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Vans & Minivans Nissan Quest Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager Starting & Stalling Problems
345 messages, Last post on Feb 25, 2010 at 4:14 PM
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Been reading all your posts on this issue and so far we've changed the plugs, the wires, the distributor cap, the rotor, the fuel filter and the air filter with no help in the bogging out problems when we're idling. However, have an appointment with the shop friday to check for a loose ground wire at the ECM. Will let you know if that solves the problem. By the way, thanks for all the tips, since I'm female it's really nice to have a little info BEFORE I go to the repair shop! |
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Replying to: drea9418 (Oct 10, 2007 12:10 pm) Andy texaseitz  sbcglobal.net
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Replying to: aseitz (Oct 10, 2007 6:05 pm) I run it only on premium now and it runs fine. I wonder if it is the timing belt stretched and the timing is off?
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Hello Everyone I have a 95 Nissan Quest with 247k miles has been very reliable with the exception of the vans engine cutting off sometimes when I make a left turn. It starts right up.has anyone experienced something similar? any suggestions?
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Replying to: os545 (Oct 11, 2007 10:13 am) When we bought or 97 Quest GXE in 2000 with 64k on it and it was pristine but as it turned out a little over done under the hood with the steam cleaning. After 2 months the van started bucking and stalling and after a week of that it died...we took it back to the dealer where they found the distributor had a bad (dried and rusty)bearing (cleaned to well..lol) So they replaced the distributor with a rebuilt one and all was well until about a year ago (now 140k) when it started chugging now and then (especially on idle)and with a little hesitation. So I did the usual...Fuel pump,fuel Filter and air filter... It still was not right,(but a little better) so yesterday it was time for the plugs...the ones (platinum plus)I took out were not bad at all for 50k on them. I also cleaned under the cap and used compressed air to blow out any debris before taking out the plugs. Felt like a nice clean job. When I started it up everything seemed fine...just a little chug on idle (drat). It wasn't till I revved up the engine while under the hood that I heard a strange loud whirring (like a worn bearing noise) sound which tunned out to be coming from the DISTRIBUTOR, this sound could not be heard on idle or from inside the van while driving I used the screwdriver to the ear trick to make sure that was where the noise was coming from and sure enough. So in conclusion I would say that the vibration and probably sticking distributor are to blame for my vans idle chugging and hesitation. I hope this was helpful and if anyone else has any input please post. Thanks. Craig. |
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Replying to: jaggiebunnett (Oct 17, 2007 10:33 am) Question: I have a rattling sound that I think is coming from the distributor. Do I need a new distributor? Answer: You probably don't need a new distributor. A rattling distributor on these motors is usually an indication that the timing belt is loose. The timing will stretch and become loose with age. This is a sign that you need to replace the timing belt. The early model Quests and Villagers were specified to have the timing belt replaced at 60,000mi. intervals while the later model Quests and Villagers are specified to have the timing belt changed at 105,000mi. intervals. I firmly suggest you keep up with the timing belt maintenance. The good news is that the Quest/Villager does not have an interference engine and will not suffer major engine damage should the belt break. The bad news is that will be stranded and have to call a tow truck if the belt breaks. Click here for information on a DIY timing belt change. Also, be aware that the 3.0l V6 engine in the Nissan Pathfinder and Maxima IS an interference engine. |
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Replying to: aseitz (Oct 10, 2007 6:05 pm)  but everything seems to work correctly. What a relief!
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Replying to: aseitz (Oct 27, 2007 6:36 am) I'll wind up doing the same parts replacement thing one of these days since most of the parts are original on my '99 (just passed 120k miles). Still, when it does break down, it'd be nice to get it fixed on the first trip to the mechanic. Steve, visiting host |
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Replying to: claudinemj (Aug 24, 2007 11:59 am) I just bought a 96 mer villager which does this exact same thing. The fuel pump was replaced a year before we bought this. We just replaced the fuel filter and it still stalls. My question is, what is the speed sensor is this something only a mechanic can place? Can they check it first? |
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Replying to: jaggiebunnett (Oct 17, 2007 11:21 am) I must say this was no easy job mostly because of the lack of space to work in and the time it took this novice to peel away the layers to get to just the belt. Anyways short of replacing the fanbelt(s) tensioner bearings she is running sweet. excellent forum. Thanks. |
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