Nissan 1.8L Index of Articles

If you suspect that the crankshaft position sensor is causing your 1.8L Nissan Sentra to not start, then this tutorial will help you to diagnose it using only a multimeter. This multimeter test is a very accurate test that'll tell you if the...   read more >>

Trying to diagnose and replace whatever is causing your Nissan 1.8L Sentra to Crank but Not Start can have you pulling your hair out. Especially since so many things can cause a no start condition... like: a BAD fuel pump, a BAD crankshaft position...   read more >>

There is a method to the madness of diagnosing a no start condition and in this article I'll explain what I did to diagnose a no-start condition on a 2002 1.8L Nissan Sentra that belongs to some friends of mine. As you'll see, as I spin this...   read more >>

As a DIY'er, you have two choices, when it comes to testing the starter motor... you can either remove it and have your local auto parts store (AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts) bench test it for free or you can test it yourself while it's still on...   read more >>

As you're probably already aware, the TP sensor on the 2000-2001 1.8L Nissan Sentra has two connectors. This is because the TP sensor houses two sensors within the same assembly. Part of the TPS assembly is an idle switch. The other part is the...   read more >>

This tutorial will help you to do an engine compression test on your 1.8L Nissan Sentra in a step-by-step manner. More importantly, I'll show you how to interpret your test results to see if there's indeed a problem or not. Here are the contents...   read more >>

Testing the ignition coils (most commonly known as the COP ignition coils), on your 1.8L Nissan Sentra is pretty easy. You don't need any expensive diagnostic equipment to see if they have failed and causing the misfire code or condition your...   read more >>

This article will help you to diagnose the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor on any 2000, 2001, 2002 Nissan Sentra (with a 1.8L engine) using only a Multimeter. This is a simple Multimeter Test that's done in Volts DC mode. No Scan Tool's required or... read more >> (at: easyautodiagnostics.com)

If your 1.8L Nissan Sentra has severely overheated and doesn't start or it starts and runs but overheats (and you've already confirmed that the fan, thermostat and water pump work)... there's a good chance you've got a blown head gasket on your...   read more >>