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HOW TO- Replace the fuel sending unit (1st gen)
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The fuel sending unit going bad is a fairly common problem on 1st gen Xterra's. In my specific case the Xterra would run for 20 minute intervals before choking itself out. After a short while I would be able to restart and drive another short distance before it would shortly die out again.
What wrong?
The fuel pump connector on the sending unit develops corrosion. This corrosion causes a bad connection. The bad connection causes the engine to shut off as it kills the power to the fuel pump. You might drive for a short while building up heat at this connection until it gets to hot and no longer conducts good enough to pass the power to the fuel pump. After you stall out and let it cool it will revert back to its old ways. Of course yours could also be so far gone you get no power to the fuel pump at all.
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Before you tear into it. This is a free voluntary recall so call your dealership with your Vin number to check that this has been done. If it hasn't been replaced they should do it for free. In my case my sending unit went bad again for a second time and the dealer would not replace it more then once.
Last one on this page.
http://www.lemonauto.com/complaints/nissan/xterra.htm
You need a new sending unit and gasket if your doing it yourself. Mine ran me $95 with seal at my local dealership.
1. IMPORTANT:Begin the install by disconnecting the battery don't want the chance of any sparks.
2. Remove the rear passenger seat cushion.
3. Under the seat cushion you will find a hidden trap door.
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4. Remove trap door cover. (Would make a great place to hide "something" shhh didn't hear it from me.)
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5. Remove secondary cover push the grommet in and through.
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6. Carefully remove both connectors from the fuel sending unit.
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7. Push the green tabs to release the fuel lines. Fuel will spill out have a rag ready. I like paper towel as I can easily safely dispose of it (light it on fire in backyard later, lol) Mark one of the lines I put electrical tape on the rear most line as so I knew where it went.
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8. Remove the bolts and ring around the sending unit.
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9. Raise sending unit take note of hoses and locations.
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10. Tie off a shoe string then thread the string through each line tying a knot at each line and wire. This will prevent the hoses and wires from falling into the tank later. It will allow you to quickly reconnect them later without having to dig for them in a possibly full gas tank.
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11. Disconnect hoses and wires from sending unit.
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12. Remove unit
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13. Remove gasket.
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14. Reinstall in reverse order of write up.
What wrong?
The fuel pump connector on the sending unit develops corrosion. This corrosion causes a bad connection. The bad connection causes the engine to shut off as it kills the power to the fuel pump. You might drive for a short while building up heat at this connection until it gets to hot and no longer conducts good enough to pass the power to the fuel pump. After you stall out and let it cool it will revert back to its old ways. Of course yours could also be so far gone you get no power to the fuel pump at all.
Before you tear into it. This is a free voluntary recall so call your dealership with your Vin number to check that this has been done. If it hasn't been replaced they should do it for free. In my case my sending unit went bad again for a second time and the dealer would not replace it more then once.
Last one on this page.
http://www.lemonauto.com/complaints/nissan/xterra.htm
You need a new sending unit and gasket if your doing it yourself. Mine ran me $95 with seal at my local dealership.
1. IMPORTANT:Begin the install by disconnecting the battery don't want the chance of any sparks.
2. Remove the rear passenger seat cushion.
3. Under the seat cushion you will find a hidden trap door.
4. Remove trap door cover. (Would make a great place to hide "something" shhh didn't hear it from me.)
5. Remove secondary cover push the grommet in and through.
6. Carefully remove both connectors from the fuel sending unit.
7. Push the green tabs to release the fuel lines. Fuel will spill out have a rag ready. I like paper towel as I can easily safely dispose of it (light it on fire in backyard later, lol) Mark one of the lines I put electrical tape on the rear most line as so I knew where it went.
8. Remove the bolts and ring around the sending unit.
9. Raise sending unit take note of hoses and locations.
10. Tie off a shoe string then thread the string through each line tying a knot at each line and wire. This will prevent the hoses and wires from falling into the tank later. It will allow you to quickly reconnect them later without having to dig for them in a possibly full gas tank.
11. Disconnect hoses and wires from sending unit.
12. Remove unit
13. Remove gasket.
14. Reinstall in reverse order of write up.
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Fuel Sending Unit (1st gen)
Great write-up!
Here's the recall Info:
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RECALL: 2000 - 2003 Nissan XTerra
NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V230000
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Manufacturer NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Recall Date: 05/24/2004
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 586196
Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
Summary
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR OR SIX CYLINDER ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TERMINAL STRIP TO CORRODE UNDER SOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Consequence
IF CORROSION OCCURS, THE TERMINAL STRIP COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP OPERATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE ENGINE OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
IN THE FOLLOWING STATES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT. THESE STATES ARE CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THE OTHER STATES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE SENDING UNIT FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE UNIT. IF THERE IS NOT CORROSION, THE DEALER WILL APPLY SEALANT TO THE TERMINAL HOUSING TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION IN THE FUTURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Great write-up!
Here's the recall Info:
=====================================
RECALL: 2000 - 2003 Nissan XTerra
NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V230000
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Manufacturer NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Recall Date: 05/24/2004
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 586196
Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ELIVERY : FUEL PUMPSummary
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR OR SIX CYLINDER ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TERMINAL STRIP TO CORRODE UNDER SOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Consequence
IF CORROSION OCCURS, THE TERMINAL STRIP COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP OPERATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE ENGINE OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
IN THE FOLLOWING STATES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT. THESE STATES ARE CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THE OTHER STATES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE SENDING UNIT FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE UNIT. IF THERE IS NOT CORROSION, THE DEALER WILL APPLY SEALANT TO THE TERMINAL HOUSING TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION IN THE FUTURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
OMG MAN I JUST CALLED NISSAN
apparently my car doesnt qualify for this recall, they said my alloy wheels need to be changed and something else. Im down for new alloy wheels, would they be pissed if theyre painted?
apparently my car doesnt qualify for this recall, they said my alloy wheels need to be changed and something else. Im down for new alloy wheels, would they be pissed if theyre painted?
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