How to Replace Distributor 96-00 Nissan Pathfinder
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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a bad or broken ignition distributor. This video is applicable to the 00 Nissan Pathfinder
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• Timing Light
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• Swivel
• Marker / Writing Utensil
• Magnet - Extendable
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I love how you took the time to try going over or under one spline to show us that it’s REALLY hard to miss it. Great vid!
Quick FYI for anyone watching this in order to do theirs. You really only need to mark where the rotor position is before you remove the dizzy. The second mark is just confusing and unnecessary. Just fiddle until it lines up. Just did mine, now my Pathfinder is running like new. It's easy asf.
Great video! It helped and is much appreciated.
Lots of videos on this, but this guy was the only one showing how to unlatch the wiring connectors! It was a pain trying to figure this out since I've never worked on this make and model. THANKS! Thumbs up!
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Great video but, I'm so glad that I read the comments about the timing numbers being incorrect!
This video was very thorough step by step and well done. Thank you.
+Jacob Palmer Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Thanks, the video helped me get the small connector wires loose.
is it really necessary to set the engine at top dead center? It seems as though you could just mark it where it was at.
its not needed.. just drop the new one in and cpu will auto time it.
On my 2001 Xterra 3.3, in the Haynes Manual and on the Nissan page, it shows the timing marks as being 0,5,10,15,20. So the first mark would be TDC not the second mark
Which is correct
Different models?
is there any update on this?
Hello!
Is this true for 2000 Nissan Frontier 3.3 L? Is the TDC in the second line or the first? I an a little confused. Help me please!
Thanks. I used a smoke machine to find any vacuum leaks on my 98 Pathfinder 3.3L (am having random mostly mild misfires at RPMs above 2,000). There seems to be one coming from the bottom of the distributor, like where it rests on the block. Is there a seal there that can leak air? Or somewhere very near it? I can't see exactly where its from.
my timing light has no settings, should I still align the marks to 15 deg or is your timing light adjusting/compensating for something else?
Can someone explain to me what that timing light is doing flashing at a crank pulley? How is it telling you anything? I get its on pulsing on the first spark plug wire but how do you read the Light to know its off timing or correct?
Thanks for the video. Do these procedures applied to the 2001 frontier also ? Thanks
The clips for the throttle position sensor I took out to time is stuck pushed in. The won’t pop back out when I put them back in what can I do?
You should have showed which way you roatoted the distributor at the end there. Did you go towards left or right and just move by turning the cap or what thanks ?
Let me give you guys some advice. If your're in there, there is a good chance your pathfinder has high mileage not to mention the age. So I highly recommend you replace the bypass hose under that distributor. My '99 has 265kmi and that hose just popped at -7f.
Thank you, I could correctly set my ignition
DON'T USE A RATCHET TO RE-INSTALL THE HOLD-DOWN BOLT!! The mounting plate for the distributor is aluminum, and is very easy to strip out... Don't ask me how I know. ☹
Use a long screwdriver to get the bolt started. Use a magnetic screwdriver or a magnetic pickup tool to help guide the bolt into place and be patient while getting it started.
If you do strip it out, it's not the end of the world. You can repair or replace the hold-down bracket ($40) but learn from my mistake and save yourself the headache.
Otherwise, this is a great tutorial video.
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On my 2000 Frontier far left timing mark is TDC
New distributor has timing marks on shaft so really no need to mark it but I did anyway
Thanks for the explanation I did the same way and it work's great have a great day!!!!!
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What do I do if my timing light isn’t adjustable?
Hi,
Thanks for the video. I performed this exact change on my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 3.3 . I have no spark now. I cant get it to turn over what so ever. have spent two days now and cant figure it out. I dont think I am getting spark to the plugs now either. Once I hooked up the timing light it never flashed at all. I used a different light and still nothing. It will crank but never start. I at at a loss. Do you have any advice
i have the same issue with my 2000. my dad took the distributor off without marking anything. so now i dont get a start. i would be glad if knew what is causing my issue. seems like we both have same problem. good luck.
you may have bought a bad distributor, if you bought it on "clearance' and it was cheap, you've got a bum distributor. i had the same problem, bought a better quality one, followed this procedure to the letter, all good.
If you have a "crank but no start" means 2 things: they sold a bad distributor, or you are out of timing.
you ever fix your problem? im having the same issue currently. I have retimed it to TDC several times now and no spark. im thinking its a bad distributor
check wires make sure they are in order
My timing light doesn't have adjustment ability so which mark represents 15 BTDC?
easy to do hardest part is getting the connectors off.
Would these steps work on a 2000 Nissan Frontier with the 3.3 in it as well?
Did it?
Very well done video. Thanks
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You should have marked the housing to the block before removing the Distributor!
great video thanks
When I disconnect the lower pigtail from the throttle position sensor it dies.
Is it true that replacing this distributor will fix the p00340 code?
No, not really. You need to figure out what caused the Camshaft Sensor code first. Check for spark and voltage. I just ran into this issue on my 2001 Nissan Frontier 3.3 after changing the number 1 fuel injector due to a cylinder 1 misfire. Immediately after replacing the fuel injector, it threw the Cam and Crank sensor codes. I ended up cleaning my old fuel injector and reinstalled it. My codes went away. A friend of mine with a 2000 frontier 3.3 had the same code. His issue was his timing belt jumped a few teeth.
My 3 screws for the distributor cap are rusted and wont budge..what do you recommend
I dont want to strip either
+Henry Cerda Try using some penetrating oil to break the bolts free.
Do you ship to Australia?
+Jesus Saves Bro No, we do not currently ship to Australia. Thank you for the inquiry!
Is it true the Cam Sensor is in the distributor for 2001 Xterra 3.3?
Throwing code p0340.
The xterra turns over, sputters until I give it some gas and it shakes like all hell then completely shuts down.
yes, cam shaft sensor in the distributor along with coil etc....
Good video, but you are incorrect on the timing marks.. per Nissan, the first mark is TDC, then 5, 10, 15 and 20 degrees
I just saw this too...Went with his recommendation and now need to retime.
Nah, its not. Just did this job. Video is correct. (For MY2000 at least...)
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The repair manual also says TDC is the first mark. Which one is correct? First or second mark?
First of all thank you for this video.
I drive a 2002 Nissan frontier 4 x 4 with a 3.3 liter v6. My justanswer mechanic just said it is the first mark for the 2002 Nissan frontier v6
If you cuss at the connectors more, they go on easier
How did you take those little bolts on the side
Hola, tengo una duda mas bien quiero contar lo que me sucede para que me digas que hacer o que me recomiendas hacer, tengo una nissan pathfinder 2000 3.3 y hace un año mas o menos no anda, revisamos el distribuidor, y un rodamiento que tiene en la parte inferior que mantiene el engranage de abajo centrado estaba roto y buscando encontre que venden la carcasa inferior del distribuidor sale mucho mas barata que un distribuidor completo pero no se que me recomiendas hacer, espero tu respuesta muchas gracias por el video
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i hope yall placed the battery because im sure the distributor wasnt the issue lol seeing that battery corroded
nissans especially this one are known for dis goin bad
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Hola... Se puede escribir en español?
Si! En que te podemos ayudar?
Gracias, me sirvió demasiado.
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Hello.I need help.i have vehicle 2000 pathfinder 3300 v6. my vehicle has malfunctions.i would shoot as a video.
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