Nissan Patrol 2000 4.2l turbo diesel fuel transfer problem

Submitted: Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:41
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The "Sub Tank" light is showing and the fuel will not transfer from the sub tank to the main tank. We were told by an aftermarket Nissan spare parts guy that it could be one of two things, the fuel pump between the two tanks (which has tested OK) or a solenoid under the cab floor on the driver's side. Any suggestions gratefully received.
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Reply By: Outbacktourer - Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:50

Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:50
Disconnect the battery for 1/2 an hour and try again.

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Follow Up By: Mick O - Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 13:11

Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 13:11
Second that. Presume you've checked the fuses as well.
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Follow Up By: Luke SA - Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 17:05

Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 17:05
Usually works after 5 mins for me
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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 17:17

Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 17:17
3rd that.
Simply disconnect all battery's for a minimum of 5 minutes and it resets the fuel control.

As said if that does not work have a look at the earth on the sub tank or put another on it.

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Reply By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 13:27

Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 13:27
Also worth checking the earthing of the subtank wiring. This has caused problems in the past.
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Reply By: judes34 - Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 17:54

Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 17:54
Thanks for your help guys. Disconnected the battery terminal and that fixed it. Very grateful thanks.
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Reply By: GerryP - Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 21:46

Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 21:46
Almost sounds like Bill Gates had a hand in designing these systems for Nissan... if it plays up, just turn it off and reboot :)

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Reply By: OREJAP - Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 22:16

Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 22:16
Had the same problem with my GU. The service manager said that a sensor had shut down the fuel transfer because water or air was detected & therefore valve on pump shut. Very annoying when getting low on fuel and you want to transfer diesel into main tank. My problem occured during a river crossing. The Toyota system is far better where the vehicle can be driven via the aux. tank or the main. like on the 100 & 80 series.
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