2000 Nissan Pathfinder (R50) — Repair Solution

3.3L VG33E 6cyl 12v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Nissan Pathfinder (R50) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Nissan
Model: Pathfinder (R50)
Year: 2000
Engine: 3.3L VG33E 6cyl 12v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 207,103
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

The vehicle stops and sometimes will not start.

Problem Summary

When the engine starts it idles fine. When you rev the engine sometimes it stalls and then will not always start back up. At times you can rev it with no problems and then it feels like a flat spot and sometimes just cuts out and will have trouble starting. The problem appears to be getting worse.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeNISR500120
Vehicle2000 Nissan Pathfinder (R50)
Engine3.3L VG33E 6cyl 12v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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