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2000 GU Patrol Engine Problem

Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 20:20

Jason71

Just wondering whether anyone has had a problem with there late 2000 Patrol , where as fuel pump or ECU overheats causing the engine to shut down? However when left to cooldown restarts, have been having this problem and is costing me a small fortune because no-one can find the problem. The vehicle has 58000km and is 3.0 td.
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AnswerID: 137514   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 20:29

Leroy replied:

Just wondering who is looking at the problem for you?

Leroy
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FollowupID: 391188   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 20:31

Jason71 posted:

At the moment have it in Canberra at Cooma Diesel
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FollowupID: 391297   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 16:55

Geofftoz posted:

Hi, Jason. My 3 litre patrol did the same thing, cutting out completely. The RACV managed to get it going a couple of times, after the third time it was towed to the dealers. I had extended warranty. The dealer said the problem was caused by dirty fuel and will not be covered by warranty, but I found enough evidence on the net and through these forums to prove that the fuel injection pumps regularly fail on these and Rodeos which apparently have the same pump. I presented the dealer with this information to prove that it is a design fault, it was fixed under warranty, I also know others who have had the same problem. I recommend that you fight hard otherwise you are up for a lot of money for the repair.
Geffro
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AnswerID: 137521   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 21:08

Leroy replied:

Maybe worth having a chat to your local nissan dealer. I know cooma diesel are diesel specialists but nissan should know what's going on and be able to swap ecu's etc to eliminate the prob.

Leroy
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FollowupID: 391200   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 22:04

Shaker posted:

An obvious answer, go to the Nissan dealer .... the problem is that there are so many cynics scaremongering on this forum that they frighten people off going to their dealers. Sure you may get things done cheaper at some small workshop with little or no test equipment or service tools, but the dealers do have the right equipment & tools, and these come at a huge cost, so of course you pay a bit more!
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FollowupID: 391224   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 07:57

Leroy posted:

Also the dealers are supported by techs from head office where the smaller guys have to suck it and see all the time costing the customer heaps. I'm not a big fan of dealers either but there are times where it makes sense to use them.

Leroy
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AnswerID: 137523   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 21:14

Eric Experience. replied:

Jason.
The vehicles diagnostic system will tell you exactly what the problem is, any body who takes money from you to fix it is not doing the you any favors if they dont use the correct tools or give you the correct advice. The asumtion that the ecu or the fuel pump are overheating is very sus to me. Eric.
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FollowupID: 391223   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 07:13

hl posted:

Hi..
"Will tell you exactly" is a bit strong here. It certainly "may" tell if it is something that CAN be detected by the ECU.
The injection system is actually a BOSCH system and therefore any bosch diesel place may be able to help.

Cheers

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AnswerID: 137524   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 21:16

Fast_Patrol replied:

Jason,
Cooma specialise in toyota diesel injection systems - take a little drive to wagga, and have the nissan experts ... denco diesel have a look. No affiliation etc etc.
cheers
Andrew
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AnswerID: 137560   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 08:17

fourstall2000 replied:

Take it to your Nissan dealer,they will fit a diagnostic computer to the connection below the dashboard,it tells them everything.
Unless your alternative has this equipment your are wasting money and time.
Regards
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AnswerID: 137897   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 05, 2005 at 07:42

colin replied:

dont always beleive the diagnostic equipment. have a commodore had a problem down to a holden dealer on the machine was told a faulty battery, replaced it with a newy didnt fix a thing went to a small specialist and through his network off specialist friends found it was a faulty crank sensor,problem solved and a good spare battery doing nothing. col
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