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Thanks! I first thought the two bolts holding that u bracket at base had to come out. They would be a bitch. Will get dist tomorrow.

I don't know brand. I will pull one. I can smell fuel. Would the plugs make it stop like that? Do I need to clear codes for it to start? I dont have scanner. Can anyone explain or point to how to replace distributor? Seems hard to get to bolts. May replace it tomorrow. Can't figure how to qualify it.

I'm wondering if anyone can help guild me through getting this thing fixed. I am in about the worst pickle somebody could be in. My wife wants a divorce. We have four kids. I was on my way to catskill mtns NY where we just moved from to regroup, grieve, make some cash and this happened! So I am broken hearted, broke, and broke down...and at my father n laws! I have tomorrow to get er fixed or abandon it and take bus back to middle of nowhere and watch my wife date. I am desperate to get this running! Any chance you can help brainstorm this? you can message me for my contact info Very poor reception here.

ok I found it. Do I just unplug or do I need to disconnect battery

can anyone tell me where the ECM is?

Thank you so much Precise1 ! I'm not sure what the code # was. Someone else did it. where is ECM located? I'm checking the wires. Seems the wire diagram on EC-279 does not tell you where these plugs are located. Any idea?

tore the CPS off (when pulling clutch) didn't see it. I replaced it and had to buy a new plug w/ pigtail and splice on. I could not find bolt to bolt it down but it stayed tight. That was 500 miles ago. Just had someone scan and they said CPS is bad. I pulled and checked continuity of splice, all good. Ohmed out at 166 I ordered new one and will pick up tomorrow and see if ohm is same. Hopefully it comes with bolt but I doubt it. Guess I should find a bolt? I did hold it solid while someone cranked, no change.

Can anyone help me qualify the distributor and how I tell if time belt slipped without removing covers?

The distributor was replaced not long ago. Looks pretty new. The service engine light has been on since I got it. I just put a clutch in it. Don't have a code reader I have limited internet and almost zero cell service so research is slow. What grounds should I check? I mentioned ground because when I saw weak spark at plug I figure could be I'm not grounding plug well. rotor seems to be turning fine. will not start on start fluid was thinking of bringing #1 to TDC with a stick in the plug hole to tell, then seeing if valves are closed? I'm grasping though, I think there is too much variation for that to show anything. Getting desperate.

I replaced the cap and button, no difference. I pulled the valve cover and rockers are moving. I will check rotor now to see if it is consistent. Pulled #1 plug and cranked. Seems very week spark at plug but maybe bad ground. just holding against rad hose support Thank you for the advice. will try start fluid w/ just half pedal

I have a 99 pathfinder Was driving from Upper Peninsula Mi to Catskill Mtns of NY. Noticed idle was rough, then felt like miss. 500 miles into trip just lost power and died. Had towed to father-n-laws by Toledo. This is what I did Checked spark out of cap w/ spark tester Got spark all cylinders. Did not seem super strong, not sure what it should be. Distributor was replaced not long ago by previous owner. Broke fuel line free by manifold and fuel sprayed out. Can hear pump come on and sounds like fuel spraying in tank? Cranked engine w/ pedal to floor and spray start fluid in air box. nothing Any advice would be great. I am stuck and broke. Need to feed my kids. Thanks for reading

It is a 4X4

Hi I just bought a 99 pathfinder. It has 260k(it was cheap) and needs a clutch. How hard is it to put in the clutch? I will be doing it on floor of garage. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!