One of the most common problems that can occur in the life of a vehicle is a bad starter, that includes the Nissan X-Trail. It is important to determine whether or not it’s a bad starter that is keeping the vehicle from turning over. If your X-Trail is not starting, don’t assume right away … Read more
P0720 is a generic OBD II trouble code, which means that it has the same meaning for your Nissan X-Trail as it would any other vehicle. It indicates that your X-Trail’s OSS (Output Shaft Speed Sensor) is reporting a malfunction. It’s typically caused by a bad OSS, or a wiring problem. The OSS works by … Read more
P0520 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It’s generic, which means that it has the same meaning for the Nissan X-Trail as it would any other vehicle. P0520 indicates that the oil pressure sensor is operating outside of its normal “range”. It is typically caused by a bad oil pressure sensor switch or a … Read more
P0108 is a generic OBD-II trouble code. It indicates your Nissan X-Trail’s MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor’s voltage reading is outside of the normal operating range. The voltage is too high. It’s most commonly caused by a bad MAP sensor, wiring issue, or vacuum leak. The MAP sensor measures the air pressure coming into … Read more
P0443 is a very common OBD2 code. It’s generic, meaning it has the same definition for the Nissan X-Trail as any other vehicle. If your X-Trail has this code, it indicates the EVAP purge control valve circuit is malfunctioning. This is typically caused by a short in the wiring to or from the purge … Read more
P0521 is an OBD2 diagnostic code that is triggered when your Nissan X-Trail detects that the value being sent from the oil pressure sensor is out of its normal operating range. It is typically caused by a bad oil pressure sensor or an issue with the oil system, and should be diagnosed and fixed right … Read more
P0562 is a common OBD-II trouble code. It’s a general code, which means that it means the same thing for any vehicle, including the Nissan X-Trail. P0562 indicates that the system voltage is below 10 volts for a solid minute. With the engine running, the system voltage should be 14.1-14.4 volts, and it’s typically caused … Read more
Your Nissan X-Trail’s water pump is one of the most crucial parts of the engine. If it doesn’t pump water through the engine, it’s going to overheat and do a lot of damage. Typical signs of a bad water pump include overheating, white smoke, a bad smell, rough idle, and more. A water pump works … Read more
If your Nissan X-Trail is running hot, it is a serious problem. If it gets too hot, it leads to overheating. A hot engine is usually caused by a few different things, such as the thermostat, water pump, radiator, or outside conditions. Nissan X-Trail Running Hot Symptoms Obviously, the main symptom of running … Read more
A rod knock is a very serious problem. If your Nissan X-Trail has a knocking rod, it’s almost always going to be caused by a failure of the rod bearing or the rod caps (leading to a spun bearing) or lack of oil. If you do have a rod knock, don’t ignore it for … Read more