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Started by Sgt. Pepper, Apr 29 2007 10:25 PM

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Posted 29 April 2007 - 10:25 PM

My stepkid has a '99 Nissan Sentra with a 1.6l engine and auto that is throwing a P1320 code which is an "ignition signal", we changed spark plugs and rotor. What else can we check/change besides the wires and cap? It seems to run and idle fine, but shuts off without warning. I does re-start again without any trouble. I know, I know it's not a Honda. dry.gif Just need some other ideas to try and solve this problem. Thanks!
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Posted 29 April 2007 - 11:32 PM

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ignition signal sounds like the Ignition Control Modual or one of the senors in the distrubitor.
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Posted 30 April 2007 - 12:00 AM

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Hall Sender unit maybe...? Makes sense to me!
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Posted 01 May 2007 - 03:09 AM

Crank angle sensor needs replacing. CAS is in the distrbutor which means I need to replace the dist. Found a new one on ebay for $159.00/free shipping (with lifetime warranty). This should fix the problem. I'll let you know...
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Posted 02 May 2007 - 02:49 PM

Ordered a new distributor yesterday off ebay and it arrived TODAY! I installed it and it idles great. Check engine light is STILL on, but I expected that. I heard they have to be reset to get rid off them, any truth in that? How do I do it? Don't tell me I have to go to the Nissan dealer?!
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Posted 02 May 2007 - 03:02 PM

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Just barrow and OBD-II scan tool from AutoZone or AdvanceAuto. I had to have AutoZone reset the Accord to get teh light to go out and to clear the code after a bad tank of gas messed with the Cat. Was free, though the guy didn't really want to since I didn't buy any parts from him.

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Posted 02 May 2007 - 03:12 PM

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QUOTE (Sgt. Pepper @ May 2 2007, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ordered a new distributor yesterday off ebay and it arrived TODAY! I installed it and it idles great. Check engine light is STILL on, but I expected that. I heard they have to be reset to get rid off them, any truth in that? How do I do it? Don't tell me I have to go to the Nissan dealer?!



You can buy an OBD-II scan tool and "CEL resetter" for less than $100, I bought mine for considerably more But I have used It MANY TIMES and charge people $10 to use mine LOL.. They do come in handy..

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Posted 02 May 2007 - 09:02 PM

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On the 99 Sentra, the ECU is mounted to the floor just behind the center console. On one side of the ECU there is a little dial. Just turn the dial on the ECU and it resets the code. Then turn on the car and let it idle for a few minutes without touching anything that will affect engine operations, (ie; gas pedal, A/C, flux capacitor). I have a book somewhere here. I've done it before.

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Posted 03 May 2007 - 01:05 PM

Thanks Chris, I did just that and the light went out.......................for a minute. It came back on and is throwing the same P1320 code (ignition signal). WTF do I check/change next? So far I have done:

New plugs
New distributor/cap/rotor

Wires "look" almost new, but I am not against changing them. Any other ideas?
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Posted 03 May 2007 - 01:15 PM

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Posted 03 May 2007 - 01:19 PM

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Another way to clear the code (which I have done s few time on my mom's '98 Plymouth Breeze and my gf's '97 Dodge Neon) is to disconect the negitive battery terminal for atleast 30 minutes. Remember, this is just to "reset" the ECU or ECM (which ever you want to call it).


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Posted 03 May 2007 - 01:26 PM

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QUOTE (RFL85CRXSI @ May 3 2007, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another way to clear the code (which I have done s few time on my mom's '98 Plymouth Breeze and my gf's '97 Dodge Neon) is to disconect the negitive battery terminal for atleast 30 minutes. Remember, this is just to "reset" the ECU or ECM (which ever you want to call it).


That won't work in some cars like the Ford Ranger because the ECU has internal memory that lasts if the battery power goes down.

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Posted 03 May 2007 - 01:29 PM

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QUOTE (Omega Mugen @ May 3 2007, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Harbour Freight has the OBD II scanners on sale now for $30.

Its a scanner, not a reset tool.
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Posted 03 May 2007 - 01:32 PM

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QUOTE (badpenny @ May 3 2007, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Its a scanner, not a reset tool.


The OBD scanners should reset the codes also. Unless that is some F-ed up scanner, which is a real possibility if you buy from Harbour Freight.

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Posted 03 May 2007 - 01:33 PM

I did the "resset thing" as per Chris (and the Haynes manual) twice. Light came back on and I am wondering if the problem may be something else? What else is involved with the ignition that I can check/change? I probably will pick up an OBDII scanner, but for now I want to get this code fixed/cleared without going to the dealer.
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