2003 Nissan Cube (Z11) — Repair Solution

1.4L CR14DE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Timing Chain Issues · Engine

Nissan Cube (Z11) Timing Chain Issues Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Nissan
Model: Cube (Z11)
Year: 2003
Engine: 1.4L CR14DE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 170,000
Area: Engine
Category: Timing Chain Issues

Customer Complaint

Engine light on and the car is hard to start.

Problem Summary

Vehicle presented with long cranking, unstable idle and stalling unless the accelerator is held. A camshaft position sensor fault code kept returning, and the cam sensor was replaced with no change. Timing waveform capture and subsequent mechanical checks confirmed the engine timing was out.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeNISZ103147
Vehicle2003 Nissan Cube (Z11)
Engine1.4L CR14DE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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