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Positive Crankcase Ventilation

Run engine at idle. Remove ventilation hose from PCV valve, hissing noise should be heard from hose and a strong vacuum should be felt immediately when finger is placed over valve inlet. If not, check hose and hose connections for leaks or obstructions. Check PCV valve. Service or replace as necessary.

Fig 1: Component Test Chart Symbol Identification
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Fig 2: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder Air Injection Valve Check Chart
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Fig 3: Pathfinder & Pickup V6 Air Injection Valve Check Chart
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Fig 4: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder & V6 Fuel Pump Check Chart
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Fig 5: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder & V6 Fuel Pump Check Chart
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Fig 6: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder & V6 Idle Switch Check Chart
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Fig 7: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder & V6 Idle-Up Check Chart
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Fig 8: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder Injector Malfunction Check Chart
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Fig 9: Pathfinder & Pickup Load Signal Check Chart
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Fig 10: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder & V6 Main Relay Check Chart
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Fig 11: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder Clutch/Neutral/Inhibitor Switch Check Chart
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Fig 12: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder Plug Switching Check Chart
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Fig 13: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder & V6 ECU Power Source & Ground Check Chart
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Fig 14: Pathfinder & Pickup 4-Cylinder & V6 Start Signal Check Chart
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Fig 15: Pathfinder & Pickup Vehicle Speed Sensor Check Chart
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