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Titan diesel engine running lean

My 2017 Nissan Titan diesel is acting up. It has about 178120 km on it. The engine's running lean, throwing a check engine light, and feels like it's lost half its power. It's running rough and jerks like crazy when I try to accelerate. I'm suspecting a dud injector valve. Any ideas?

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A 2017 Nissan Titan diesel engine is experiencing issues such as running lean, a check engine light, reduced power, and rough acceleration. The initial suspicion was a faulty injector valve. Suggestions included checking the mass air flow sensor, oxygen sensor, and catalytic converter. After consulting a mechanic, the problem was confirmed to be a faulty injector, which was replaced, resolving the issue.

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jamesscholz50

I had a similar issue with my old BMW 3 series. Reduced power, check engine light – the whole shebang. Have you checked the mass air flow sensor or the oxygen sensor? A faulty catalytic converter could also cause similar symptoms.

sinaschmidt1 (community.author)

Interesting. I haven't checked the MAF sensor specifically. What were the symptoms with your BMW related to the MAF sensor and how did you diagnose it? Any specific tests I should run?

jamesscholz50

In my case, the car was jerking during acceleration. The diagnostic trouble code pointed towards lean running and the MAF sensor was reporting incorrect values. A mechanic confirmed it with a smoke test, and changing the sensor fixed the issue. However, given it's a diesel and you suspect the injectors, it may be best to consult a workshop.

sinaschmidt1 (community.author)

Thanks for the tip! I took it to my local mechanic, and after running some tests, it turned out to be a faulty injector as I suspected. New injector installed, and it's running like a champ again. Cost me 515€, but worth every penny to get my Titan back on the road!

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TITAN