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Questions tagged [primera]

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Car turns off when travelling at high speed

I usually keep a speed of 150-160 km/h (93-99mph) on the highway without any problems whatsoever. However, yesterday I decided to go up to 170 km/h (106mph) and the engine doing around 4600 rpm, when the engine suddenly turned off. The engine was…
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Can there be 2 fuel pumps in a petrol car?

My car is a Nissan Primera P12 (2500 cc) and recently I heard from my mechanic that there are 2 fuel pumps in the car. One closer to fuel tank, and another closer to the engine. Is this a normal configuration for a petrol engine? Why would it need 2…
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Power loss in Nissan Primera SVE. Possible causes?

I have a Nissan Primera SVE (2002 model). Mileage is about 200000KM. Had its timing chain replaced at the end of 2013 because it was "stretched". Since then, I haven't had any problems (up until now). Yesterday evening, I noticed that the car was…
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Whining noise from valve cover region, Nissan Primera P11 1999

Recently I've been hearing a whining noise from the engine bay. After checking, it seems to come from the valve cover. I've checked the motor oil; level seems ok although the oil is black but not smelly. There´s no white foam in the oil either. It…
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Nissan Primera Timing Belt Lifespan

I have a Nissan Primera P12 2500cc sedan (2001) at around 97,500 km on the odometer. I asked my mechanic when do I have to replace the timing belt and he said it lasts the lifetime of the car and doesn't need replacement. Although everywhere I look,…
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Belt noise only when A/C clutch is engaged

I have a 2003 Nissan Primera 2L with what seems to be a belt noise when the A/C is turned on. The noise isn't really a typical high pitched squeal, but is very noticeable when the hood is lifted. If I spray water on the A/C pulley, it…
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What could be the problem? Battery or something else?

For some weeks I noticed whenever I want to start my car (Nissan Primera 2000) it takes a few seconds more to start than the usual turn-the-key-and-voila-ignition. And sometimes it won't start at first try (no cranking and very dim lights), but…
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NISSAN Primera P12 2006 - ABS is working constantly

I was planning to buy this car, but one thing worries me - ABS is always trying to interfier, no matter what weather conditions is outside. It looks like he is always detecting a threat, every single time I brake. Then I reach the speed above 50 MPH…
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Nissan Primera P11-144: electro «control box»?

On my car, Nissan Primera P11-144, there is a couple of electrical malfunctions on secondary systems, namely on climate control and ceiling lighting: CC blows only hot air regardless of set temperature, while CL doesn’t react to door closure /…
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Can a Crank sensor cause fuel pump failure?

I have a Nissan Primera P12 2001 (2500cc) which was working without any issues. Yesterday when I try to start, it wouldn't. Talking to the repair guy said it was the fuel pump. But later he said it is the crank sensor at fault, which prevented the…
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