Nissan Frontier: Running Rough / Misfire: Part II

[@KilgoreUSA]

Dad always said leave a place better than you found it. Thanks for reminding me of his wisdom. Miss him.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Can we give MauriceUSA a whole bunch of likes? I got the same lesson. We need more of it.

[@mhadlock78]

I would like to thank you Eric for all the great content. I have been watching many of your videos as a "DIY" mechanic I learned a ton! Yesterday I was able to put some of that knowledge to use. After my father threw 3 motors, a window regulator assembly and 2 switches at his 1998 Dodge Caravans drivers side power window he still was unable to fix it. Using some jumper wires, a power probe, and armed with the factory wiring diagrams and plug pin outs. I was able to isolate the issue to the sub harness in the door itself. Took less than 30 min for the proper diagnosis. Even though we were getting battery voltage at the proper terminals, it was unable to power the load or even the express down relay. In an effort to never have to deal with this issue again, I pulled the whole harness out of the door, and re-wrapped it and checked it for loose connections. We also cleaned the contacts on the door-body connector. In the end a corroded body to door plug was the likely culprit. After re-installing the harness back in the door, the window worked perfectly. I doubt I would have been able to be so confident in my ability to fix the problem without the lessons learned on your channel. Most importantly I got to make a memory with my 75 year old father as we beat this dumb problem once and for all. When I was growing up he taught me a lot about working on cars, it was cool to have the tables turn and be able to teach him about more modern car electrical systems and how to troubleshoot them. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with the rest of us.

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

That's an amazing and endearing experience!👍

[@70289121]

That's awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Kind of nice to see that even a PROFESSIONAL has to struggle with some hoses !

[@DK-lq8nj]

I don't know if people realize how much effort it takes to film, edit and put this stuff together. I for one so appreciate your efforts, and obvious late nights. You've taught me a lot. Then, you step it up more notches!! Absolutely loved the charlie Chaplin silent move effects!! You are a true teacher, and genius. Keeps us wanting more! Thanks, and keep the learning coming.

[@Vfh........y]

Maybe you can start a revolution and get people to stop calling his place of business. These videos could come to a halt if he feels like it's not worth his trouble. Also send them a little swag for his effort.

[@kevinbyrne4538]

2:59 -- Someone else tried to fix the problem; they failed. So, correctly, they turned to Dr. O -- patient, persistent, thorough, and knowledgeable.

[@ProtoSimTechnologies]

I worked as a technician at a Honda dealership for over a decade. During my apprenticeship, I wish I had had someone like you to work with. You seem incredibly knowledgeable, and take a very methodical approach to fixing vehicles. You've earned a sub from me.

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

Let you know what we think?????? Hell...what we always think... You sir, are THE man.

[@1013redoak]

I don't know how in the world you know how all that crap goes back together! Your truly amazing!

[@danlevesque5437]

It's a art piling up parts like a stack of boxes in your work areas as long as you keep at least 2 similar things together you have your reference of where you left off-site minus the one lost paper or fasteners that fall to places unknown

[@jon62ify]

If you have a cell phone take pictures lol

[@dredrotten]

It's good to see someone who loves their work.

[@dustinschoemaker5268]

That's exactly what I'm about to do to my 2001 nissan frontier. Its missing and new plugs and plugwires and new distributor didn't fix it. Thanks for this video now I know what I'm getting into.

[@sanity1977]

Giant q-tip was a must on this repair. I was not aware they made those in jumbo size 😬, great detailed repair video!

[@MiguelFlores-jp1ss]

That paper that fell into the engine, were instructions not to open box over the engine, hahaha!!!!

[@ischmel3884]

Instructions......using those things is like cheating!

[@MiguelFlores-jp1ss]

@@ischmel3884 Haha, sometimes there more confusing. I'd rather look at KZbin!!!

[@rayg9069]

Real men don't need instructions, or road maps, or petrol.

[@MiguelFlores-jp1ss]

@@rayg9069 Damn right bro !!! Instructions, who needs 'em I got KZbin, hahaha

[@djfelon4life]

You are a badass mechanic. I bow down.

[@robinsonsmotorcycleandauto3929]

1 nissan back on the road better than it came in. Great job Eric

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Great black n white fast-forward clip there - the music reminded me of Grandpa Smitty ... and it made me imagine the comments he would have, seeing the process required to reach one lousy injector! He's turning in his grave right now! I'll never forget when he brought home his spankin' new '76 Torino - we had the hood up in his garage with the drop light blazing away, and he said, "Look at this! Pretty soon you won't be able to work on these G/d engines!" Those were the days of emission bandaids in the form of 1,000 miles of vacuum lines. He forgot how stubborn we can be in our younger age - we're still gettin' 'em fixed! 👍 Man, sorry you have to deal with all the phone calls there! I would feel embarrassed calling some shop and saying I'm a viewer of their channel, and can you help me ... People today are cut from a different cloth than I'm used to, that's for sure! I suppose it's pretty easy to avoid, though - any number that isn't a local area code, don't answer - that's what I do with the crazy Craigslisters. Doesn't make it any less aggravating, though! I'm not known at all on the net, and I still get bombarded with spam calls. 10 a day gets annoying - I can't imagine what you're getting every day ... 😣 KNOCK IT OFF YOU CRAZY KZbinRS!!! 😡😡 Eric's trying to run a business for F's sake!!

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

Smitty Smithsonite I agree wholeheartedly!!! It’s a privilege to watch him work and give such excellent instruction. And, to boot, run a business!! Love to meet him and chew the fat, but bother him at work?? Oh, hell no. And he tells everyone, if he can do it, you can do it. Instead of bothering Eric, put on your thinkin’ cap and work it out!!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

@@BigDaddy_MRI - HEAR HEAR, Harry!

[@foodskewed9197]

Mother lover is extremely polite for those rear coolant hoses!!!!!!!

[@VWWRENCHIE]

SMA stands for Smooth Motor Acquired. good repair👍

[@vm9684]

I've done a few timing belts on those engines. Those upper intakes are not fun. Great video. The scope stuff is what I look forward to learning.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

V M I love the scope stuff as well.

[@SteelheadTed]

But you don’t need to take the intake off to do the timing belt.

[@vm9684]

@@SteelheadTed to get to the water pump gasket and the pipe behind it, you do. I had to expose the whole valley to get to it. Sorry, I should've said timing belt kit.

[@Kermode13]

@@vm9684 That's odd as I have a 2002 frontier with the VG33E and when I did the timing belt kit , (Belt, idler and water pump) the intake didn't have to come off at all. But I did have to remove it to replace the valve cover gasket on that side.....Wow!!! what a fight for those hoses in the back. Probably just sell it if and when I have to take off the intake again...haha!!

[@vm9684]

@@Kermode13 I don't know bud. I was just adding a little of my experience. My main point was that taking those intakes off is not fun at all and it was reassuring to see a mechanic I look up to have the same troubles. I just should've wrote that originally. Have a good 'un.

[@comingundone27]

Look at Eric getting all fancy with his video editing! Very nice video sir and appreciate the effort you put into them. I have learned a lot from you over the years. I have been a first video you made subscriber!

[@witwolfdebruin]

The only problem I can hear is the exhaust leak..... Thanks for sharing your fix

[@frugalhobbyist7404]

Sold my 2000 Frontier back in 15' rather than deal with pulling the intake for the notorious knock sensor failure. watching this video reinforced that I made the right decision....thank U.

[@weldingjunkie]

Frugal Hobbyist I had to take upper and lower off wait a pain it was on my 03 xterra yiitr right

[@johnaclark1]

I did valve cover gaskets on on of those engines. Glad the struggle on the back lines wasn't just me.

[@stevefleck5892]

Thank you for following up and making the fix video! Another satisfying project.

[@wyattoneable]

Editing really makes a difference in the viewing pleasure. Great information, verification and instructional value here buddy.

[@fascistpedant758]

I second that.

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

wyattoneable No doubt about it!!

[@weldingjunkie]

I was wearing headphones only one lol I was like why can’t I hear anything. The black and white was mono, I was swearing at you tube 😂

[@bobbybenn8275]

Very knowledgeable, you save customers money by taking the guess work out. Keep up the good work. Shout out from Moss Point, Mississippi. Great technician.

[@JoesAutoElectric]

Great follow up. Those Nissans are a pin. Everything on them is difficult coming apart. Nice to see it all worked out.

[@spelunkerd]

Thanks for including the time lapse to show how much work it is to get at injectors. Guys who advise replacing all at the same time have a point, though it goes against the grain to replace normal parts.

[@waltershulas623]

People stop calling Eric he does not work for free by the way great video

[@jamesunderwood9100]

First time watching you , my dad was a master mechanic his whole life(diesel mostly but could fix anything) I can tell you are a great mechanic too!!!

[@SIGINT007]

Public shaming of KZbin users calling you is in order... “Hi Eric, this is Elaine! Love the channel! Say, I’ve got a 1973 Lada Riva that seems to be running roughly. Could you call me back and tell me what’s wrong?”

[@fascistpedant758]

"Come to think of it, text me back instead. Unlike you, I'm too busy to answer the phone."

[@tedsaylor6016]

Eric should be assembling a "best of" messages video. That would be funny.

[@armunro]

Nice job. Great diagnosis rather than blindly changing parts. Those Pico folks should send you some freebies! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@whatsnewonthemountain]

I just bought a new 4425 Pico at AesWave because of Eric O, Thanks, Eric !

[@tb2187]

Did I miss the vote for tripod vs tool cart? I kinda miss the earthquake effect whenever tools were put back on the cart.

[@mikeholt3545]

Right it was almost like interactive video

[@ahill007ny]

Yup me too especially when we end up falling over and Eric is like woah 😂

[@janpur1417]

Once we landed on the laptop keyboard and I ended up in the ER! I love the Earthquake shake too!

[@ionracer24]

U guys r idjits

[@kevev]

I miss it too

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Wow, qtips for the jolly green giant! Haha. Another outstanding vid Eric. Nice methodical diagnostic. Love how you leave things better than you found them by cleaning up others sloppiness. 👍

[@BlewsDr]

I'm a Nissan owner since 89. I've had three. Great to see you working on that one. Still have a 2001 Pathfinder LE V6. Intake hoses and connectors are hellish. My 89 Pathfinder swallowed a valve when the timing belt gave out. Repaired it myself and my ex brother in law is still driving it. Newer Nissan's have gone down hill and are not near as reliable as rear wheel drive ones. Big Fan and always learn new techniques from you. Thanks!

[@teacfan1080]

You are the "fastest" mechanic around. With the Victor Talking Machine cranked up in the background, it must give you all you need to work. Either that or a few cups of coffee in the morning.

[@tommieduhswamy6860]

Weren't those called Victrola RCA? ...Jus' curious.

[@jesussantos2751]

One way of getting those side feed injectors out without breaking them is to pry it with a wide flat screwdriver, stick the flathead between the the injector were the pigtail clips in and top of the fuel rail were the injector sits In and slowly twist the flat head until it pops out, spray lube around the injector helps it release smoother,

[@laohantun7404]

Another happy customer.....thanks Eric....you are one in a million....

[@chadgardee1496]

I jus did head gaskets on one of these 3.3 🤦‍♂️ what a pita you ever do a job you regret 😂 this is going too be one of them for sure great video Eric I rewatch this again years later I know your frustration on the hoses 😡

[@mikechiodetti6737]

Nice fix! Wish they could all be that simple!

[@braulioortiz5250]

I wanna be as good as you. As a mechanic. Thank you for helping us with this videos I really appreciate all you’re effort

[@bdrrogers]

Great idea of measuring cranking current draw on each cylinder for compression evaluation.

[@CopCat34]

Awesome video. I have learned quite a bit from your videos. Keep’em coming. More Money. More Money.

[@izzynutz2000]

Holy moly lady. ...?!?! That was an act of Congress to get that injector out... Nice job Eric

[@rtta51]

Common on a transverse mounted V6. Pain in the butt.

[@PaulysAuto]

Loved the old time video screen play, lol, felt...oh I don't know, really classic and timeless amongst the plastic and fine craftsmanship of those in the Pacific! Very awesome video Eric, keep up the great work and remember there's one classy lady out there watching the show! And no sir, I ain't talking about my dame....she's a truly remarkable thing, like the Titanic was in her day, a remarkably huge masterpiece in its splendor and greatness! Keep racking um up...we are behind you every step of the way man!!! 😉🤣🤣🤣

[@KatrinaRussell]

Your videos are narrated very well, and production features are really excellent. It's a joy to watch even if the topic material is way beyond my understanding, lol.

[@qasimsweet1658]

This is Q once again... It would of been nice to mention that these Nissan vehicles have specific color coded fuel injectors FYI so instead of showing off or presenting kids play bogus diagnosis and pretending that you know how to use the equipment rather than showing them off is the drift im getting, but once again i say this with respect and i wish you the best and thanks for the video.

[@alabalanutnbolt]

The fused jumper for the injector current draw was a great 👍 idea 💡. That’s one to use in future diagnosis for sure . Another storming video Eric .cheers

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

ala montana I love that trick as well!

[@TheBenjammin]

I'm glad guys like you take the time to make these videos.

[@Guust_Flater]

What can I say, good video, good repair. Keep doing what you're doing. 👍

[@kthwkr]

Very creative with the B&W and music. I half expected a prat fall.

[@dougtexas]

What? No brake cleaner, big nasty, or fire wrench. Had to contemplate whether or not to hit the like. LOL Great job and glad you now have a known good to pass on to others.

[@jamesbruno5896]

That intake looked like a PITA! Sweet job thanks for sharing!

[@70289121]

It is.

[@dashiznit89]

I want to say thank you. I was having a misfire problem on my freshly built vg motor and I was suspecting the injectors since it was the only thing I didn't replace on the rebuild. But after locating the cylinders that had a misfire I found I had the spark plugs wires for #4 and #6 switched. I swapped in new plugs on those cylinders in case I fouled them. Fired right up and ran super smooth. Thank you for at least showing a in depth video on how to troubleshoot the right way. I guess I was rushing it and didn't look over to make sure I had everything right. Much respect and thanks to you.

[@anytimeminutes3992]

Love the channel . Love the way you diagnose problems and don’t throw parts at stuff . Wish you were an instructor . Great job and u just got a new subscriber buddy😇

[@70289121]

You did a great job, I have taken the top plenum off my 3.3l a few times now, the first time I replaced the hoses in the back. Also replaced the spring clamps with new worm screw type. Adding a small amount of Vaseline on the pipes and inside the hoses makes it easier to install, just make sure you get the clamps very snug. Thanks for sharing these 2 videos with us!

[@stevenhzoll7057]

I wore my genuine South Main Auto hoodie sweatshirt to breakfast this morning, I got RESPECT and a pretty good meal. Thanks Eric.

[@rhkips]

All that work getting the intake off, and you didn't throw a set of 1000cc injectors and a Haltech ECU in there to start a turbo build?! C'mon Eric, it's a Nissan! ;D Seriously though, awesome find! It's not as often we see a failing injector like that. Usually by the time a vehicle comes in, the injector is dead-shorted, full-open, or just stuck or clogged. Temperature-dependent failure modes are always a treat!

[@pathassett1495]

Great job! Always great watching you diagnose car problems and how explain what you see on the picoscope. Keep up the great work.!

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

Dang. And I was gonna call to say “Howdy!” Those dang KZbinrs. By the way the black and white part had some dog-gone good music!! I liked how you verified the wire loom to make sure there wasn’t any added resistance when the bad injector was connected vs directly on the bad injector. Now that is some excellent troubleshooting. I’ll call you later. 😂😂😂 Thanks for the great video(s)!!!!

[@leepennington4649]

The music made me want popcorn and funnel cake. Loved it! Thanks for the follow up vid.

[@fascistpedant758]

What was that music? I have An intake gasket set to do on a Buick 3.4 this week, if it goes that fast with that music, I'll try it.

[@pauldionne1665]

Wonderful to see a vehicle that tries to make it difficult for this man to do his job. He ALWAYS FINDS the right way. Great deduction Just like Sherlock Holmes (Mechanic of Auto

[@johncosta110]

City working on that Nissan frontier you did one hell of a job you’re a good mechanic that’s why am concerned my six cylinder frontier smells like varnish gas runs rough when you put air on I don’t know what to do maybe you could give me some notesI really appreciate what you did thanks a lot your friend Walter

[@BigDog50001]

Eric, the problem is those crazy KZbinrs that call aren’t smart enough to know that they are the crazy KZbinrs you are referring to....

[@danlevesque5437]

Makes me wonder how many phones are set up for actual appointment calls for actual services later in the week or another line just for crazy u-tubers

[@edengates66]

Thank you so much I have a very similar vehicle which has been giving me huge headaches going to have my friend come over with a good scanner and verify the same cylinder

[@daveyio87]

Looks like you got the job on that Malibu! I really like seeing the pico in action!

[@deanmckee1385]

Great job Eric that was good to see

[@Paul1958R]

Eric, Great video and fix - I love it when Laurel and Hardy replace injectors on a Nissan Frontier with the big 33! SMA#1 God bless Paul

[@danlevesque5437]

Wasn't it a record player instead of the injectors I remember that too!

[@ersaviation3031]

It's overall a good engine but it's a real pain to do work on at times.

[@feeneysmechanical6215]

Great video Eric, btw Steve Zack from bosch wanted me to tell you he says hello. Last week I had a mac tools scan tool diagnostic class and he was the lead instructor. He is a nice guy and we talked for bit.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Yes sir, he is a smart cookie :)

[@Coolness59]

Excellent diagnosis as always, Eric O!! 😎

[@victorbeltran3075]

Great job like always thank for been so detail on your videos

[@coldspring624]

After watching this I went outside and lifted the hood on the 68 and laughed out loud.

[@WibbyKDX]

Cool. I have to do this soon as well as valve cover gaskets and new exhaust manifolds

[@the7.3powerstrokeguy98]

Wow this frontier looks great 👍. Seems like its been sitting inside a museum everything is clean including headlights. Wonder miles on the vehicle

[@KevinCollins2157]

Love the old time Keystone Cops flicker vibe!!

[@stephenlutz123]

My 1995 Villager (rebadged Nissan Quest) had a similar engine design. I had 2 bad injectors. Had to take the plenum off, lots of coolant lines in the back, etc. Cost me over $600!

[@dirtysanches503]

$600 in part or $600 for mechanic to fix it I'm having some of the same problem just want to see what it could cost me

[@petemiller5813]

Nice touch that you filmed the fast forward disassembly portion in black and white to match the music. You're becoming a Hollywood production.

[@Darwinpasta]

Reminds me of when I took the intake off the VG30 in my Pathfinder. And yes, those hoses at the back are a SOB.

[@danbancroft7709]

Thank you Eric. Great clear video. Thanks for the expert advise with the oscilloscope waveforms. They made perfect sense.

[@OscarSegundo]

Good video, it was worth a shot to look into that knock sensor code since i think its located under the intake as well.

[@Cowboy_Ash]

This Frontier will probably live on for another 18 years. Good old school Nissan.

[@vicm694]

Before Nissan was crap.

[@Diagnosedan]

Great diag. Eric! This car was pretty clean!🤣🤣

[@Eremon1]

For like 2 or 3 seconds there you had me fooled with the toothpaste gag. I was like, "WTF?! Uhmm...wait a minute..." lol Your injector will pop right into place, minty fresh.

[@alanmatthews5949]

Glad you got the job. Could you put in flat rate hours for jobs you do? Or hours to do job. Lots of dis assembly. Wait till GDI comes... or GDI with port. Who knows what’s next!

[@davidplumm5394]

Good job Mr O. You are a true master. Obviously you enjoy what you do. Mrs O always makes for a better video. Just a hint Hint Hint...

[@fredbach6039]

The fast speed on the initial teardown just emphasized how much of a pain normal maintenance can be. I would sure prefer to have stuff out in the open.

[@BoerGuy]

You definitely have an eclectic taste in music. Loved the video.

[@ojjenkins7110]

Just an FYI Eric, bigclivedotcom recently compared clones of the Astro 40SL by opening them up and seeing how the clones are cheapened and he opened up the 40SL as well to show its innards. Happy Spring

[@Aviator013]

Step by step video on removing the intakes would be phenomenal. These frontiers/Xterra almost always get an issue with the knock sensor.. and guess where Nissan put it.. not much info out there on how to get it done..

[@phillippowell3847]

There was a British motorbike called A Vincent 1000 V twin it was nicknamed the plumbers nightmare because of the plethora of external oil pipes later versions were modified to correct this Nissan take note .

[@moeshouse575]

last summer i bought a 2016 Frontier V6. 4.0 i think my engine is alike the one you worked on. iam very happy with the low speed throttle response on mine. but i think they put a fast cable pull system on mine.

[@kmt01]

Brought to you by the offices of Liftnpul & Luknchec, where we keep at it until there's nothing left to lift, check or pull.

[@mph5896]

You should have a whats up Wednesday in which all you do is play messages of people leaving you messages. A guy tried to justify his rational for calling you on a post here awhile back. He thought his call was VERY important and was an exception to the rule. HA.

[@mannys9130]

Oh god, which video was it that he commented that on? I gotta see that. 🤣

[@krugerblue]

Charge them by the minute for leaving messages :)))

[@Charles_Mulberry_7977]

Happy Sunday Eric!

[@sabergermd]

Silent movie style was a nice touch!

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Eric you are the real deal. You and Evander Holyfield.

[@Eastendhunter9]

great truck ! put over 200k sold to a friend still going strong at 260k

[@JRAX2]

Great video Mr. O! Great job! Thanks again for making it look so simple! Be blessed

[@wasserman63]

nice job eric

[@davidangelamelcher9591]

My Frontier suffered a similar problem, but mine turned out to be bad bearings in the distributor, but it was intermittent, usually at the worst times.