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Engine run and then dies in few seconds

Nissan X-Trail 2003  2500 miles
My car start and then immediately after something of 2-3second it dies. I air flow sensor but still
Travis from other 4 years ago  
TR
31 reports 
Colly from South Africa 3 years ago
My nissan diesel extrail start and die after 3 seconds, any clue
Moha from other a year ago
My xtrail 2002 also dies after second of start
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Engine stalls

Nissan X-Trail 2008 Sedan 4 cya petrol auto 290000 miles
When engine is cold it starts but stalls. Even when running it suddenly stalls
Had it checked by Nissan dealer ( Wickham Flower ) they changed 2 sensors no improvement still stalls when cold.
Zandro from Australia 7 years ago  
ZA
9 reports 
Butch from United Kingdom 4 years ago
Xtrail 2.2 diesel starts ok than losses revs and cuts out runs fine when warm can anyone point me.in the right direction
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Stalling engine

Nissan X-Trail 2005 4x4 125000 miles
After starting sometimes stalls and is difficult to start again. Once running is ok but on occasion will just stop whilst driving. The diesel plug light comes on and sometimes won't go off or start. Then the warm up plug goes off and it will start again. Also the icon with the skidding car comes on when shuts down. Any ideas?
IRONFOOT from United Kingdom a year ago  
IR
5 reports 
Migael from South Africa 7 months ago
Hey there 😊 I have a problem with my Nissan xtrail 2002model...it won't start when it's cold but when it's hot starting good...any information plz??🙂🙂🙂🙂
stan from other 6 months ago
Hey there, I have a similar problem with my Xtrail, It stalls when in motion and you literally have to stop, park and start all over. What could be the cause of this and how do I solve it?
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Engine trembles

Nissan X-Trail 2008  136000 miles
My engine trembles and I feel it quite too weak. The light that indicates the car is failing is turned on. If you have found a solution, please let me know. Thanks.
mave from United States 8 years ago  
MA
8 reports 
mavine70 from United States 8 years ago
You need to clean the air temperature sensor. If not, check in front of the engine, where the piece that controls the pcv valve functioning is located.
Pauly from United Kingdom 7 years ago
Very noisy when starting from cold
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Engine starts and dies after 5 seconds

Nissan X-Trail 2008 M9r 350000 miles
Yesterday l was driving my xtrail t31 m9r diesel engine without any problem, then suddenly engine dies, so l tried to start up the car several times but it only starts and dies
Bannet from other a month ago  
BA

Bag of nails engine rattle(inside engine)

Nissan X-Trail 2006 nissan x trail 2.2dci 1550000 miles
My engine sounds like a bag of nails rattling about all time,what can be the cause of this and is it costly?
oddy from United Kingdom 3 years ago  
OD
13 reports 

Pushing on throttle kills engine

Nissan X-Trail 2005 manual 2l 150000 miles
Started kangaroo jumping and engine shit down. Started again and as soon as pushed on throttle engine died. Since replaced sensors amd throttle control, idles but revs are up and down and when push on the kettle it still shutting engine down
Helena from United Kingdom 6 years ago  
HE
3 reports 

Does not start

Nissan X-Trail 2005  80300 miles
When driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled and I have not been able to start the engine since then. The computer, camshaft and 2 other more sensors have been checked and they are all working properly. There is no spark.
Karon from United States 9 years ago  
KA
27 reports 
STEP from United States 9 years ago
You need to check both the camshaft and crankshaft sensors. In my case, they were replaced and now it is working perfectly.
Jack from South Africa 8 months ago
I had an engine service ,but before that a had a broken key inside the ignition but the car was able to respond with the other half broken key,now after the service the car is just cracking with starting,I have tried to make another key but still not starting. What can be the problem and how can I solve it?
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Brake lights failure

Nissan X-Trail 2003  100000 miles
The brake lights remained turned on, the brake bulb was replaced but it did not want to start working properly. It turns on for 2 seconds and turns off. Injectors have got pulse and the coils are alright. Even the fuel pump is in perfect state. Please someone help me. Thanks.
Harry from United States 9 years ago  
HA
8 reports 
Alf from United States 9 years ago
That must be the wick.
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Noise when starting

Nissan X-Trail 2022  150000 miles
Occasionally, when starting the engine, a noise appears as if it were clogged, and it then disappears. I have been told that it might be a problem in the timing belt temperer.
kezzy from United States 9 years ago  
KE
3 reports 
Lavonia50 from United States 9 years ago
I have the same noise you mention and a mechanic told me just as well that it might be the timing belt temperer because the timing belt itself is metallic and only needs to be replaced if it is really damaged.
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not starting

Nissan X-Trail 2006 2.5 se gas  175000 miles
changed fuel pump , changed o2 downstream ,replaced maf, replaced cam sensor, vehicle was running good after i changed relay for fuel pump . now again its acting up no start again, pulled a plug and it was wet , so no spark? what is going on ?
jolers from Canada 10 days ago  
JO

Rear emergency braking.

Nissan X-Trail 2023 t33 500 miles
With the trailer attached the rear braking comes on. I would expect the rear sensors would disconnect when the trailer wiring is connected. This makes for a dangerous situation if you need to reverse in a hurry. Switching it off in the dash is ok but it resets after engine is shut off. Filling up with petrol requires the engine to be shut off. If i could locate the rear sensors fuse in block J/B 10A #41 it would help. When the trailer wiring cover in folded down the read switch should disconnect the sonar sensors. Now at 12,400 kms. The latest I have found about the trailer connection is the r… Read complete
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Rispo from Australia 5 months ago  
RI

No start nissan x-trail 2005 petrol

Nissan X-Trail 2005 Suv 200000 miles
Came home after a roadtrip filled it up with petrol(petrol engine). Tried starting it to go to work spins over but dosent start. Any ideas?
Xtrailus from other 7 months ago  
XT
6 reports 

I replace alternator thrice

Nissan X-Trail 2002 Station wagon SR20EAA3650 152000 miles
It stop when Im traveling long journey, and overheating ,real scare my, checked and I found alternator dead, please advice...ooooops
JIMgallah from other 8 months ago  
JI
1 report 

Not starting after changing head gasket.

Nissan X-Trail 2006 QR20 105000 miles
I changed the head gasket after over heating of the engine caused by lake of water in the radiator. Before changing the radiator the car was starting well bt after changing the gasket its now don't starting
Mabhunu from other a year ago  
MA
14 reports 

Bad camshaft sensors

Nissan X-Trail 2006 2.5 L gasoline engine, automatic transmission. 102000 miles
Engine would not start last week. Towed to Nissan dealer. They replaced the camshaft sensor. I had already replaced it myself twice during the last week. C$360. That’s a lot to me. Now the check engine light has come on again. Sure enough, bad camshaft sensor code, P0340. Hat to take it to the dealers again, but it is on warranty.
psav from Canada 5 years ago  
PS
16 reports 

Transmission failure diesel model

Nissan X-Trail 2016 xt trail diesel 1200 miles
The company i work for has 4 nissan xtrails so far 3 have had transmissions replaced within 1000 to 8000 km. Now one with a replacement trasmission has now overheated after 80kms after picking up the vehicle. The car is nov 2016 model.
daffy from Australia 7 years ago  
DA
14 reports 

Overheating

Nissan X-Trail 2006 bona vista 173558 miles
Overflow fills almost all the way 2 top n doesnt seem to b going back to rad,n host to overfliw is not pluged up.
Bfattyo from Canada 7 years ago  
BF
7 reports 

Electirical failures

Nissan X-Trail 2006  140000 miles
When raising the driver's window with its switch, it reaches the top and then returns to 3/4 of its final position. The co-driver's window can be lowered but not raised; this last movement can only be done with the main command. Both the rear and front windshield wipers engine is not working any more. After 75000 miles, the engine oil must be checked because it tends to start burning it and the dashboard does not indicate this. The airbag light remains turned on, in the agency they remove it but it activates with the first movement.
Effie from United States 9 years ago  
EF
7 reports 
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