Where is the fuel pressure regulator on a 2002 Nissan Frontier?
Not sure if this will help. You have to remove the upper intake to get to the fuel pressure regulator. It is on the back of the fuel rail drivers side.
What happens when the fuel pump goes out on a Nissan Frontier?
There are physical signs that you can feel when your Frontier’s fuel pump is going out. Before taking anything apart, check to see if your engine’s computer has any trouble codes saved in it. The engine may throw a P0087 trouble code. This trouble code detects that the fuel rail/system pressure is too low.
What do you need to start a Nissan Frontier?
At the most basic of levels your Nissan Frontier needs three things to start: Air, fuel, and spark . If any of these things aren’t present, the engine won’t turn over at all.
When do you need to check fuel pressure?
Many times when confronted with a no start or performance problem you need to check fuel pressure. This is a helpful guide on how to go about that process. Many times a fuel pressure gauge can be rented from your local auto parts store or tool rental outlet. If you went to purchase a gauge they vary in price greatly.
Where can I get a fuel pressure gauge?
This is a helpful guide on how to go about that process. Many times a fuel pressure gauge can be rented from your local auto parts store or tool rental outlet. If you went to purchase a gauge they vary in price greatly. The biggest concern is the adapters used to tie into the different fuel systems you’ll encounter.
There are physical signs that you can feel when your Frontier’s fuel pump is going out. Before taking anything apart, check to see if your engine’s computer has any trouble codes saved in it. The engine may throw a P0087 trouble code. This trouble code detects that the fuel rail/system pressure is too low.
How do you check the fuel pressure on a Nissan?
That video is not a correct way to check fuel pressure. There is a Schrader Valve on the end of the fuel rail. Hook the gauge up to that. Not only do you need to make sure there is pressure, but it has to be the correct pressure. I recommend getting a service manual and forget YouTube.
At the most basic of levels your Nissan Frontier needs three things to start: Air, fuel, and spark . If any of these things aren’t present, the engine won’t turn over at all.