need help with my s13....

[kurobe045]

hi. i'm kinda new on zilvia...
i have a 1990 s13 fastback ( auto ). has 129,*** miles. few weeks ago i changed the oil and oil filter and also filled coolant for the first time since purchasing the vehicle...( Oil was "mobile 1 5W-30 high milage/synthetic" ). after driving for 20-30 minutes the car died out on me after stopping at a stop light. ever since, it wouldn't start. had a couple of friends who know little bit about 240's to check it out. checked all spark plug's/OK, fuel pump/OK, injector's/ think its OK, but still have no clue why it won't start. can anyone kindly help me out?? since its my first car... pretty depressing not knowing what's wrong...

[Sileighty_85]

check ECU for Codes (Refer to FSM)

check for Vaccuum leaks

[kurobe045]

thanks. do i need the OBD thing to check ECU?? another guy told me to use starter fluid and try start my car...

[Sileighty_85]

thanks. do i need the OBD thing to check ECU?? another guy told me to use starter fluid and try start my car...

there is a potentiometer on the ECU itself


- this is general for 89-98 Nissan
- to set car into diag. mode, with the key in the "ON" position, turn potentiometer screw on ECU fully clockwise, then turn it fully counterclockwise. The LED on the ECU will begin to flash.
- first digit = LONG blink; second digit = SHORT blink (ex: 1... 1... 1... 1... then 1-1-1 equals 43 = TPS)

Error Codes Biatch
11 Crank Angle Sensor/Camshaft Position Sensor.
12 Air Flow Meter/Mass Air Flow Sensor.
13 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
14 Vehicle Speed Sensor.
21 Ignition Signal.
22 Fuel Pump.
23 Idle Switch.
24 Throttle Valve Switch.
25 Idle Speed Control Valve.
28 Cooling Fan Circuit.
31 ECM.
32 EGR Function.
33 Heated Oxygen Sensor.
34 Knock Sensor.
35 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor.
36 EGR Control-Back Pressure Transducer.
37 Knock Sensor.
38 Right hand bank Closed Loop (B2).
41 Intake Air Temperature Sensor.
42 Fuel Temperature Sensor.
43 Throttle Position Sensor.
45 Injector Leak.
47 Crankshaft Position Sensor.
51 Injector Circuit.
53 Oxygen Sensor.
54 A/T Control.
55 No Malfunction.
63 No. 6 Cylinder Misfire.
64 No. 5 Cylinder Misfire.
65 No. 4 Cylinder Misfire.
66 No. 3 Cylinder Misfire.
67 No. 2 Cylinder Misfire.
68 No. 1 Cylinder Misfire.
71 Random Misfire.
72 TWC Function right hand bank.
73 TWC Function right hand bank.
76 Fuel Injection System Function right hand bank.
77 Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit.
82 Crankshaft Position Sensor.
84 A/T Diagnosis Communication Line.
85 VTC Solenoid Valve Circuit.
86 Fuel Injection System Function right hand bank.
87 Canister Control Solenoid Valve Circuit.
91 Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit right hand bank.
94 TCC Solenoid Valve.
95 Crankshaft Position Sensor.
98 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
101 Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit right hand bank.
103 Park/Neutral Position Switch Circuit.
105 EGR and EGR Canister Control Solenoid Valve Circuit.
108 Canister Purge Control Valve Circuit.

[driftnuts]

maybe check the distributor if it cranks rough maybe your timing but if it doesnt crank over at all try the ecu thing
dont check me on this but thats what happened to my old parts car.

[kurobe045]

ok. thanks guys. this really helps!! gonna try it on sunday!