2001 Nissan Pulsar (N16) — Repair Solution

1.8L QG18DE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Engine Not Starting · Engine

Nissan Pulsar (N16) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Nissan
Model: Pulsar (N16)
Year: 2001
Engine: 1.8L QG18DE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

Blowing 15 amp fuse. Won't start.
Previous repairer had just replaced the ECU.

Problem Summary

Vehicle had been blowing the 15 amp ignition fuse intermittently for some time. That is when engine cuts out and there is no spark.

The owner had been fitting larger fuses.

There had been a problem with the ECU and it had been replaced due to internal damage and burnt components.

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Quick Facts

CodeNIS16011198
Vehicle2001 Nissan Pulsar (N16)
Engine1.8L QG18DE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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