Nissan 1.8L Index of Articles
How To Test The Camshaft Position Sensor (2000-2002 1.8L Nissan Sentra)
- October 06, 2016
- Updated: February 14, 2017
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Testing the camshaft position sensor on the 2000-2002 1.8L Nissan Sentra is pretty easy. In this tutorial I'm gonna' show you how to using only a multimeter (no scan tool required). With the results of this test, you'll be able to find out if... read more >>
How To Test The Crankshaft Position Sensor (2000-2002 1.8L Nissan Sentra)
- October 07, 2016
- Updated: February 14, 2017
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

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 >>
How To Troubleshoot A No Start (Nissan 1.8L)
- January 17, 2013
- Updated: February 14, 2017
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

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 >>
No Start Case Study 2002 1.8L Nissan Sentra
- November 23, 2016
- Updated: February 14, 2017
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

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 >>
How To Test The Starter Motor (2000-2002 1.8L Nissan Sentra)
- January 15, 2013
- Updated: March 30, 2017
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

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 >>
How To Test The TPS (2000-2002 1.8L Sentra)
- February 26, 2015
- Updated: February 14, 2017
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

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 >>
How To Test Engine Compression (Nissan 1.8L)
- January 14, 2013
- Updated: March 24, 2017
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

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 >>
How To Test The Ignition COP Coils (Nissan 1.8L)
- February 12, 2013
- Updated: May 24, 2017
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

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 >>
How To Test The 2000-2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8L MAF Sensor
- August 19, 2012
- Updated: February 24, 2015
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

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)
How To Test For A Blown Head Gasket (Nissan 1.8L)
- January 27, 2013
- Updated: February 14, 2017
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

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 >>