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Please help with confused, handicapped 2001 Sentra owner
I have been battling misfires that make my 2001 Sentra 1.8 not drivable.
The warning light is on. My ODB2 reader gave me a PP0301 Cylinder 1 misfire, and a P1320. I had the plugs replaced a few months ago. I changed out a ignition coil, the 1st one. Unfortunately, no difference. I am out of ideas, so I towed the car into a auto mechanic. They think it is the computer and they are trying to find one for it. They said it was the PCM.... IS A PCM the same as a ECU ? I am a disabled senior, so I don't have much money. Could anyone help me with this? Are there rebuilt or third party PCM (or is it ECU). Thanks in advance!! Jon, Last edited by jolo100; 12-22-2015 at 04:49 PM. |
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Did you use factory ignition coil? some aftermarket coil have different resistance and could trigger the P1320 code. Also, if possible perform a compression test to check the head gasket. Head gasket problems are very common on the Sentra.
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Thanks for sharing your expertise and time.
* I used a OEM ignition coil to replace the old one. The P1320 code is a reason why I changed the coil. It was there before. There was no change in the condition of the car before and after. Besides, I have the old coil. * I DID NOT check the compression. I don't have the tool to check the compression, but that would've been my next step. Instead of buying a kit to do the compression check, I felt that it was time to have a real mechanic check the car out. I did not ask the auto shop if they checked the compression. I am assuming that they did that before coming up with telling me that it was the "PCM". * I am still waiting for the shop to call me to give me an estimate on the PCM/ECU/ECM. No call yet. * I saw a site on the Web that sells fixed and reprogrammed ECUs. For $100, they send you one and you have to send them back your old one or it will cost you a $100 deposit. Any thoughts about this? Thanks Jon. |
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