X Trail limp mode

[AXL]

Hello everyone, I have just joined because I have a problem with my 2004 X Trail SVE DCI. I have been reading on this site about the problems members have had with X Trails going into limp mode randomly which is also my problem. The stories tell me that the first thing I should do is have the suction control valve on the fuel pump replaced and then carry out a fuel system "re-learn".

Does anyone know of an independent mechanic who really knows his X Trails whom they would recommend to do this work in Kent? I am near Maidstone. Thanks.....

[Trevor]

HI...welcome to the Forum

I found with my X-Trail that it was the accelerator pedal connections that were the main cause for the limp home situation.

Usually, just fiddle with the wires that connect to the pedal and switch off ignition and switch back on to start engine to see if it has solved it.

If so, a more permanent fix is required where the pedal needs to be dialled in with a multi-meter to within a certain voltage range after the sensor has been cleaned up internally. A competent auto electrician could easily carry this work out.

The injector pump solenoids mainly affected the earlier engines as far as I could determine.

Let us know how you get on with it

Cheers  Trevor

[AXL]

Hello Trevor,

many thanks for making the effort to respond. Apologies for not answering sooner. I appeared not to have a problem with the accelerator pedal. On the basis of reports on this forum I decided to assume that the problem was the suction control valve on the fuel pump and got Nissan to do the job for me. They agreed that that would have been their first choice as the cause of the problems I had i.e. random going into limp mode (temporarily cured by switching off to clear/re-boot and starting again) ultimately sometimes with only 5 miles between events, combined with 'hunting' between 750 and 1000 rpm at idle when cold. They quoted me £350 parts and labour but ultimately it cost me £412 because when they dropped the exhaust for access some studs sheared and needed drilling out.

The good news is that the problem appears to have been cured! Many thanks to all contributors whose experiences helped me.