out why it was oveheating in idle or did cleaning out the radiator work?
My son's 03 had an overheating problem when idling. The fan clutch was going and just sat at one speed, even when the engine was heating up. Once you started moving the engine would cool down. Haven't had a problem since replacing the fan clutch.
@@kurtg4822 I replaced my for the exact same symptoms.
mine has 136k 01 frontier 3.3 timing and distributor..ruste radiator supports back cab corners and rusted hole in truck bed
plug #6 was a whore but it can be done without removing the intake. You can unblot the brackets that hold the ac line, and brake lines and gently pull them forward to get them out of the way. I used a 10 wobble extension and magnetic socket.
All these comments are about a year old but if anyone has any info for me it'd be much appreciated. I've had my 02 xterra for years and she recently had to have a motor swap, we got everything done then had problems with the tps. We replaced it and I'm still throwing codes for it and it's wanting to idle high shifting into 3rd. Absolutely no transmission codes. Has anyone experienced this?
Is this the same motor 3.3 as in the 1997 Pathfinder 3.3??? I am thinking of buying a Pathfinder with 259 000 km, can these engines go 350 000km???
I got a 2003 nissan frontier v6 and its just not shifting past 3rd gear
Hi. I have a problem with a 2000 Xterra 3.3. i start it up and it runs nice and quiet, but then the revs start to fall a bit and the engine stalks. and then again it runs nice and quiet and so on. like a cicle. i hope you can help me. thanks.
Could be MAF , or idle control , they have cheap scanners on Amazon that still do the job reading codes
I replaced the distributor about two years ago . And it's been running fine but about two months ago it started to cut out when the engine was up to temp. It idles good but when you give it gas it cut's out . Starts right back up and idles fine . If you let it cool down it's okay until it comes up to temp. again . Changed the distributor and still doe's the same thing . And ideas ? Thanks .
Some of those after market distributors are crap get a OEM dizzy from a reputable source
What fixed it?
What fixed it
@@nathantoler7843
Couldn't tell ya I got rid of the truck . One garage said it was the fuel pump and it was a 1000.00 bucks to change it . Two other garages said it wasn't that it was something else . One garage it was 800.00 and the other it was about the same . No one could tell me for sure what it was . So before I spent a couple of grand on it for nothing I got rid of it . No more Nissan's for me but if anybody ever figures this problem out I'd be curious to hear what it was .
I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra that is throwing multiple misfires knock sensor and O2 voltage codes do you know what could cause that
mine was distributor
I have a Nissan frontier model 3003 if the ingine cold won't start what's the problem
That's weird, I still have my 2003 Frontier bought it brand spanking new and none of the issues that you've had with yours have come across my truck. I don't think they're common problems, you just had bad luck. The front rotors are easy to remove however I can see there's rust build-up on your Xterra in some areas on engine which can make it difficult to remove. When I changed the spark plugs I did not have to remove the manifold I was able to reach...the advantage of small hands lol.
I have one as well and it's a complete piece of shit. I've replaced so many parts I can't remember half of them and this was a rust free vehicle when I bought it and it was well maintained with dealership records. Lets see...New radiator, core support, alternator, power steering pump, timing belt, water pump, cam seals, crank seal, thermostat, it eats up brakes, power window motors, EVAP system, inner/outer tie rods, sway bars/end links, A/C compressor, and that's just to name a few. There's no reason why you should have to remove the lockout hubs to do a front brake job. That two-piece rotor design is idiotic. Biggest piece of junk I've ever owned.
add clutch master cylinder to that list as of today.
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On my 2002 Xterra I decided to tighten the bolts instead of paying 2800 at the auto shop for valve gasket replacement and that stoped the leak luckily. Why so expensive. You ask,because there is a coolant tube behind the manifold,that if you don't know about it,you will break it. The spark plugs are real B to replace, but as long as you don't have sausage hands it's doable without removing the manifold. The only thing I ended up giving it to auto shop to do is the for the control arms/bushings/ball joints. Lucky me,I manage to find the parts cheap on Amazon and a shop that works with your parts,if that wasn't the case... Yep...Almost 3000. 🤨
wow I only paid like $600 for the job. I would find a new mechanic.
Great video for DIY: ua-cam.com/video/mUDXKEtqw4Q/v-deo.html
You don’t need to remove the plenum to replace the plugs .. no6 is a pig but removing the plenum is a nightmare with the hoses at the back left rear
Comparing to my 2004 Xterra: Oil leak to smoked starter...check. Removing intake plenum and doing spark plugs at the same time because the #6 plug is a monster....check. Relocated knock sensor...check. Welded up radiator support...check. Rotors and hub removal (to repack 4WD wheel bearings)...check. Evaporative emissions code...check. Over heats at idle during summer...check. We basically have had the exact same stuff happen to our Xterra!
Car overheating at idle first thing I check is fan, that's the fans job
Hello..i have a 2003 nissan frontier 3.3l..and is having shifting problems..the fastest speed dont work..
Re-located the knock sensor?? How?
i have been having a problem of trying the get my 02 xterra starting. ive replaced the battery, alternator, fuel pump, spark plugs and wires, rotor cap, and my distributor has good spark. no clue what i could look at next
Fuel pump?
what did it end up being?
Try the fuel pressure regulator.
this is random, but every so often my 2001 xterra won't start unless I put it into neutral- either the 4wd shifter or the main shifter
Hey brother I have a big issue with my Xterra I need help!
04 Xterra, engine miss when I come to a stop for a few seconds and then smooths out. Sometimes it'll Miss through the whole red light. Any ideas? I will gladly appreciate the help, and I thank you for what you do all the best.
Start by checking for codes
@@mikem5177 they are all four O2 and knock... thank you kindly
@@micsor4121 Change your knock sensor (consider relocating it) check your chassis ground cable, replace and insure good clean contacts to bare metal, then apply protective coating to clean contacts.
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Help. 2000 frontier died while going round the corner. Now it will start up and run fine but only half mi. Wont start for 2 hrs then it starts right up and then repeats same
Starta and valve cova. ROGA! Ova and out!
Crap i just bought a used 2001 xterra didnt notice oil leak till i put a few miles on it. I will keep 6:27 6:27 my eye on that. And im also blowing 10amp fuse on rear washer/ wiper replaced wiper motor no change. GREAT TIPS THOUGH ABOUT KNOCK SENSOR.ive got that issue too.I should’ve passed on the deal.🤨
distributor-camsensor and coil all in one
2004 exterra check engine light blinking spark plug with oil
Were is the crankshaft sencer
Does anybody have a clue why the trip odometer resets every time I start the car?
I can drive for 10 mins then it shuts right off after a few mins it cranks back on. Engine light is on. No codes I have done alot of work on it can't figure out the problem
I have a 2004 with a very recent slow starting problem. My mechanic thought it was a battery problem but he checked the battery, alternator and starter- all came back as no issues. Fuel issue? Ground issue? It has about 174000 miles on it. Sometimes it cranks slowly, sometimes not at all and then starts, sometimes it starts right up. Any help is appreciated!
Ground
It turned out to be the valve cover gasket leaking oil onto the starter. Idk how I missed it since I had the same problem in the past…
I have a 2002 Frontier @198kmi and a 2004 Xterra @190kmi. The Frontier is gahbage. Exhaust manifold bolts broke, causing me to breathe fumes at stop lights. Transmission has to warm up before drive will engage, and has to warm up even more for reverse to engage, and the knock sensor failed. Xterra leaks oil from the valve cover onto the exhaust manifold, giving me a wonderful bouquet of smells at the stop lights. Knock sensor failed, cat is failing, and I get a shudder on acceleration and going up hill which I assume is from a plugged up cat. I tried the lacquer thinner trick to no avail.
Ever have a map sensor code trip
Hey man , can I ask you some questions please
Relocating your knock sensor is like playing with fire. You may go with out issue for a long time, but it can NOT properly detect knock which will kill your engine. Take the manifold off, put in the effort once and replace it correctly. Just my .02¢
Distributor is known to go bad the bearings go out really easy
only distributor I've ever seen spec'ed to be replaced every 50k lol
Yep, my distributor bearing self destructed and caused flashing CEL light and loss of power. Took a while to figure it out. Having same symptoms again so about to open that up again.
Has anyone done a valve adjustment on this 3.3L engine (VG33E)? If so, you mind sharing some insight or a youtube video? Thanks in advance!
Sean Duque I believe this is a pushrod engine so no adjustment needed.
@@diemman70 VG33 has overhead cams no pushrod mate
GM 4L60E My bad. What I meant to say is that this engine employs hydraulic tappets so no adjustment is necessary.
I have an 03 frontier won’t start won’t turn over new battery starter, completely new distributor, new ignition wires new alternor within a year don’t know why it won’t start still before it stopped running belts and everything was squealing loud and checked the other day the battery terminal got hot fast
If your battery terminals are getting hot you eother have a really loose connections or drawing a lot of current from probably a short. I would check all your positive leads from your battery, check to make sure all the insulation is on the positive leads and there's no shorts. A short will more than likely cause your battery to heat up quickly.
Have you tried fuel pump
take cap off turn key see if the rotor button spins. If not need the entire distributor. how many miles and have you ever changed timing belt?
Having trouble starting on initial start
Darlene Carpenter me too I about to change out fuel filter
I replaced the Phillips with hex head bolts
I've got an 02 Xterra that doesn't downshift when you floor it and slips between 2nd and 3rd Gear
What do I do?
Fluid? Shift solenoid? Do you have any transmission codes?
I have a 2003 also with same problem I use the button on shifter to get on freeway
Any more advice out there
@@mikem5177 I got po731,po732,po733 codes it shifts only at high rpms any help on that
@@warblebilly check your transmission fluid level or change your transmission fluid. Also check your coolant levels. Sounds like a transmission is slipping
So fun to reverse engineer the late 90s Japanese surprises! 😆
hello i have nissan 2000 xterra this video is to for my 2000 xterra
2000 to 2004 are pretty much the same unless its supercharged
Damon, did you have to say supercharged LoL that's what I got. Sigh
*Damn
So my Catalick converter has a leak the obd scanners saying what should I do? 2003 xterra xe
What is the code?
It’s calling a cat leak I don’t have the code the obd
@@cwallace9522 the code helps, sometimes it's not the actual problem
Nissan Mike I’ll see if I can find it says small cat leak but I don’t know what or why the guy at orlies said it common he has 2002 that had the same issue as mine he said my cats are probably bad
Fix the catalytic converter lol
J'ai une nissan xterra automatique les vitesse change quand elle veut défaut p0325 & p0731
Please Help my 03 xterra battery is dead after driving it three days before new battery and alternator now go out to crank it and battery dead any suggestions?
Check your battery voltage while the vehicle is running with all you electronics off to confirm you have the proper voltage coming from the alternator. If you have under 13 volts then consider your alternator. If you have closer to 14v then consider other things like a parasitic draw
I have a 2000 Nissan Xterra EX 3.3L and want to replace it a 2002 3.3L, will it work?
Same motor 2000-2004 years
I got a coolant leak under the passanger side of my 2003 xterra
Rita Rapolla Me too, it was the bypass hose
Ok thanks . Another question i saw this xterra same year . The guy took off his sway bars on the front and back . Why did he do that ? What does it do?
My 200 Kneesocks three point 3 Tool Dr. I got it with 180,000 miles but now I got a throw to first gear for to go I got 220,000 on a no I want to go that’s fine do I do thank you
Math didn’t add up cel was on because of an evap issue not exhaust.
I don replace 2 distributor and it will run for 3 or5 days and cut off and want start. What wrong with it
Same fucking problem have you fixed it??? Look at my vids
Just bought one that had a recent tune up then died out of the blue. I'll let you know what mine was when found
>> every 100,000 timing belts needs swap ( or interference engine goes boom)
>> if auto, radiator / trans cooler seal tends to fail causing milkshake of death ( add a independed trans cooler to fix this trash)
Right!
The radiator/trans cooler isn't in a first gen, they started using that in 05
@@zakkredabaugh199
You are correct sir!👍
Good to know about the timing belt swap
@@carlwight6360
Absolutely Carl, Nissan recommends it at 105k (why not just 100 is anyone's guess, lol) and my '04 frontier I did at 105, and my Infiniti J30 at 113k, and both belts looked brand new - of course that doesn't mean they weren't 500 miles away from breaking, and ya just can't take that chance...😉
I fixed the belt noise but she should go another 300k
My Xterra keeps shutting off when I come to a stop sign or stop light, I’m wondering where to look?
Do you have a code for a knock sensor or did you try testing your fuel pressure
Any progress?
We have the same issue.
We changed distributor rotor. Spark plugs.
But now it's still doing it.
So IAC valve and timing and serp belts are next.
@@koshfrey9724 I have injector pulse spark and timing is set with a whole new distributor unit it worked perfectly for 2 days then back to square one I really think distributors are shitty compared to the original unit I can't figure it out still at it I really don't want to send my distributor back but I think it's the culprit
IAC valves and hose check
How did u relocate the knock sencer
There are some other good videos if you search UA-cam, That's why I didn't make one. It is the easy way to fix it without taking apart half your motor and it works perfectly fine. Good luck!
@@mikem5177 I just had to get a new power steering pressure line hose last week. They did a Clean & Dye as well cause it was a big time leaker. Took it in yesterday so they could inspect if the leaking has stopped and THANKFULLY it did. So that's done. Now, I have to get a new Knock Sensor. I've been taking my 2003 Nissan Xterra to Brake Masters just down the street and I've been pleased with their work. It's going to be cheaper if I buy the knock sensor myself and have someone install it (that someone is definitely not going to be me, Lol!). I'm pretty sure I found the correct one on Ebay for $12.24 free shipping. I wasn't sure what engine I have so I went to auto zone's site and searched for parts by VIN and I do know it's a 2WD, the engine that came up was a 3.3L 6cyl. So far the cheapest labor I've found was around $400. Pep-Boys here in Tucson wanted over 1K for the part and labor. Smh. Great video!
Anyone have any issues water power steering pump leaking?
Replaced both power steering hoses to the reservoir and the leak is fixed. Changed out the rotting radiator at the same time. Phew since a 2000 with only 128,000. Still 22 years in Sacramento Heat can take it's toll on hoses. Remember to bleed the system afterwards. Bleeder valve at the top driver side. Good luck.