Pathfinder XE 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1997)
Idle Speed: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-088A
Date: 990915
Engine Controls - Hard Start At High Altitude/Cold Temps
Classification:
EC98-025a
Reference:
NTB98-088a
Date:
September 15, 1999
1996-99 PATHFINDER HARD START AT HIGH ALTITUDE AND COLD CONDITIONS
APPLIED VEHICLE:
1996-99 Pathfinder
APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built before JN8AR05Y*XW306090
APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before SEPTEMBER 4, 1998
This amended version of NTB98-088 updates information in the Applied Vehicle, Applied VIN, Applied Date and Parts information sections. Please
refer to this bulletin (NTB98-088a) for complete information. NOTE: This bulletin supersedes NTB97-034a.
SERVICE INFORMATION
If a 1996-99 Pathfinder is difficult to start at high elevation (over 5,000 ft.) and/or low ambient temperatures after a 4-6 hour cold soak, use this bulletin
to diagnose and repair the incident.
The cause may be insufficient air volume through the AAC valve while cranking. New parts (AAC valve assembly and ECM) are available for this
incident.
The vehicle may be towed in with a complaint of no start or driven in with a complaint, but no symptoms evident at the time. The incident may be
duplicated at the dealership if temperature and altitude match the above referenced conditions.
Hard starting may also occur if base idle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
PARTS INFORMATION
IMPORTANT:
If either the AAC valve or the ECM need replacement in the future, you must use the parts information from this bulletin.
CLAIMS INFORMATION