TJ.McG (68.119.196.213) - Fri Apr 8 09:42:54 2005

My 93 Nissan SE runs fine, then surges and dies after abot 1/2 hr of driving. Wont start again for about 2 hrs--then runs very poor.

Any ideas what is causing this?

has 180K miles--never had a problem like this

Reply #1 george (207.69.139.136) - Wed Nov 30 19:25:40 2005

something is getting hot and not working properly,could be a bad ecm or distributer if it has one,or bad crank sensor. check fuel system also could be alot of things but maybe nothing mayjor. also check the timing on it could have a bad chain with the miles on it. dont know if you checked all this already but seems like engine lite would be on if its not burned out. does it lite up when u turn the key on?

Reply #2 wayne (207.200.116.6) - Tue Dec 13 20:53:00 2005

i have a 1986 nissan pickup with a z24 engine that has less than a 1000 miles on new engine. it will start up but when it runs, its sounds like it is not firing on all cylinders like a wire is missing, but i have replaced wires,plugs, cap, rotor, coils, i also checked and replaced all vacum lines, new fuel filter, can anyone help me figure this out????????

thanks

wayne

Reply #3 Josh L (205.188.116.7) - Mon Jan 2 18:27:47 2006

I have a 97' Nissan XE 4cyl 4x4 pick-up truck and it has 87k miles on it. The problem is i replaced the alternater and the battery and my battery light is still on and wipers are very slow and the headlights are dimm. I had the new alt/battery checked and they where fine. And the alternater belt felt tight. I dont know what else it could be besides wireing issues, or maybe a fuse gone bad somewhere. Anyone know? Thanks, Josh

Reply #4 mickey (68.185.152.54) - Sat Mar 4 12:36:34 2006

check the wiring harness coming from the firewall to the injectors, the injectors are spliced into one wire in this wire harness using a crimp connector, this connector will get moisture in it if you have ever sprayed the engine off and will get corroided, replace this connector and place heat shrink around the splice it should fix the problem.

Reply #5 Big dave (203.134.87.137) - Sun Mar 19 05:57:20 2006

I have a 1989 Nissan Nomad van Z24 (8plugs)and the motor is making terrible rattly sounds..louder than pinging, but not as deep as Big Ends??? I am thinking rings collapsed!!Or perhaps bearings that are just not so loud?

The thing is performing badly (especiaally under load) and is overheating as well. We have stopped driving it at present.

It was relatively fine before this. (but has never idled properly, and often goes whwhuu when you turn the key - new battery and two rebuilt alternators in last 6mths)

Do I simply put a match to it?

Or does anyone have any ideas as to what it might be.

I have always loved Nissans,especially C20 vans, but this thing has been a nightmare since we got it!

any comments appreciated.

dc

Reply #6 ROBERT WRIGHT (216.78.82.189) - Sun May 21 19:16:44 2006

I am having the same problem witha 86 nissan 3.0 v6 last time it was the ecm computer has drivers inside for fuel injection v6 had a dual TBI one side of ecm was not working replaced ecm vehicle worked fine now i am having trouble again get repair manual and check codes that ecm flashes mine is saying ecm is good but my crank angle sensor in the distributor or my o2 sensor has problems that is the only codes my ecm is flashing at this time drove it the other day it backfired and died left me sitting each piece i mentioned is expensive $130.00 to $140.00 ea cant afford to have dealer fix it then have to pay arm and leg for those parts

Reply #7 ROBERT WRIGHT (216.78.82.189) - Sun May 21 19:22:49 2006

TO ALL YOU GUYS WITH THE 2.4L 4 CYL ENGINES MOST OF THOSE ARE MADE IN MEXICO POOR QUALITY IF YOU SEE A BIG M ON THE BLOCK ITS A MEXICAN MOTOR ALSO THE 4 CYL ENGINES 2.4L ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TIMING CHAIN ADJUSTERS OR TENSIONERS BREAKING AND THE CHAIN WOULD RUIN YOUR TIMING COVERS AND YOUR OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP TO HARDLY NOTHING WOULD RUN LIKE A PIECE OF CRAP AND ROCKER ARMS WOULD RATTLE DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE

Reply #8 mike (72.86.2.179) - Thu Jun 19 19:59:28 2008

1991 nisaan pickup 2.4L starts up then bogs out seems like to much air coming in or bad gas if i was to replace the intake manifold gasket would that help

Reply #9 Buzz Hart (72.251.15.229) - Sat Jun 21 20:30:24 2008

I have a 86 nissan hardbody pu with a Z 24 engine and it died like out of fuel and will not start . Do you have any Idea what might be wrong

Reply #10 RICHARD PHILLIPS (216.201.64.161) - Thu Aug 14 21:27:03 2008

I HAVE A 86 NISSAN PICKUP, 2.4L . THIS I A 4 CYLINDRERS AND 8 SPARK PLUGS????? IT RUNS RUFF AND DOES DIES A LOT. HAS HAD A NEW OVERHAUL 20K AGO. I TOOK OFF ONE OF THE WIRES FROM THE DISTRIBUTER TO THE COIL, DID NOT RUN GOOD OS I TOOK THE OTHER WIRE FROM THE DISTRIBUTER TO THE OTHER COIL SEEMS TO RUN OK. DO I NEED BOTH COILS FIRING ON THE ALL THE TIME? IS OK TO RUN THE MOTOR ON 4 OF THE 8 SPARK PLUGS. HELP ANYBODY IF YOU CAN. THANKS DICK

Reply #11 ed (202.151.66.240) - Sun Aug 17 00:57:54 2008

4 the person whos having problems with his nissan z24 ignition coils its ok 2 run one ciol if u have amodified distributor but if the truck is stock with no mods then u would need both coils an all eight spark plugs 2 be running properly probably one of the 2 coils are dead check it out.

Reply #12 Donald M. Tucker (216.170.144.202) - Tue Aug 26 19:25:02 2008

My problem, I have a 1997 Nissan truck, fuel injected 2.4 cyl engine. I purchased it a year ago with 89XXX miles on it. It came with a current CarFax. the CarFax did not indicate any prior problems or repairs. The engine will not idle. It run great once you get past go, but it doe's seem like it lacks power. The smell from the exhaust stinks like it may be an emission problem. For the past 10 months I have had about $2000.00 in repair work, most by a Nissan dealer. They could not tell me what the problem is nor can 2 other quality local mechanics. I'm at a loss. HELP!

Reply #13 charles purelli (216.221.15.142) - Mon Sep 8 13:50:18 2008

check that the mass airflow meter doesn't have debris also check the air intake temp sensor for broken wires

Reply #14 Brent (24.18.115.129) - Sat Sep 20 19:08:11 2008

trying to find out this z24 motor.have checked all basics.

it had one bad coil.i get a 44 code at ecm.it runs good cold

as it gets hot it starts to buck.give gas while its bucking

and it runs better.idles good but has no power.i hooked up a timing light and free reved engine between 2000 and 3000 rpm

light doesnt seem to loose ignition.it has good fuel pressure

but i havnt checked vol.some times it runs fine then it starts to buck have any clues

Reply #15 dave (98.150.86.41) - Sun Oct 12 03:10:01 2008

i bought a 91 nissan 240sx fast back for dirt cheap. car crank but wont start. i got the head and block rebuilt. hopeing it would start. nope i wasnt getting any spark had to buy a new coil, ignition module, replace those parts now i was getting spark it started up runs a little then dies on me. now im not getiing spark or any power from my coil. it starts wen it wants to. all my fuse are good my ecu only reads code 55 im stuck i dont know what to check. i need some help!!!! what do i need to check?

Reply #16 mark (58.110.197.45) - Fri Oct 17 22:31:41 2008

i have a nissan nomad 1991 van (z24-c22-i eng) overall its a good van but

uses too much fuel(full tank gets about 200kms)

and seems to lack power its an automatic i have not checked

the timing yet my petrol gauge is off a little

just not game to keep driving until i run out of petrol.

Reply #17 mark (58.110.197.45) - Fri Oct 17 22:31:54 2008

i have a nissan nomad 1991 van (z24-c22-i eng) overall its a good van but

uses too much fuel(full tank gets about 200kms)

and seems to lack power its an automatic i have not checked

the timing yet my petrol gauge is off a little

just not game to keep driving until i run out of petrol.

Reply #18 curtis (68.157.63.60) - Sat Oct 25 00:36:03 2008

I have a 1986 Nissan Hardbody. I can't seem to get power to the fuel pump relay or the injectors. All fuses and relays check out okay.

The fuel pump runs when I place a jumper wire across the pump relay switch points.

Also if I spray a little carburator cleaner into the throttle body the engine tries to start.

Any ideas on what I should check next?

Thanks, Curtis

Reply #19 chris (72.215.20.26) - Thu Nov 13 23:46:49 2008

1997 nissan hardbody pickup xe 4cylinder it has had alot of work done to it and still runs bad it stalls smells nasty it also spits out black smoke if anybdy has any ideas plaese lead to to the problem i have replaced the injecters some sensers the ecu im frustrated

Reply #20 Luis (68.198.244.229) - Tue Nov 25 12:50:12 2008

i have an 1988 nissan pickup z-24. its a 4 cyl with 8 plugs and wires. The truck doesnt want 2 start. It seems like its getting gas. when i pour gas into the carb it starts then shuts down right away. i've learned that if i hold my hand over the carb the engine will stay on and rev really high. but as soon as i remove my hand the truck dies right away. please someone point me in the right direction. Its becoming very fustrating and would appreciate any help. Thank you very much in advance.

Reply #21 matt (75.136.195.253) - Thu Dec 4 18:21:50 2008

i have 86 nissan pickup something is making a pecking noise in the top of the motor and i would like someone to tell me what it may b and a price quote of repair.would it even b worth fixin?

Reply #22 Gary (24.255.173.246) - Sat Jan 17 22:05:43 2009

I have a 1996 Nissan Hard Body. I want to buy some motor parts for (distributer parts) or others please contact me!

Reply #23 Ron (211.26.30.129) - Mon Feb 2 00:14:24 2009

I have a Nissan Namad DX 1990 Model.I have a large hole in the radiator . Where do I start to repair or replace the radiator . Do I need to take off the seats to start?

Reply #24 Mickey (74.171.249.168) - Mon Feb 16 19:22:27 2009

I have a 93' nissan xe 4 cylinder pickup truck. I washed engine off lightly. Cranked afterwards and drove for hour or so afterwards with no problems. Next day noticed problems. You can rev up to 1500 to 2000 rpms and hold between that and it pulsates up and down.Above or below is alright. Except when driving and let off excelerator and give gas again, it hesitates a little and jerks before excelerating. Took it to Nissan dealer they longer have a way to check for sensors or what ever to see what is happening on vehicles older than 96' models. Told me it could very well be the coil and resistor breaking down. Replaced both with no change. HELP.

Reply #25 steveO (208.54.14.24) - Sun Mar 1 00:10:52 2009

Don't understand??!!! I have an 89 nissan hardbody se v6 , that in all its slpendor , has run phenominally with 22, 000 mi. On it..... no knocking pinging or loss of power.... maintained regularly.... this last tune up, I did plugs wires rotor and cap, oil and just the basics...... now truck idles high, engine lights on and falls on its face @2500-3000 rpms...I am lost, I've checked and rechecked.... no vacum issues.... everything looks good......runs like and sounds like a stuck valve or dead cylinder.... haven't checked the codes yet for the engine light...... dunno where to plug in diagnostic...... can anyone point me in the right direction here..... I love this truck its apart of our family.....

Thank you in advance.

SteveO

Reply #26 scott (70.106.218.254) - Tue Mar 17 09:06:54 2009

i have a 86 nissan hard body pickup with a z24 engine its a 5 speed and runs fine but if i try to wind it out inbetween gears it falls on its face and after it runs a while it idels ruff and shakes the hole truck any thing i can do to get it to run right it will only let me wind it out to about 3000 rpms?

Reply #27 jay (72.130.213.158) - Sun Mar 22 14:24:52 2009

i have a 1995 nissan hardbody 4cyl. and it runs great but the only problem i'm having is that when i'm driving on the highway or driving for a while, it just suddenly dies or the idle revs high then low. this is an intermintent problem and does not always happen all the time, but when it does, the engine just dies or it starts to rev high then low then the enigine dies, but it starts up right away. i was wonderign if anyone knew what the problem was??? vaccum line cracked maybe?? thanks

Reply #28 Lewis Chambers (68.198.85.117) - Sun Mar 22 14:46:14 2009

I have a 1997 nissan xe pickup truck, replaced fuel filter, o2 sensor, new exhaust, no convertor, wires, plugs, cleaned throttle body, cap, rotor, still have a problem. I drive down the road and it seems like you turn the truck off for about 5 seconds and then it fires again, backfires through exhaust when this happens.someone told me it might be the ignition coil?Could that be the problem? please someone help me out on this ? Thank you Lewis Chambers

Reply #29 jay (72.130.213.158) - Sun Mar 29 04:07:43 2009

i have a 1995 nissan hardbody 4cyl. i was just wondering when you change the fuel pump, do you have to drop the tank or is it mounted outsie, thanks

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Reply #31 jay (72.130.213.158) - Wed Apr 8 02:05:48 2009

how do you know when the mass air flow senosor is going bad??

Reply #32 Wendy (219.134.64.5) - Wed Apr 8 03:14:05 2009

Check the engine , you'd better ask the distributor for help.

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Reply #33 robert wright (207.69.140.50) - Sun May 24 19:08:38 2009

for all you folks that have a nissan that runs and dies check the ignition coil mounting bracket to see if you have a transistor control module mounted on it it could be a 2 or 1 plug module they work thru your computer and will cause ignition problems when bad new cost from $115 at auto parts stores to over $200 at a dealer i replaced 3 already solved the problems of running and dying also nissan engines areprone to leaking intake gaskets from the factory causing your engine to suck air and not run right you can take a mechanics stehascope and probe around the intake ports and listen or spray starting fluid around them and listen for engine runs faster

Reply #34 Joe Domagala (74.163.144.140) - Tue Jun 9 19:48:21 2009

Hi everyone,

I have a nissan 4 cylinder z24 automatic engine it, stumbles over 2500 rpms. I cleaned the throttle body with seafoam and that didn't help. I took it over to mechanic for fuel system dianoise and he tells me it is my mass air flow sensor. I have not change it, yet. Waiting on some feed back. Right now the mass air flow is disconnected and the distributor is set full to one side. Thats how the mechanic got it to run and it, also has a fast idle now about 1500 rpms. Can any help?

Thanks,

Joe

Reply #35 Joe Domagala (74.163.144.140) - Tue Jun 9 19:51:10 2009

Hi everyone,

I have a nissan 4 cylinder z24 automatic engine it, stumbles over 2500 rpms. I cleaned the throttle body with seafoam and that didn't help. I took it over to mechanic for fuel system dianoise and he tells me it is my mass air flow sensor. I have not change it, yet. Waiting on some feed back. Right now the mass air flow is disconnected and the distributor is set full to one side. Thats how the mechanic got it to run and it, also has a fast idle now. Its about 1500 rpms. Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Joe

Reply #36 Joe (74.163.144.140) - Tue Jun 9 19:52:21 2009

Hi everyone,

I have a nissan 4 cylinder z24 automatic engine it, stumbles over 2500 rpms. I cleaned the throttle body with seafoam and that didn't help. I took it over to mechanic for fuel system dianoise and he tells me it is my mass air flow sensor. I have not change it, yet. Waiting on some feed back. Right now the mass air flow is disconnected and the distributor is set full to one side. Thats how the mechanic got it to run and it, also has a fast idle now. Its about 1500 rpms. Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Joe

Reply #37 Joey D (74.163.144.140) - Tue Jun 9 19:53:20 2009

Hi everyone,

I have a nissan 4 cylinder z24 automatic engine it, stumbles over 2500 rpms. I cleaned the throttle body with seafoam and that didn't help. I took it over to mechanic for fuel system dianoise and he tells me it is my mass air flow sensor. I have not change it, yet. Waiting on some feed back. Right now the mass air flow is disconnected and the distributor is set full to one side. Thats how the mechanic got it to run and it, also has a fast idle now. Its about 1500 rpms. Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Joe

Reply #38 DAVIDSAVAGE (173.16.27.14) - Sat Jun 13 14:26:40 2009

I HAVE 1996 NISSAN XE, AT ABOUT 2000RPM THE MOTOR STARTS GOING IN & OUT LIKE THE REV LIMITER IS KICKING IN, ONCE U GET ON THE ROAD IT STOPS DOING IT. SOMETIMES IT ACTS LIKE IT'S DYING OUT BUT WHEN U ACCELERATE IT RUNS GOOD.

Reply #39 Joe (97.65.244.253) - Tue Jun 23 13:25:57 2009

I have a 97 Nissan XE. I have replaced the Plugs, Distributor and Cap, Air Temp Sensor, Fuel Filter, Air Filter, Fuel Pump, PCV Valve, and have cleaned the Mass Air Flow Sensor and injectors. My truck runs fine for a while but then it will run rough. The truck will also turn off when at a stop light. Does anyone have and Ideas on what could fix this?

Reply #40 William (98.150.132.91) - Sun Jul 12 13:05:41 2009

I have a 89 nissan p/u truck with a z24 8 cylinder engine.Was running fine until the electric fuel pump started to go, my truck started to get a minor bog when in idle.then it got worse.so i changed the EFI but the truck still kept bogging.I changed the plugz wires and distributor and its still doing it.The truck starts and idles without dying out but my truck sounds like a really loud and obnoxius Chopper.I've tried adjusting the throttle body flap cause they said it had to much air flowing through but that didnt help at all.Dont know what else do.if anyone has advice or has any kind of idea of wrong please let me know.truck has been down for about two months now and havnt touch it since the last time because i ran out of ideas of what could be wrong.If anyone knows i would surely aprreciate the help and will make sure to return the favor..

Reply #41 Dave Hodge (97.89.42.232) - Thu Jul 30 12:49:37 2009

For everyone with stumbling and dying altimas go up to REPLY#33. Robert is telling you what your problem is. A constant rough idle is an intake manifold gasket leak. A loss of power at cruise is the transitor control module. I know he is correct because 2yrs ago I had to replace intake gasket and now its the module.

Reply #42 brett (220.253.98.238) - Sat Sep 19 08:48:45 2009

i have a 1991 nissan nomad van xe, 2.4 twin 8 plugs. i dont know the firing order on the distributor cap or where no 1 plug lead starts on it, i know its 1, 3, 4, 2 but where on the cap for both sides? please help

Reply #43 ross (220.244.7.4) - Mon Sep 21 00:38:50 2009

brett. my nomad has firing order marked on side of dist cap.

which you cant see unless you remove the cap, i= intake side

e=exhaust side.just be sure to mark front of cap before removing

it.if this dose not help i can check the vehicle when wife gets home, good luck.

Reply #44 Toby (129.59.8.10) - Wed Oct 14 14:22:09 2009

My 1989 Sentra 4cyl with 98, 000 miles rungreat (except) every once in a while when you hit the gas it has a Bog* to it, Then picks right back up and goe's fine, Later another bog what's going on? Any help would be very appreciated

Reply #45 mike (75.198.16.15) - Fri Oct 16 16:00:53 2009

hello, i have a 1995 nissan xe haveing problem with it.it will idle rough and when driving it it will buck around like it's missing .when you maintain a speed it won't do it.had it to several garages noone can find a problem.change several parts.can anyone advise.

Reply #46 Kim (70.12.5.164) - Fri Oct 23 18:34:03 2009

I have a 1997 Nissan XE pickup and I hit a deer recently which damaged the corner light, the headlight and the radiator. I am ordering those parts, but before I get started taking it apart I wanted to see if I could find a parts breakdown list or assembly diagrams.

Can anyone help me.

Reply #47 Bob (69.71.170.116) - Thu Oct 29 15:47:30 2009

First off I am working on a 1986.5 d21 Z24. The engine will start and run fine for 30 to 45 seconds and then it will idle very erratically like missing plug wires on numerous cyclinders. I changed cap, rotor, plugs, wires, and fuel filter. both coils are working, but here is the kicker on the exhaust side I took off all of the spark plug wires and it still ran the same. Someone please give me an idea my next area to look at is the ECU or the throttle body

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