Why does the distributor not turn the camshaft?
Hi there. It is possible that the camshaft gear has sheered off the camshaft and will not turn the distributor shaft. Remove the timing cover and turn the crankshaft and watch the timing chain turn the camshaft. If the distributor is not turning but the camshaft is turning, then pull out the distributor and look at the gears.
What makes a Nissan 3.0L engine not start?
Without spark, the engine will crank but no start. The ignition system of the Nissan vehicles covered by this article use either distributor type system or a COP (Coil-On-Plug) ignition coil system. In a COP ignition coil system, each cylinder has its own ignition coil; thus eliminating the distributor entirely.
Why is the distributor not turning on my car?
It is possible that the camshaft gear has sheered off the camshaft and will not turn the distributor shaft. Remove the timing cover and turn the crankshaft and watch the timing chain turn the camshaft. If the distributor is not turning but the camshaft is turning, then pull out the distributor and look at the gears.
How do you know when a cylinder is on compression?
To do this, you’ll need to put your finger or thumb into the open No. #1 cylinder spark-plug hole while turning the crankshaft (an assistant can help but I was able to do this easily by myself). When you feel air coming out of the cylinder, that means it is on the compression stroke.
Hi there. It is possible that the camshaft gear has sheered off the camshaft and will not turn the distributor shaft. Remove the timing cover and turn the crankshaft and watch the timing chain turn the camshaft. If the distributor is not turning but the camshaft is turning, then pull out the distributor and look at the gears.
Without spark, the engine will crank but no start. The ignition system of the Nissan vehicles covered by this article use either distributor type system or a COP (Coil-On-Plug) ignition coil system. In a COP ignition coil system, each cylinder has its own ignition coil; thus eliminating the distributor entirely.
Why does my Nissan 2.4L not turn over?
In other words, the engine doesn’t turn over at all. This is usually due to a bad starter motor, bad ignition switch, bad neutral safety switch, or the engine is locked up. If this is the case in your particular situation, I recommend testing the starter motor.
It is possible that the camshaft gear has sheered off the camshaft and will not turn the distributor shaft. Remove the timing cover and turn the crankshaft and watch the timing chain turn the camshaft. If the distributor is not turning but the camshaft is turning, then pull out the distributor and look at the gears.