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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 03:25 PM
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Add that $50 code reader to your kit.

The '99 was bucking like a bronco when she warmed up and had no power. Well, my first thought was the TCW-3 I've been putting in the gas for a couple of months now. Thought I might have clogged up a FI. Injector was clickin, seemed ok. CEL flashing under load.

$50 Autozone code reader to the rescue. ECU threw a P0306 and P1320. Ignition system cylinder 6 misfire. Ordered a Hitachi coil pack($58) and 15 minutes did the trick. Runnin' like a rabbit again.

If you haven't yet(noobs) pick one up, it'll save you sum serious bux.

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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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Or turn the pot on the ECU for free. Check ECU

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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 04:02 PM
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True. But I'd rather drop the $50 for the digital readout and ease of clearing codes.
Old Jan 20, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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True. But I'd rather drop the $50 for the digital readout and ease of clearing codes.
What about NissanDataScan2 software?
Old Jan 20, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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I have the ELM327 blue tooth and am happy with it.
Old Jan 20, 2015 | 04:43 PM
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Or have Autozone scan it for free?
Old Jan 20, 2015 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by progrocker
The '99 was bucking like a bronco when she warmed up and had no power. Well, my first thought was the TCW-3 I've been putting in the gas for a couple of months now. Thought I might have clogged up a FI. Injector was clickin, seemed ok. CEL flashing under load.

$50 Autozone code reader to the rescue. ECU threw a P0306 and P1320. Ignition system cylinder 6 misfire. Ordered a Hitachi coil pack($58) and 15 minutes did the trick. Runnin' like a rabbit again.

If you haven't yet(noobs) pick one up, it'll save you sum serious bux.
you sir are the noob, member since 05 and just now buying a scanner. i've had one for 2 years and was going to auto-powned for 2 years b4 that. and, 50 bux for a scanner?? nien!!!
Old Jan 20, 2015 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by nestorlugo
What about NissanDataScan2 software?
NDS2 works great on 5th gens. Only NDS1 will work on a 4th gen. I have both and I can only use NDS2 on my neighbor's 2000 model.

Also note the connect strings are different on NDS1 for 99 models compared to earlier models.
Old Jan 20, 2015 | 08:02 PM
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I use a $20 one. It has definitely paid for itself.
Old Jan 20, 2015 | 09:06 PM
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I have the ELM327 blue tooth and am happy with it.
I have one too, and it works great.
Old Jan 21, 2015 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by asand1
I have the ELM327 blue tooth and am happy with it.
Which diagnostic package are you using with ELM327?
Old Jan 21, 2015 | 05:21 AM
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Which diagnostic package are you using with ELM327?
Carista and a free download of torque pro.

Sent from my XT1060 using Maxima
Old Jan 21, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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I also got a cheap $20 one, works great, also bought ELM327 mini for like $8.
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