20 Most Recent 2003 Nissan Primera Questions & Answers

Sounds like a dry joint in the circuit somewhere - possibly the power in/out join by the sounds of it. When the temp heats up, it expands and then makes a good connection, but when cold, it contacts and lifts off the circuit board. Common problem with electronics.

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look inside your book owner manual somewhere it supposed to have the code and a way to enter the code , or a manual of the radio ! somewhere in those books the code is printed like a ink pad label ! when you change the battery you need to inter the code each time, open the radio with the number pad enter the code you must do step by step like the manual of the radio say !!!!! or the car dealer could help you if you dont have the code the radio is useless

hook up a scanner to locate problem

Check your alternator and see if it is charging properly. With the ignition off, your battery should read approx 12 volts, with the engine running, approx. 14-15 volts. A real sign is if your internal dash lights are dimming while driving, same with the head lights. This does not normally trigger a fault code.

2003 Nissan Primera, the P12 engine runs on chain NOT belt!!! You don't need to change the chain unless in very very unlikely case the chain snaps.

Did you start by giving it a Tune-up?

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in most cases abs lights will go out after the problem is fixed but you can try to disconnect the battery for a few min

take of one of the battry cable

Ignition modules have two sections -- one for low rpms, one for high. Could also be clogged air filter, converter, muffler, low fuel pressure, speed sensor.

run the fault codes and look for an accelerator position sensor or accelerator motor fault.

Clutch gone? Gearbox gone?

Try spraying the lock with WD40