2006 Nissan Pathfinder (R51) — Repair Solution

4.0L VQ40DE 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Nissan Pathfinder (R51) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Nissan
Model: Pathfinder (R51)
Year: 2006
Engine: 4.0L VQ40DE 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 192,600
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

Hard starting and the check engine light is on.

Problem Summary

The engine cranks for a long time before firing and lacks power. The check engine light is on, when the code is cleared the engine stalls and is more difficult to start. The problem started about 40 kilometres ago. Repair history shows that the engine had a camshaft position sensor replaced about 5000 kilometres ago.

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Quick Facts

CodeNISR506118
Vehicle2006 Nissan Pathfinder (R51)
Engine4.0L VQ40DE 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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