2003 Nissan Pulsar (N16) — Repair Solution

1.8L QG18DE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Misfire / Misfire Codes · Engine

Nissan Pulsar (N16) Misfire / Misfire Codes Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Nissan
Model: Pulsar (N16)
Year: 2003
Engine: 1.8L QG18DE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Misfire / Misfire Codes

Customer Complaint

Vehicle was misfiring and running poorly.

Problem Summary

A new catalytic converter has just been fitted to the vehicle (
QG18 with 228,030 km).

After road testing, the misfire felt like the engine was cutting out for a split second.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeNIS1603130
Vehicle2003 Nissan Pulsar (N16)
Engine1.8L QG18DE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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