Nissan 3.0l diesel

Hi Raymond.

We will try it but first I want to (but abit scared to) connect terminals 1-8 of the diagnosis connector' to find out what faults have been registered in case something serious is wrong (while it is still under warranty). The car is a 'dream' and being a Patrol doubt a major problem. Once I am satisfied that the fault light is a red herring I will gladly try your solution - thank-you so much for your post.

Also, I am just the bookworm here and last time I looked in the engine there was only one battery?

Cheers, Karen + Mark

Hi Karen and Mark
If you only have one battery much easier, just disconnect the earth for 30 secs. Out of interest that was the first thing the Nissan dealer did when I took it to them. The lights went back to normal and no further problems, as it is under warrantee just take it to the dealer, they should fix it with no problems
Ray

Hey Ray,

We bought the Patrol from a car yard and I think the 3 month warranty (or 5000ks) only covers 'major defects'. regardless thank you so much for your info - greatly appreciated.

Cheers, Karen and Mark

Hi Sean,

OK, according to the Gregorys manual that we borowed from the library (and I am a bookworm with NO mechanical knowledge) the light comes on if there is EITHER a) water in the diesel OR b) a fault is being registered/recorded by the ECU. By replacing the diesel filter, if (a) was the problem it should have been fixed. But no, our light flashing must be (b) a fault being recorded by the ECU.

So regarding your query on the codes - there are 28 codes that can be flashed on the dash by our very smart car. Seven have to do with the injection pump, six relate to the ECU and its relays, the rest involve sensors or switches eg. air flow, coolant temp, vehicle speed, throttle pedal, cooling fan, fuel temp, throttle pedal position, intake air volume, crankshaft position, battery voltage, intake air pressure etc.

And as for your last query, I am under strick instructions NOT TO RED LINE IT so I have no idea what happens after 4500rpm. But - driving it like the precious baby it is, the light flashes on after every bump or corregation in the road.

If you are still interested in the self diagnosis chapter you can probably borrow the manual from your local library (No. 519) or I would be quite happy to send you a copy of the appropriate pages. Simply let me know your address on k_rudkin@hotmail.com but make sure you entitle it Patrol Manual or something like that or it will end up being deleted with my junk mail.

Cheers, Karen+Mark.

Hi Sean,
Thanks for your response. The manual I quoted is not at hand at the moment (back in the local library) so I am not sure about publisher, however it should be readily available at the local library, bookstore or automotive shop (seen for $39.95) under the banner of 'Gregorys' (as in the makers of the equivalent of the Qld Refedex).

Relieved to hear that my one almost redline gear change (in 1st) has not hurt the 'pride and joy'.

As the boy is from the old school, he tracked down a leak of diesel/oil (can't recall) from under the front diff to a blocked breather and when rectified seems to have solved the flashing light problem. I know nothing about cars but are hanging to connect the 'self diagnosis' plugs so the car can tell us what is/may have been wrong as I am not convinced. Call me a dizzy scientist.

Will keep you informed of developments.

Cheers, Karen + Mark