Nissan 3.3L Index of Articles
Ignition System Wiring Diagram (1999-2002 3.3L Nissan Quest)
- May 22, 2019
- Updated: September 16, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

The above typical ignition system wiring diagram applies only to the 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 3.3L Nissan Quest And Mercury Villager. It includes the following circuits: ignition coil, power transistor (ignition control module), and camshaft position... read more >>
How To Program The Key FOB On 1998-2002 Nissan
- November 06, 2016
- Updated: September 16, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Programming a new remote (key FOB) for your 1998-2002 Nissan isn't hard. In this tutorial I'll explain the steps. I'll also tell you where you can buy one that'll cost you a lot less than at your local parts store (or Nissan dealer). NOTE: These... read more >>
How To Test The Idle Switch (Nissan 3.3L Pathfinder, Xterra, Frontier)
- August 15, 2013
- Updated: September 15, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

The idle switch on your 3.3L Nissan Pathfinder (Frontier, Xterra, QX4) is part of the throttle position sensor assembly and can be easily tested with a simple multimeter resistance test. In this tutorial, I'm gonna' show you how to test it and... read more >>
How To Test The MAP Sensor P0105 (3.3L Nissan Pathfinder)
- August 20, 2013
- Updated: September 16, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Testing the MAP sensor (and the resulting P0105 code) on your Nissan Pathfinder isn't hard and in this tutorial I'll show you how to. You don't need any expensive testing equipment. You don't even need a scan tool. All you need is a... read more >>
Throttle Position Sensor Test (Nissan 3.3L Pathfinder, Xterra, Frontier)
- August 14, 2013
- Updated: September 15, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

As you're probably already aware, the throttle position sensor on your Nissan is two sensors in 1. One part of the assembly is the actual TP sensor and the other part is the idle switch. Testing the throttle position sensor (TPS) to see if it... read more >>
MAP/BARO Pressure Solenoid Test (1996-2004 3.3L Pathfinder)
- August 16, 2013
- Updated: September 16, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Testing the MAP/BARO switch solenoid valve (and the resulting P1105 trouble code) on your Nissan Pathfinder isn't hard and it's something you can do yourself. In this tutorial, I'll show you what you need to do to find out if it's bad (or not)... read more >>
Power Transistor Test and Ignition Coil Test 3.3L Nissan Altima (1996-2004)
- August 19, 2012
- Updated: January 01, 2015
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Testing a No Start-No Spark or a misfire condition on your Nissan Mini-Van or Pick Up or SUV or the Mercury Villager (with the 3.3L V6 engine) is not difficult at all. No expensive tools or diagnostic equipment is needed, and this article will... read more >> (at: easyautodiagnostics.com)
P0130, P0150 Front O2 Sensor Tests (1996-2000 3.3L Nissan Pathfinder)
- August 16, 2013
- Updated: September 16, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

In this tutorial I am going to show you how to test diagnostic trouble codes P0130 and P0150 on your 3.3L equipped Nissan Pathfinder. These codes indicate a problem with the front O2 sensors which are the sensors located before the catalytic... read more >>
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Test 3.3L Frontier, Quest, Pathfinder, XTerra
- August 19, 2012
- Updated: January 01, 2015
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

This type of MAF Sensor is used on the 3.3L V6 Nissan engine. So if you need to test the Mass Airflow Sensor on a Nissan Quest, or a Pathfinder, or a Frontier or an Xterra, this is the article for you. You'll find step by step instructions on... read more >> (at: easyautodiagnostics.com)