2011 Nissan Pathfinder (R51) — Repair Solution

3.0L V9X 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Nissan Pathfinder (R51) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Nissan
Model: Pathfinder (R51)
Year: 2011
Engine: 3.0L V9X 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 150,000
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

The check engine light comes on intermittently, and the cruise control stops working when this happens.

Problem Summary

The vehicle drives normally with no loss of performance, but the check engine light and cruise control issue persisted. Stored fault codes related to the EGR cooling system and ASCD (cruise control) function.

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Quick Facts

CodeNISR511116
Vehicle2011 Nissan Pathfinder (R51)
Engine3.0L V9X 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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