2004 Nissan Patrol (Y61) — Repair Solution

3.0L ZD30DDTI 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Rough Running - Diesel · Engine

Nissan Patrol (Y61) Rough Running - Diesel Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Nissan
Model: Patrol (Y61)
Year: 2004
Engine: 3.0L ZD30DDTI 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 233,000
Area: Engine
Category: Rough Running - Diesel

Customer Complaint

At first, when driving, the vehicle would lose power, blow out white smoke and run rough. Turning off then on it would then run well for a distance then repeat. Eventually, the vehicle would perform symptoms on startup.

Problem Summary

On start-up with difficulty, the vehicle did produce white smoke, engine was shaky with the MIL light on.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeNISY604115
Vehicle2004 Nissan Patrol (Y61)
Engine3.0L ZD30DDTI 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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