Check Engine Light Due to Failed Intake Valve Timing Sensor: Nissan Pathfinder Engine & Powertrain

Problem overview

The Check Engine Light may illuminate because the sensor that monitors the engine's intake valve timing stops working (Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor). Replacement of the failed sensor will commonly correct this problem.

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Nissan Pathfinder vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

2002 Nissan Pathfinder

2001 Nissan Pathfinder

1999 Nissan Pathfinder

2002 Nissan Pathfinder

2001 Nissan Pathfinder

1999 Nissan Pathfinder

Average mileage: 116,334 miles

(60,000 - 215,000)

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Check Engine Light Due to Failed Intake Valve Timing Sensor on Nissan Pathfinder

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