Electrical Problem in nissan pathfinder

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Electrical Problem in nissan pathfinder

Postby np4ever » Sun Dec 28, 2014 4:04 am

My nissan pathfinder 2006 doesn't start up on the first time.
The second time you try to turn it on it always works but it lights up the lights "VDC" and the "slip".(note: there is not problem with regarding slipping and there is no wet roads)
However if it starts up on the first time the lights don't show but it turns off after some time.(5-10min)
Any ideas about what the problem is?


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Postby smj999smj » Mon Dec 29, 2014 1:34 am

I would start by checking your battery cable connections and checking your battery and charging system.

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Postby np4ever » Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:48 am

I changed the battery and checked if it's full but it didn't solve the problem

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Postby eieio » Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:18 am

np4ever wrote:I changed the battery and checked if it's full but it didn't solve the problem
"changed" or charged?
if you want help from us, we need a little more help from you
we can't fix it from here............
cables & clamps OK?
clamps tighten down on battery posts OK?
did you charge and load test the battery after charging it?
how old is the battery?
are there any outstanding recall campaigns on your truck?

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Postby np4ever » Tue Dec 30, 2014 1:27 pm

I'm completely positive that the problem isn't from the battery or its cables.
.I installed a brand new battery in it, but still.
.And if it were a battery problem it wouldn't start every second time I try to start it up.

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Postby eieio » Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:48 pm

trying to help you is like pulling teeth :)
are there any outstanding recall campaigns on your truck?
a bad IPDM relay (recall campaign) can cause some of your symptoms

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Postby np4ever » Thu Jan 01, 2015 7:49 am

What do u mean by outstanding recall on iPDM?

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Postby smj999smj » Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:50 am

The EGI relay in the IDPM/ER was recalled several years ago. You can call any Nissan dealer or Nissan's customer service hotline (1-800-NISSAN-1) with your VIN # and they can tell you if you have any open campaigns or recalls.

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Postby eieio » Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:54 am

np4ever wrote:What do u mean by outstanding recall on iPDM?
more info here: http://www.nissanassist.com/web/ECMRela ... hp?menu=42

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Postby smj999smj » Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:01 am

A bad cam sensor can cause some pretty odd things, so that's a possibility. There have also been some grounding issues on mid-2000s Nissans, Pathfinders included. I think you really need to start by checking for system trouble codes. I'm not just talking about powertrain codes which you can access with an OBD II code reader, but checking for trouble codes in the BCM, ABS system, etc., which will require a capable scan tool. You would also be able to view datastream info.

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Postby np4ever » Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:58 am

there are no outstanding recalls.
i have no camera in my truck.

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Postby np4ever » Thu Jan 01, 2015 11:01 am

i professional used the OBD II code reader but it didnt show any codes it's like nothing is there

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Postby eieio » Thu Jan 01, 2015 11:36 am

np4ever wrote:there are no outstanding recalls.
i have no camera in my truck.
...........cam sensor = camshaft sensor, not camera sensor

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Postby smj999smj » Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:43 pm

A generic OBD II code reader will not read BCM, ABS, IPDM trouble codes or any codes other than powertrain codes (engine, transmission, emission). It will also not read datastream information

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Postby np4ever » Fri Jan 02, 2015 1:09 pm

where is the camshaft sensor located exactly?and how to test it?


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