Nissan 1.6L Index of Articles

Testing the starter is not hard and it doesn't have to be removed from your Nissan's engine to be tested. In this tutorial I'll show you the 3 basic test you need to perform to find out if the starter motor is bad and behind the engine not...   read more >>

As you're already aware, the throttle position sensor assembly, on your 1.6L Nissan Sentra (w/ an automatic transmission) is part idle switch and part throttle position sensor (this is the reason why it has two connectors). In this tutorial, I...   read more >>

Testing a no start condition, to find its root cause, involves 3 basic tests. In a nutshell: One is a spark test, the other is a fuel pressure test, and the last is a compression test. Contents of this tutorial: Difference...   read more >>

The Throttle Position Sensor (usually referred to as just the TPS) on the Nissan Sentra 1.6L with an automatic transmission is a set of two sensors within the same assembly. One part of the TPS assembly is an idle switch. The other part is the...   read more >>

A blown head gasket is usually the result of severe engine overheating, but not always. If you suspect that your 1.6L Nissan's head gasket is blown, this tutorial will show you how to find out for sure. The 4 tests, in this tutorial, are the...   read more >>

In this tutorial, I'll explain how to test the engine compression on Nissan vehicles with a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine. More importantly, I'll explain how to interpret the test results so that you can know whether you have a bad cylinder or not. The...   read more >>

Diagnosing a P0135 trouble code on the 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 1.6L Nissan Sentra involves 2 basic tests. One is making sure that the front oxygen sensor is getting power and the other involves a resistance test. Both tests are done with a...   read more >>

In three easy test steps, this article will teach you how to test the 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Nissan Sentra 1.6L MAF Sensor on the car. Before jumping into the tests, read this section. Here you're going to find the basic working theory of... read more >> (at: easyautodiagnostics.com)