Discussion:
Engine surge

Nissian Model MDL02A25LV Serial DL02-9H3364. Anyone worked with the fuel system on this truck(LP)? Checked it out and the engine would surge up and down while driving it. Found the ar filter was completly plugged, took that out to see if it would run ok and would rev up ok, gave it back to the guy to test drive and it acted up again without the air filter in it. It's got a lot of sol.'s on the throttle body. Any help would be appricated. Have a good day.
  • Posted 7 May 2012 21:01
  • By stephen_j
  • joined 4 Nov'11 - 34 messages
  • Indiana, United States
Showing items 1 - 14 of 14 results.
Another thought on this subject would be checking the intake manifold for crack at #1 cylinder. As unit get warmer the crack will open up and allow unit to surge on top end and run somewhat poor on idle. Also check LPG assist injector for proper operation. A quick removal inspection and check is simple.
  • Posted 15 May 2012 12:36
  • By RCAV8TOR
  • joined 12 Nov'11 - 366 messages
  • Alabama, United States
What i used to do all day now takes me all day to do.
This may sound rediculous, but it has worked for me. If you have abnormal readings from the oxygen sensor & can't find the reason, try changing the engine oil. For whatever the reason, changing what appears to be clean oil can make a difference. I put in the thinnest oil available at the time, run the machine for a day, then change again & put in the correct viscosity. I've had this happen a few times with newer trucks with O2 sensors. It's the first thing I do now with driveability issues.
  • Posted 12 May 2012 01:25
  • By bbforks
  • joined 1 Mar'12 - 1,437 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
bbforks (at) Hotmail (dot) com
Customers love technology- until they have to pay to fix it!
Thanks
  • Posted 12 May 2012 00:39
  • By stephen_j
  • joined 4 Nov'11 - 34 messages
  • Indiana, United States
try removing the main injector on the injector body and cleaning it and see if that improves things any?
when you remove it take note if there is any oil buildup on it
if after cleaning it performance improves then this is most likely your problem, but do keep in mind you may ultimately have to replace the main injector, cleaning it is just a step towards that if the cleaning does not hold up.
  • Posted 9 May 2012 20:38
  • By Jplayer
  • joined 12 Apr'07 - 407 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
John Player Jr
_________________
LiftOne, LLC
Charlotte, NC
Email: jplayer@liftone.net
Thanks, makes sense, why it would run ok at start-up. Don't have the software to check anything, they want you to do the impossible with a box full of wrenches and that just won't happen anymore. They just don't get it.
  • Posted 9 May 2012 20:11
  • By stephen_j
  • joined 4 Nov'11 - 34 messages
  • Indiana, United States
stephen;
From the description, the engine runs fine when it is in open loop mode, but not in closed loop. Your description has something to do with the O2 sensor readings that the ECM (Engine Control Manager) sees. If you have the computer software program, the handset with the software program and the interface cable for the truck, look at the O2 readings. But, if you don't have these items find a good OBD II handset. Under the dash after the cup holder is lifted out, you will find the blue OBD II plug. This may give you an answer to what is wrong.
  • Posted 9 May 2012 12:07
  • Modified 9 May 2012 12:08 by poster
  • By MEngr
  • joined 15 Jan'11 - 247 messages
  • Missouri, United States
Does this Have the NIKKI Refulator in it??
The Regulator can be rebuilt and is much cheaper than replacing the whole regulator. Check Your pressure coming out of it,on top is a 17 mm hex put a gauge in it and see what it reads should be about 4.5 PSI idling and under a load(tilt bypass).
  • Posted 9 May 2012 06:45
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Cleaned MAF sensor and did not help. Noticed that when the truck is first started after sitting a while that it will run ok for about one minute. Also driver said that when he first uses it first thing in the morning that it will run ok for about 5 min. I drained the regualtor. Since there are no codes I thought I should try another regulator.
  • Posted 9 May 2012 02:46
  • By stephen_j
  • joined 4 Nov'11 - 34 messages
  • Indiana, United States
Will do ,thanks
  • Posted 9 May 2012 01:04
  • By stephen_j
  • joined 4 Nov'11 - 34 messages
  • Indiana, United States
No lights on dash, or codes.
  • Posted 9 May 2012 01:03
  • By stephen_j
  • joined 4 Nov'11 - 34 messages
  • Indiana, United States
Remove the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, clean lightly with a couple quick shots of carb cleaner and blow it dry with very low air pressure, reinstall and test. Also check MAF plug wire harness, I have found the black wire breaks all the time.
  • Posted 8 May 2012 09:18
  • By roadtech
  • joined 2 May'09 - 81 messages
  • Ohio, United States
uplift;
This vehicle is according to model number a N. American throttle body L.P.G. fuel injected engine and not the gasoline multiport injected European model.
  • Posted 8 May 2012 04:27
  • By MEngr
  • joined 15 Jan'11 - 247 messages
  • Missouri, United States
Try a compression test, I had a few trucks with burnt out valves, doing a very similar thing
  • Posted 8 May 2012 00:23
  • By uplift
  • joined 28 Mar'09 - 66 messages
  • lincoln, United Kingdom
stephen;
Are there any of the dash lights flashing? If this isn't the case do a learn on the fuel system and a pedal learn.
  • Posted 8 May 2012 00:01
  • By MEngr
  • joined 15 Jan'11 - 247 messages
  • Missouri, United States

Post your Reply

Forkliftaction accepts no responsibility for forum content and requires forum participants to adhere to our rules of conduct. Click here for more information.

If you are having trouble using the Discussion Forums, please contact us for help.

Movers & Shakers
Mike Barker Mike Barker
President and CEO Swisslog Americas, Swisslog
Vice president, Newgentech Material Handling India
Sales representative, Alabama and Panama City, Thompson Lift Truck
Chief marketing officer, Bobcat Company
Global Industry News
edition #1239 - 17 July 2025
As part of Forkliftaction’s 25th anniversary celebrations, we have dug into the archive and, over the next year, will be highlighting a carefully curated selection of historical stories we have published over this time... Continue reading
UN Forklift FD30T-NJM1
HANGZHOU, Zhejiang, China
New - Sale
Hangcha CBD15
China
Used - Sale
USD1,600
Global Industry News
edition #1239 - 17 July 2025
As part of Forkliftaction’s 25th anniversary celebrations, we have dug into the archive and, over the next year, will be highlighting a carefully curated selection of historical stories we have published over this time... Continue reading
Movers & Shakers
Mike Barker Mike Barker
President and CEO Swisslog Americas, Swisslog
Vice president, Newgentech Material Handling India
Sales representative, Alabama and Panama City, Thompson Lift Truck
Chief marketing officer, Bobcat Company