03 GU problem...need advise please

yes david thats right but as soon as i start climbing it loses power either i have to rev f### out of it or back down to a flat surface and start again

just a thought , brake light adjustment?? In my auto I use left foot for braking and found if I still had the brake lights on when merging the fuel was cut to idle (embarrassing). Thinking if its a bit rough and the brake lights are set a bit hair trigger it may be cutting fuel, just a thought...silverback

thanks for that david but i have just had the pedal position sensor replaced so fuel is not the problem maybe internal,,possibly too much lag on thr turbo, going to nissan on wednesday thanks for your advise......john

Hi John M,
Did you find out what the problem was with your Patrol. I am experiencing something similar, mine is due for a major service soon and is still under extended warranty.
The Nugget

we have fitted 100s and 100s of non genuine air filters to 3ltr partols never seen a air flow sensor stuff up because of type of air filter
infact last air flow meter we replaced actually had nissan filter.
where did you hear this rubish
cheers

#1

I think Andrew means after market oiled foam type filters, apparently the oil contaminates the MAS.

Glenn.

hi andrew, pitty you didn't put more money on bet, all air flow components and the air were serviced and replaced last week including the filter (original nissan one) thank you for taking the time to respond with your advice....regards john

nowimnumberone

Mate, I thought it was common knowledge but obviously not. And like you say, it even happens with the original air filters but filters that require oiling really stuff up the MAFS. (in my experience)

If you haven't experienced this type of thing, no worries.

I have however, seen it many times and it happened to me.

I was merely stating my suggestion based on experience to help the guy resolve the issue asking the question. Be it right or wrong.

I'm just glad I only lost $1

While on the subject of non genuine filters, if you go to repco or anywhere like that and ask for an airfilter for a 3.0 patrol you will not be given the right one!

The filter you will be given is simply a dry paper element filter (grey in colour) and the correct one for the 3.0 patrol is a cilicon coated paper element (red in colour).

I have had several disputes with mechanics about it because of problems I had while in the Kimberley in 2003 and the car had been fitted with the wrong filter. The MAFS was compromised by dust getting past the filter.

Muzz,

You are very correct! The dry paper elements still let through particles that sand balst the MAF.

Leroy

Found it thread no 56483. "Here was the question"
Hi all i am a new member so bare with me ...no profile yet.
Here is some advise to all out there that own a 2003 GU Patrol....... I have owned mine for only 3 months bought it with 60,000kms on the clock, i had a problem with quick acceleration the patrol would not respond and die down to idle revs, didnt matter what gear or at what speed if i hit the throttle quick it would not respond without completely getting off the accelerator and the of course changing down a gear or two,,,,very dangerous in some situations, like roundabouts for example, so for you people out there that could be having the same problem, it is the " pedal position sensor" which requires a completely new pedal kit with a small cost of $700.00. Hope this might help someone out there

Not the same thing, but maybe related ??? Regards Seve M

hi steve thanks for the advise, but i posted that thread last week since that it has been fixed and powering fine.... thanks john

Sorry John, didn't even look at who posted it, Di@khead me. Glad you fixed it anyway, nothing worse then an intermittent fault. Regards Steve M

A Nissan 3 litre diesel with a design fault???
I don't believe that at all :-)

An 03 , Nissan will fix under Warranty ,, love to see that ,, as pink pigs fly by , lol.