2000 Nissan Pulsar (N16) — Repair Solution

1.8L QG18DE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Nissan Pulsar (N16) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Nissan
Model: Pulsar (N16)
Year: 2000
Engine: 1.8L QG18DE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

Report from Theo Poteris.

Engine stalls out of the blue, then restarts immediately.

Problem Summary

The vehicle had travelled 250,000 kms.

The engine was allowed to idle in the workshop until it reached normal operating temperature.

The engine would cut out, not run rough first up and just die. But then it would restart straight away.

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Quick Facts

CodeNIS1600120
Vehicle2000 Nissan Pulsar (N16)
Engine1.8L QG18DE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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