2004 Xterra Manual Trans. Car stalled out at an intersection then wouldnt start back up. Cranks good, but wont fire. Had it towed home. I sprayed starting fluid in the air intake, but it still wont fire. Wasn't noticing any issues leading up to this, just seemed all of the sudden. Not sure if I killed the vehicle myself (stopped on an incline, manual trans.) or if it just died on its own. Either way, wont start back up. Distributor cap issue? Not a mechanic, just poor and desperate. Cant afford to have it towed to a shop and diagnosed. It's my only vehicle and now I'm stranded and can't get to work. UPDATE: Picked up a code reader. I get two codes: P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 1 or single sensor) and P0328 (Knock sensor 1 circuit high bank 1 or single sensor). Are either of these codes possibly related to my issue? Also picked up a circuit tester, when cranking I get no voltage from wiring coming from distributor to spark plugs. Not a mechanic. Just learning on the fly because I can't afford a mechanic.

pedro navarro Posted on Jun 11, 2013

Car died. Cranks, but wont start. Codes P0328, P0340

2004 Xterra Manual Trans. Car stalled out at an intersection then wouldnt start back up. Cranks good, but wont fire. Had it towed home. I sprayed starting fluid in the air intake, but it still wont fire. Wasn't noticing any issues leading up to this, just seemed all of the sudden. Not sure if I killed the vehicle myself (stopped on an incline, manual trans.) or if it just died on its own. Either way, wont start back up. Distributor cap issue? Not a mechanic, just poor and desperate. Cant afford to have it towed to a shop and diagnosed. It's my only vehicle and now I'm stranded and can't get to work. UPDATE: Picked up a code reader. I get two codes: P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 1 or single sensor) and P0328 (Knock sensor 1 circuit high bank 1 or single sensor). Are either of these codes possibly related to my issue? Also picked up a circuit tester, when cranking I get no voltage from wiring coming from distributor to spark plugs. Not a mechanic. Just learning on the fly because I can't afford a mechanic.

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Hey my nissan just did the exact same thing just wondering what the status is on yours did u get it fixed? And if so what was it I'm taking if into a shop but I'm wondering how much it may cost me

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Yes, if the camshaft position sensor has failed, your vehicle won't start.

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SOURCE: Error codes, P0127 Intake air temp too high and

Here you go John:

http://www.nissanhelp.com/diy/obd_codes/p0127.htm

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