2004 Nissan Xterra Crank no spark Distributor replacement

This was a crank, no start.
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[@faustogonzalez8397]

Thanks great video. Just FYI , the Purple Wire you mentioned at the Distributor connector (wire # 3) is the REF signal (120 degree signal) from the Distributor back to the CPU. The Purple w/ White wire (# 1) on the distributor connector is CPU ignition control to the distributor, it turns on and off the Transistor - which controls the primary coil on and off and therefore controls when Spark occurs. Also, the Nissan Manual calls for Base timing at 10 degrees +/_ 2 degrees BTDC @ ~ 750 RPMS. In addition, 12 v power into distributor is Wire # 7 and Ground into distributor is wire # 2. Once again thanks so much for your video

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

You’re welcome and thank you for the update I appreciate you watching

[@georgeowen3506]

Do you know what the 6 wires are for the nissan frontier ka24de distributor connector?

[@faustogonzalez8397]

I got the Nissan Manual for the 2001 V6 & I4. I'll look it up, I bet it's very similar to the 2004 4 cylinder.

[@faustogonzalez8397]

@@georgeowen3506 PIN 1. Ignition transistor, a digital square wave input into this pin from the CPU triggers the coil to fire for every cylinder. You need a Scope to confirm proper operation of this signal. PIN 2. Ground wire to body ground to provide the transistor a path to ground in order for the transistor to discharge to ground. You can test this wire/pin by using a 12 volt test light, one end of test light to 12 v on battery and the pointed tip of the test light to pin 2, at all times whether the ignition is on or off the test light should light up brightly. PIN 3. Is an output from the distributor camshaft position sensor, this signal is a square wave output that detects every 1 degrees of rotation of the engine, this information is used by the CPU to determine fuel injector timing and piston position. You need a scope to confirm this output is working properly. PIN 4. Is an output that detects the 1 degree rotation of the engine is used with crankshaft speed sensor to determine engine misfire. You need a scope to confirm this output is working properly. PIN 5. 12 v power in from ecm relay to camshaft position sensor. 12v required here whenever ignition is on. PIN 6. Ground for camshaft position sensor and provides ground for shield wire, to reject noise. PIN 7. 12 v to ignition primary circuit, 12v required here whenever ignition is on. PIN 8. Ignition check detection wire/pin, detects the coil has fired, if coil firing not detected, service engine soon light will come on. Called the MIL light.

[@faustogonzalez8397]

@@georgeowen3506 CORRECTION PIN 3. Output that detects every 180 degrees of the engine rotation, therefore coincides with each of the 4 pistons. This info is used for Fuel injector timing and piston position by the CPU (Engine Computer).

[@ernestjones5113]

You absolutely can buy the internal parts for the distributor. I have replaced the bearing in mine, 4 dollars... and not difficult if you are comfortable pressing a bearing. The cam position sensor, part # rsb56 is anywhere from 20 to 45 dollars The coil/condenser unit is also available on-line

[@leog9524]

Where did u buy the bearing

[@faustogonzalez8397]

Geaux Tigers !!! I got 2001 Xterra V6, I got the ignition and Idle running like a Champ.

[@MaxxDoberman]

Good info but he needs to get a new camera man, this guy sucks. He never heard of zooming in so we can see what's going on? WTH?!

[@christophersluss2129]

dondi2261 LMAO!! word...

[@Beretta96Dan]

Ditto the comment before mine. The cameraman is definitely a rookie! Lol!

[@rickbaier1042]

These are great vehicles. But a distrubter that last 2-3 years is a royal pain in the A.

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

I know I hear ya sometimes I’m still trying to figure out why the rotor burns through on these vehicles

[@toddlehman928]

I have the exact same hole blown into my distributor cap as yours, exact. But my distributor is turning. And it doesn't sound like the one in your video.

[@1rvtastic124]

My fire was messed up and under distributor there was this disk with little holes . The problem i had was the little bearing in there was bad and the disk thing was wobbling, messing it all up

[@chickenfarmer296]

Any advice why I can’t get the distributor to sit flush? It’s staying 1/8” off the base

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

It usually means the oil pump rod is not lining up down in the center. See if it’s an Allen on the bottom shaft of the distributor and go down and turn the pump or. You’ll have to bump the motor over until it drops down. But your risk being off a tooth

[@scottyfixer452]

My 2002 Nissan Xterra distributor doesn’t want to sit completely flush and bottom out either. The bottom of the distributor shaft has no keyway in it or Allen head that needs to lineup I’m curious if the one you repaired so I completely flush when you dropped it in

[@chrisparker6384]

Did you guys go aftermarket with the distributor?

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Yes but factory is a better way togo

[@vap0rtranz]

makes you wonder how many guys just call it a day when the engine starts again VERSUS actually adjusting the timing

[@stevenb320]

Ok so have a 2003 Nissan frontier 3.3l supercharged Replaced the following still no spark from distributor, rotor turns not a timing issue. Fuel pump and filter Spark plugs Wires Complete distributor Knock sensor Mass air flow sensor Main issue is Zero spark Tested multiple things Good voltage to distributor and ground Starter cranks good Battery brand new Terminals new Fuses and relays all tested good Have not replaced crank sensor No engine light on dash when key turned to ON Position Code Scanner goes to 96% wont connect 100% Could it be a ECM issue?

[@BrotherWitch]

Can I get a transcript? I can't understand what you're saying.

[@chadskiba5804]

What do you do if you don't index the distributor before removing it?

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

You have to put the crank shaft pulley at top dead center Then point the distributor rotor to the #1 cylinder

[@chadskiba5804]

@@CoopersAutomotiveRepair Thanks!

[@ayodelesunday4264]

I have similar problems the coil frequent got burnt and have replaced the coil still the same. Buying coil every 2 weeks. Pls what can I do

[@amongthewillows9953]

Help! I swapped out my distributor last night in my 04 Xterra started right up ran fine shut it off wouldn’t start fiddling around with stuff got it to start ran fine now won’t start at all any suggestions? (Autozone distributor new)

[@amongthewillows9953]

Unplugged the battery tonight will see if that tricks the tps assuming that’s the issue :/ any suggestions would be great!

[@georgeowen3506]

Does the frontier ka24de distributor have the same wire pins as this one in the video? I've searched for wiring schematics for this, and cannot find any with color codes. Im trying to find out what my ecu needs to wire up the motor swap, like what each of the 6 wire pins are on the distributor? The ka24de wires are black,white,white,orange,black/pink,white/purple. Which is wire is ground, 12v, signal, 5v?? I could use some help thanks

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Sorry George I don’t have an answer for you on that. I’m sure you could check a local shop and possibly ask them if they were trailer wiring diagram. I know also sometimes the parts houses have access to wiring diagrams also

[@tonyaclaridy7916]

I have a Nissan extera 2004, the starter went out on it because of oil leak, changed starter, then son in law tried to fix oil leak, now it won't run, did crank but idled high and run rough, but drains battery too, now won't crank, any thoughts?

[@charmes6724]

What if you don't have power going to the distributor? that purple wire you checked. mine has no power there and i'm not sure where to go from here. fuses are good

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

From there I would need a wiring diagram to find out where the purple Wire gets its power. I’ll have to check it out Monday let you know

[@paulhodges7829]

I would love to hear your video, however the background noise crazy loud!

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

need to watch the newer stuff. Audio is much better. This was back in the day with a learning experience.

[@osoh1594]

Muy bueno el video 👍

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

No problem

[@venomx4093]

Good job on the information, but a very crappy camera operator. You would've been better off videoing it yourself.

[@gabworld2446]

Kinda helpful

[@markhuyette8509]

Should have put some lubricant on the new distributor gear before you installed it

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Let me see no engines full of oil wouldn’t be necessary waste of time

[@alexisalfred7132]

I have an 04 xterra every 2 weeks my distributor goes bad whats causing that

[@trekinseattle]

I own 4 Pathfinders and 2 Qx4s. And have owned, fixed, sold many more. The factory Distributor almost always has a bearing failure. This throws rust all over the inside of the Distributor and causes the no start, or allows the main shaft to slide and this movement physically destroys internal parts. It is very difficult to replace that bearing but can be done. I ONLY use Japanese parts. What causes the bearing to fail? Too much spring tension on the very bottom gear. Its held in with a small roll pin. Remove it and cut ONE coil off the spring, sand the cut end to deburr it. AFTERMARKET Distributors, Almost all companies sell the same 2 Chinese built units. They ALL have bearing failure in a VERY short time. China copied the OEM part but used a far lower quality bearing. To make the cheap bearing last longer remove the roll pin and cut one coil off the spring. Also when the bearing completely fails it falls into the engine and destroys the Distributor and cam gear.

[@zmoorer]

I have a 2000 Pathfinder with the 3.3 and 125K miles. It has recently died on me twice with a pending code of P0340 camshaft sensor. I removed the distributor cap and cam sensor and found rust and small metal fragments laying inside the distributor. Is that a sign of my bearing going out and what do you recommend I do at this point?

[@bettysweat698]

I have A 2006 nissan xterra just spent 1500.00 on it at nissan and it runs good till the motor warms up and then runs sluggish and dies after motor cools it will crank up and run till motor warms up and does the same thing again what could it be

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Too many things that can cause this sorry I can’t help you without personally checking it

[@calambres6614]

I have a small spark from the distributor and fuel but no start could it be the crankshaft position sensor? Can a bad crankshaft sensor cause no start

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Luis Rodriguez You have to use a spark tester and set it out at least 40 KV. On the coil and from the plug wire. If it jumps to get out then it’s not spark

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Luis Rodriguez Also if you have injector pulse it’s not a crank sensor or spark

[@nicks9489]

I have the same problem with my 2003 xterra and after watching this video I changed the distributor. The vehicle is still not starting. Is there another reason for this problem (crank, no start) to occur?

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

did you test the fuel psi?

[@nicks9489]

Fuel pressure is fine. I realized the rotor is not spinning so it is the timing belt.

[@faustogonzalez8397]

There are many problems that can create a no start situation. 1st you need to confirm the distributor is not putting out spark to the spark plug wires, this would confirm you have a distributor problem. Then you need to confirm the correct voltage levels at the distributor connector input. There are several input and output signals/v dc values at this connector that are required for the distributor to operate correctly. In addition, ignition timing has to be correct, fuel has to be delivered to the fuel injectors and compression has to be checked on engine. You did not supply enough information to help you directly fix this situation.

[@AdrianMendoza01]

My 2000 Frontier starts fine,then lower revolutions and turns off by itself while waiting at the red light after a few minutes driving normally... No check engine lights or nothing! Really don't know what to do...

[@frankmunoz1957]

Did you find out what was the issue? Have a Pathfinder with the same problem, already changed the distributor and fuel pump

[@AdrianMendoza01]

@@frankmunoz1957 Nope, it stopped doing it since the weather changed and became warmer around here on Colorado. Really don't know what to make of it... Somebody told me that probably the alternator was almost frozen and was skkiping some notches on the disc...

[@frankmunoz1957]

@@AdrianMendoza01 oh I see, yeah makes sense, thanks for answering

[@mineoichokwaan8783]

What's the cost of the distributor

[@vap0rtranz]

>$250

[@huskyhunter5044]

My nissan xterra wont start.

[@venomx4093]

Ok.

[@your247support]

We can’t hear shit

[@jasons4715]

You made 20 minutes video for 10 minutes video

[@bekiou]

Your camare guy that's bad.

[@jefferykingstonjr3625]

Thank you!! I stumbled acrocc this video while scratching my head. My car would run then stall, until it wouldn't run any more. I followed your steps and they led me to the distributor. I ended up doing plugs and wires while I was working on it too. Thank you!thank you! I would have someone else work the camera tho... but your video was very helpful!

[@bladimirb4526]

Did switch the distributor yourself?

[@calambres6614]

What could cause the cam shaft sensor in the distributor to blow out?? I installed 3 units already and they don't last a week

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Luis Rodriguez not sure

[@joshgraves6630]

Bad ground in the circuit

[@kevinmctavish852]

why didn't you set the distributor to TDC before commencing the work? I thought that was a cardinal rule. People who watch this video will be thrown off by this demo i think. Maybe i am wrong, let me know.

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

You only need to TDC a vehicle when you don’t know where number one is or if it’s is out of time. Otherwise it’s not necessary just mark It same direction and you’re good to go

[@pantherplatform]

You got voltage going to the coil?

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

That’s a good question yes voltage and ground checks are good 12 V and ground

[@pantherplatform]

@@CoopersAutomotiveRepair I just finished all the pin point tests and determined that the coil is faulty. Just happened to die in the shop after replacing the transmission filter. Started and ran after the filter job but wouldn't start again after it sat for a couple hours.

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

This distributors are very common. Even the new ones

[@smile-jf3dn]

if you want people to see your videos put the camera closer

[@polewalker]

Great video but here's a little update. I changed out my distributor and I bought an $85 one off Amazon it only lasted 400 miles. To get a good reliable distributor. Had a real hard time with the timing light but got it working

[@brandonrose1415]

I have 03 nissan frontier 3.3 and no spark I replaced disturbutor 1 once and did the samething again so I replaced the distributor and it still will not start

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Could be a fuel problem. Do you have spark to the spark plugs. It’s so need to test for fuel pressure

[@barryn2535]

What do you suggest if your not getting power to the purple wire ?

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

This is where you Need a wiring diagram at the circuit. Can’t recall where that power wire goes.

[@faustogonzalez8397]

The Purple wire #3 on the distributor connector is an output from the Distributor to the CPU, its called the 120 degree signal. The vehicle needs to be running to view this signal on a Scope. The distributor connector requires 12 v in via Black/White wire pin #7 on the distributor connector. Ground into the distributor is via wire # 2, Black/Red wire. If you do not have 12 volts in at wire # 7 , then you need to check the ignition switch , which is required to provide this 12 v in.

[@plsniper]

Mechanic changed my distributor a year ago and ever since then it has trouble starting. It's like someone was playing with the ignition key, on and off back and forth. I would call it studdering cranking. :) It does finally start and runs great. I thought it might be the starter, so I changed it, but that didn't help. Mechanic is retired now, closed down the business. Any thoughts on what could be the weird cranking issue?

[@egraffius]

plsniper check your ground wires to the engine

[@faustogonzalez8397]

are you kidding me, get an ASE certified technician to work on your car !!

[@kennethmuth788]

Great video. I had a code 0340 on my 2003 Frontier, I have replaced the distributor but the truck still will not start. Still getting the same code and still sounds like no spark. Ant thoughts?????

[@jakenoack6702]

Kenneth Muth ...did you ever figure out your problem? My frontier cranks, won’t start. I am getting no spark. I had code 0340. Replaced distributor and have same symptoms and code 0340 persists.

[@MeatHarmonica]

@@jakenoack6702did either of you ever figure it out I’m currently having a problem

[@jakenoack6702]

@@MeatHarmonicaYes. I bought a new knock off distributor and I installed it and my problem was still there. I went down a big long rabbit hole and eventually discovered that the new distributor I had put in was bad. I ended up getting a genuine distributor from a junk yard and put that in and my truck started right up. Took me almost 6 months to come to that conclusion.

[@MeatHarmonica]

@@jakenoack6702 thank you for replying to something years old I appreciate that! I’m currently in what sounds like the same situation. I bought a 1999 frontier only has 162k on it, but I got it with two codes. Crank angle sensor and knock sensor. I replaced the crank sensor then it wouldn’t start, put the old one back in no start. Checked for spark and no spark, so I replaced the distributor with a new one still no spark. So either something wire related got messed up with the crank sensor or my “new” distributor is bad

[@pedrofleitas165]

Good afternoon, Thanks for your video. I have an xterra 2000 V6 in a year I have changed three Distributors and after a time each one has started to fail. What do you advise me? Thanks.

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Hi resistant in spark plugs spark plug wires. Or weak ground connection or power circuit

[@rickbaier1042]

@@CoopersAutomotiveRepair Which ground connection. The negative cable which ground please be specific

[@pondamom49]

Great video but it's hard to hear you because it's so loud in the shop.

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Listen to some of the newer videos audio has been fixed but thanks for watching

[@ernytejeda2766]

My friend you can buy distributor parts on line it's cheaper than replacing the hold distributor im a mobile mechanic and i had replaced parts for xterras 3.3 distributors

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Yes, I hear you i understand. Thank you.

[@armandomunoz6518]

Omg its way have so many Nissan exterra on pickuparts L.A california every weekend seand me notificacions arrived 3 0 5 NISSANS 20O1 on...LQ PICKU PARTS.. fridays.

[@stonebruze1499]

Couldn't not hear you

[@dylankinch2735]

whats up today tim. guess what i picked up today buddy. i got a snap on vantage pro for a really good deal. im pumped to have access to a scope. ive been wanting one forever. i also got my astro light in the mail.

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

That's great. The vantage is a nice scope. very user-friendly. I'm just working hard. Repairing a 2004 Chry Sebring convertible. To sale. And cleaning the shop. Getting it ready for the walk about . video.

[@bajacalifornia4247]

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[@Brian_Boxtruck]

Thank you for the video! It was very helpful

[@ramonquiala4427]

My truck has no spark

[@jasons4715]

You seem slow omg they need pay you$5 an hour

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Good thing I’m an owner and I could take my time always do and get paid $30 an hour

[@kumara5492]

get a life, and don't post such comments

[@eulisesmontero3890]

What if it's a deep winding sound almost gurgling

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Have not watched this video in a while I’d have to rewatch it and see what you’re talking about I don’t know

[@eulisesmontero3890]

When I turn the key to the ignition on my Altima it is a low whining sound

[@CoopersAutomotiveRepair]

Sorry I can’t tell you without hearing that one

[@JKKillerB]

Thanks. I couldn't get my rotor button off. After watching your video I now know why... :) Take Care !!!

[@carlovincetti1352]

I mean did he have to hit the horn every time he started it or was there some problem with it

[@olliefoxx7165]

I think it was for safety. To let anyone around the engine know it was about to be started

[@fretilandrejacques7896]

Good