2001 Pathfinder P1135 Code

Loaf · Jan 3rd, 2004, 03:28 PM

To all,

Need a little help determining the problem with our new 2001 Pathfinder LE model..

Right before Xmas, the wife and I headed down the east coast to FL from NJ, at around NC I put gas and about 45 miles later I got a sevice engine soon light. At first I thought it could have been a loose gas cap, but I checked that it was on tight.. During the trip I switched from running 93 octane to 89, in an effort to save a little on the highway.. figured I would note this..

When I arrived to floriday, I headed to Autozone to have the code pulled and errased.. the CODE he have me was P1135 Manufacture Control, Fuel air metering.. or something very similiar.. After he pulled the code, I changed back to 93 for a complete tank and some, with no problem.. When I headed back again around NC/SC I put 89 and shortly after I got the darn light again.. When I returned had it pulled and it is the same P1135..
Not being an expert, I have the following thoughts..
-Probably not the gas cap.. Even though I did accidently drop it.. maybe?
-Possible changing of Octane.
-Possible water in fuel, or just bad fuel..

Did read about O2 sensors, but I have no idea..

Any help or suggestions are appreciated, and if you can point me the right direction, even better.. The car just got out of its warranty period, and Nissan want like 90 dollars per hour to diagnostic, and who knows what else

Thanks again
ALex

nissannut · Jan 3rd, 2004, 04:58 PM

This is what it means..

P1135 Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

Not sure what this is. Nut I can look it up in my FSM when I get home. Sounds like a gas pedal switch...

Loaf · Jan 3rd, 2004, 10:48 PM

Nissannut, from looking on the web I interpreted this (P1135-pulled at autozone, twice) as a P1135- Intake Valve Timing Control, RH Bank 2 ???? HEre is the site if it helps....
http://www.troublecodes.net/infinity/
Can you please clarify the Gas Pedal Switch.. Little confused.. and very interested..

Thanks ALex

Quote:

Originally Posted by nissannut

This is what it means..

P1135 Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

Not sure what this is. Nut I can look it up in my FSM when I get home. Sounds like a gas pedal switch...

nissannut · Jan 3rd, 2004, 11:22 PM

I just looked in my 96 FSM and p1135 is not listed, But it is in my Haynes manual it is. I think it is because it is a 3.5 engine issue. I have the 3.3.

Variable valve timing control system malfunction (left bank).

I got the pedal code from here my OBDII scanner tool I bought here... obddiagnostics.com

This is where I bought my OBDII reader. I will email them about the typo....

This should not be a Nissan only code. OBDII is a Industry std.

Loaf · Jan 4th, 2004, 01:16 PM

Nissannut,]
Yep my 01 is a 3.5, so am I correct in assuming that its a P1135- Intake Valve Timing Control, RH Bank 2 code from reading the web.. Any way you can verify or if anyone else knows..

Assuming that this is the correct code.. What should I do.. How to start this investigation..

I will take any suggestions.. as advice is free.. Nissan is not

Thanks
ALex

Quote:

Originally Posted by nissannut

I just looked in my 96 FSM and p1135 is not listed, But it is in my Haynes manual it is. I think it is because it is a 3.5 engine issue. I have the 3.3.

Variable valve timing control system malfunction (left bank).

I got the pedal code from here my OBDII scanner tool I bought here... obddiagnostics.com

This is where I bought my OBDII reader. I will email them about the typo....

This should not be a Nissan only code. OBDII is a Industry std.

nissannut · Jan 4th, 2004, 03:05 PM

I have yet to work on a 3.5. My coworker bought a 2002 Pathy last year. I have only ridden in it.

You should be able to find something on this code because Any Nissan with the 3.5 will have the issue and fix, Z, Pathy, Altima, Maxima, FX35, etc. This is a popular engine.

So the car drives normal, no noticable differences??

Let me look around....

Loaf · Jan 4th, 2004, 10:35 PM

Really did not notice any performance issues..
Sounds cool.. Let me know if you find something..
THanks
Alex

nissannut · Jan 5th, 2004, 10:49 PM

OK, I found some info on your codes..

Basically the haynes manual goes into detail on what VVTS is and how it works.

To summarize there are 2 solenoids controlled by a sensor via the ECU. You need to test the 2 solenoids and 2 sensors. Since the codes is telling you which side. Its either one sensor or 1 solenoid.

Not sure what your comfort level is testing electronic devices. But buy a haynes manual at autozone or somewhere. pretty good details.

Any questions let me know. I am an electronics engineer and can walk you through testing them if the book is not clear enough...

Rowboat Pathy · Jan 8th, 2004, 07:31 PM

Alex,

I'm not sure if you have the 2001.5 LE with the VQ35DE engine, but I had a similar experience with my 'O2 SE.

A couple of days after a fill-up, the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealer where they ran a diagnostic on the vehicle. They claimed that it was a loose gas cap. I couldn't help but feel a little insulted because I know how to put on a gas cap properly, moreso with my own car.

Needless to say, the light came on again a couple of months later after another fill-up. I took it to another dealership which then ran another diagnostic on the vehicle. They found a valve leak somewhere in the fuel/emissions line. I believe they called it an evap valve if I recall properly. It was replaced under warranty.

I'm not sure if this is even close to the code that you got, but if you are interested, I can look up the service papers at home. Nevertheless, I hope this helped.

Oh and by the way, the check engine light hasn't come on since.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loaf

To all,

Need a little help determining the problem with our new 2001 Pathfinder LE model..

Right before Xmas, the wife and I headed down the east coast to FL from NJ, at around NC I put gas and about 45 miles later I got a sevice engine soon light. At first I thought it could have been a loose gas cap, but I checked that it was on tight.. During the trip I switched from running 93 octane to 89, in an effort to save a little on the highway.. figured I would note this..

When I arrived to floriday, I headed to Autozone to have the code pulled and errased.. the CODE he have me was P1135 Manufacture Control, Fuel air metering.. or something very similiar.. After he pulled the code, I changed back to 93 for a complete tank and some, with no problem.. When I headed back again around NC/SC I put 89 and shortly after I got the darn light again.. When I returned had it pulled and it is the same P1135..
Not being an expert, I have the following thoughts..
-Probably not the gas cap.. Even though I did accidently drop it.. maybe?
-Possible changing of Octane.
-Possible water in fuel, or just bad fuel..

Did read about O2 sensors, but I have no idea..

Any help or suggestions are appreciated, and if you can point me the right direction, even better.. The car just got out of its warranty period, and Nissan want like 90 dollars per hour to diagnostic, and who knows what else

Thanks again
ALex

Loaf · Jan 10th, 2004, 01:28 PM

Rowboy, please do.. I would be interested
Nissannut.. I am heading out to buy the manual.. thanks and once I get it I will hit you up..
Alex

nissannut · Jan 10th, 2004, 01:41 PM

Good.. get a Haynes... not a chilton

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1997XETruck · Jan 11th, 2004, 01:48 AM

STOP Loaf! Don't buy the Haynes or the Chilton! For $20 you can get a one-day viewing subscription at www.nissan-techinfo.com and download your service manual, and TSBs as .pdf files. The factory manuals are very good at detailing a step-by-step process in diagnosing trouble codes. Burn them to a CD ROM and you have a searchable service manual - print out the pages you need, get them greasy, and then toss them...

Just make sure you have a fresh pot of coffee and a high speed internet connection.

Heath

nissannut · Jan 11th, 2004, 10:07 AM

Thats a good tip, but I would do BOTH. I buy HAynes and FSM for all My Nissans.

1997XETruck · Jan 11th, 2004, 02:36 PM

Not a bad idea if the Haynes is available... Sometimes the Haynes has a little better step-by-step procedure for some things, and is more geared to doing things with standard tools, while the FSM tends to reference specialized factory tools and test equiptment.

Heath

Loaf · Jan 16th, 2004, 11:51 AM

I will try both.. Appreciate the help..
Something weird happened.. The service light went out.. and hasn't come back.. confused.. but seems like it is sorta back to normal..
Either way I will get the literature just in case
Alex

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1997XETruck

Not a bad idea if the Haynes is available... Sometimes the Haynes has a little better step-by-step procedure for some things, and is more geared to doing things with standard tools, while the FSM tends to reference specialized factory tools and test equiptment.

Heath