"e.meyer" <epmeyer50@msn.com> wrote in message
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On Oct 9, 6:18 pm, Mike Connolly <mwconno...@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> My 1.8 X-Reg Nissan Primera is sitting in a garage after a week of
> trying to diagnose a problem.
>
> Whilst driving along I accelerated the car hard to around 5500 rpm, just
> under the red limit. Suddenly the power dropped off and the car free
> wheeled to a halt and the engine stopped.
>
> Trying to restart the car, would turn over and run for a few seconds
> then simply cut-off.
>
> RAC suspected a faulty fuel pump and towed me home.
>
> Put the car into a garage with a good mechanic who's found the fuel pump
> to be working fine.
>
> Further tests he's tried to work out why it starts, then dies after 5
> seconds:
>
> * Had it hooked up to 2 separate diagnostic computers, both showed no
> faults other than ignition system is shutting down after 5 seconds.
>
> * Recommended to change cam and crankshaft sensors, done this, not helped.
>
> * Checked spark plugs are sparking, fuel injectors are working initally
> and then stopping.
>
> * Checked coils, power to them initially, then power drops off.
>
> * Checked the immobiliser is being switched off by having key and
> transponder checked. Both working fine.
>
> He suspects it's maybe the ECU that's faulty, although would the
> diagnostic checks identify a dead ECU?
>
> Can anyone through any more ideas into the pot, my mechanic is
> determined to resolve this.
>
> Cheers
>
> Mike

If this was a Honda, the problem would almost certainly be a failing
fuel pump relay. If it is a separate part on your Primera, try
swapping it out.

Funny you should say that, a Car Mechanics article on the P11-144 Primera
(e.g. years 1999-2002) mentioned that the fuel pump relay was a problem
item, causing erratic startup. I think it's one of the ones near the
driver's right knee, but I'm not certain.