Fixing a Friend's Nissan Versa - Changing the Plugs and Coils
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Our friend's Nissan Versa was having a misfire in cylinder 4, so I was voluntold to try and fix it. I ended up putting in new plugs and ignition coils and it seems to be fixed.
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Sir.....a year ago, on my 09 Nissan Versa, the #3 cylinder went out. Mechanics charged me over $500 to replace that single coil, change out all the spark plugs & gasket. Over a week ago, my car was starting to "cough" while I was stopped...and also during initial acceleration........O'Reillys Auto Parts said, after running the codes, the #4 cylinder was misfiring..... I thought...."am I going to have to pay this much again????"....came across your video. Paid $150 for 3 new coils (after military discount & decided to replace the #1 & 2 while I was at it)....took about 3 hours....(and 5 beers)....my Versa runs so much better! Thank you so much for posting this, you saved me so much $$$$$......
That's awesome to hear! :) I love it when the videos help people save money.
Four new plugs, plus an intake manifold gasket, plus manifold and carb cleaning, oil change and a horn wiring fix for just under $300. The high price would more than likely be at a chain auto repair and not a local guy.
I have a 2011 versa
You still have it?
Its always a good thing to know how to do it yourself 😅
I know this is an old video but it was super helpful to me last week when doing this to my wife's 2010 versa when Firestone said it was 1 misfire because of a bad coil pack and they recommended replacing all 4 coils packs and all 4 spark plugs at the same time and told me it'd be $1600. I bought the parts online for $200+tax and shipping and I replaced them myself in about 3hrs.
Fantastic! That's great to hear
Did you know that this is the same as the NV200 engine? LOL Now I know why this video was so popular. It covers a lot of cars!
Ah
The Versa is a pain in the ass to work on. The only things that are easy are the filter swaps and the coolant drain and refill. Other than that the car is super difficult to work for most things.
Yeah for a "normal" car it's not super easy to deal with
Yep. A video from 5 years ago helped me out tremendously. Throttle Body and Intake was a pain, just as it was for you. But, I could not have done this on my 2010 Versa without you. Thanks.
You're welcome
Thank you Brother.... followed the process step by step and fixed my Versa in like an hour..... 🇨🇦☕️
Fantastic!
Love your personality. I like that a Ferrari man passes no judgment on his friend’s Versa too.
Especially since the versa cost $14,000 new what’s the price tag on the Ferrari?
Thanks for your excellent video, I have a Nissan Note with similar engine design issues. But overall Notes are great and versatile cars.
Glad it helped
seems like even the simplest tasks you need to disassemble the engine to get a things ..... i'm sure it's done by design so dealerships can charge more time for labor. Looks like we need to watch more of Dan's videos so we become expert mechanics !
For sure that's the case. Hey if we make normal maintenance super difficult, people will pay us more over the life of the car. Great thinking!
@@normalguysupercar hey brother if i were to missed that last bolt will it be a problem later the last bolt the one that gave you trouble
Just try to replace the cabin air filter. You need to take out the whole glove box. Super stupid design.
I own a versa note, $50 for spark plugs at autozone, $200 for labor at multiple auto shops near me
The Versa's MR18 engine was designed in partnership with Renault and is used in Renaults, as well. That's probably why it has such a goofy configuration. I never liked Renaults.
This video brought to you by Engineers Who've Never Gotten their Hands Dirty. Good video of a needlessly complicated procedure.
Lol yup
I saw few videos about same issue , but yours was the best of them, I agree with you 100% , for the stupid designe from Nissan , normally changing the coil & spark plugs take 20-30 min max in 4 cylinders car
Yeah
Thank you SO MUCH. I had exact same issue on my Versa, #4 misfiring. Replaced the coil only and back to normal. I appreciate this!😁
You're welcome!
Better to change everything new so doesn't happen again after 100k miles
You have an amazing personality, very helpful and a positive attitude. Great work!
Isnt his personality wonderful?! Just want to give dude a high five!!!
You hit it right in the head! $500 paid at Sears to replace my #4 spark coil on my Versa. I could have done it, but a lack of tool organization and a bit of fear of messing up the airflow system got me to hand the job over to a mechanic that did it in 30 to 45 mins. If the other coils mess up, I'll dig in and replace them all and the plugs. Good video though. I'll save it. Overall, the Versa has been great. It's a 2010 and I've driven all over the country, racking up 120k miles. From Miami to Toronto about 5 times without a single problem. This is it's first.
Very nice
What spark plugs did you use ?
Yes. This cost me $423 for changing those. Lol. I bought my car @ 40k miles. I didn’t change the spark plugs and coils till 195k miles! 😮 I had the same symptom- it was shaking like crazy. My evap valve still needs to be changed.
Oh yeah that's not cheap
@@normalguysupercar $423 @ 195k miles is cheap.
@@applesauce1680 I was quoted $270 for just labor on mine... That's the expensive part. Plus having to buy an intake manifold gasket put me back by an additional $30 ($60 if provided by the shop)
Sure, it's not a huge price overall, but just unnecessarily expensive due to the manifold being in the way and eating up labor and additional parts
Thanks to your video I did the spack plugs and ignition coils on mine im no mechanic or know anything about it took me 2 hours and car is running smooth
Awesome! Glad it was helpful
Dan, contemplating the same job for my wife's car. Wish you were my next door neighbor. Thanks for the great video and commentary.
You're welcome!
Just changed my cylinder one myself by watching this video and my Nissan runs like a charm, thanks for posting this!
You bet!
Did you have to change the coils for all 4 cylinders or just the one cylinder
@@youngpeopleknow1629 just 1
@@normalguysupercar thank you so much for the fast response
I've got a 2012 Nissan Versa 1.8L hatchback and I'm about to tackle the plugs and wire caps. Thank you so much for posting this and editing it and everything you did. You've helped me to understand what's going to be needed to get this done. Just wanted to thank you. Cheers mate.
You're welcome
I did mine a couple of weeks ago. It's not so bad
Cost me 663 for my shop to do em i didnt have tools n junk to do it myself but it looks annoying asf compared to my 05 Saab 93 Aero....just pull off the cover, a plate and plugs right there in a row took 20mins
Thanks man! I'm actually planning to change my wife's Juke's (HR16DE) spark plugs. The dealership says they gotta change the intake manifold gasket to do it (60 USD). Looks like if I do it myself I dont have to..... hmmm.. I didnt see any gaskets from your video (I think the Vesra has the HR15DE) . Looks like I'm gonna change out the coils too. Thanks again
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Doing the gaskets is just a good idea because of the labor time and it's better than having a gasket failure sooner because you didn't replace it when you had it open.
Other things you can do at the same time include cleaning the throttle body (I think there's a gasket there too), changing the PCV valve (boy, that's a cheap fix that can make a big difference), draining/refilling the coolant, changing the thermostat, cleaning the intake manifold (along with a new gasket), cleaning the air box, replacing the air filter and cleaning the MAS (mass airflow sensor).
Thanks for posting this video. It was very helpful. I'm having the same problem with my 2010 Nissan Versa. I'm going to attempt to change the coils myself. Wish me luck.
Good luck!
1 push tab to lift the coolant reservoir out of the way gives a lot more room.
hi.. love this vid. im having the same problem on my nissan versa,/livina. i hope i can fix it following your procedures.. thanks to the designer of this manifold 😂
WTF Nissan? You have to remove the intake manifold to get to the spark plugs? Wow....
Right? Pretty terrible design.
Everybody says the same thing about taking it off that's crazy
Good explanation thank you
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Yes blame the person designing these cars but probably don't drive what they design much less repair
With the Versa, the blue coolant light is just letting you know your engine is cold and needs to warm up, the manual tells you to not drive over 40MPH until that light is off.
Ah yes
LOL This guy is my doppelganger in the garage!! I just did my 2011Nissan Versa plugs and went through all that BS just for the plugs while having my beer!! Along with all the swearing and cussing because no job is complete without that!!
Next is the trans issues so maybe the fluid and filters require changing ?? No problems shifting. But when I come to a stop strange shit starts happening. Wish me luck folks
Haha good luck
Answered my question at end of video.. lol jumping ahead of myself again lol
Ah cool
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Ha! Maybe someday that'll be a new sub-channel of mine.
Would be a good idea to replace valve cover gasket and spk plug sealing ring because when they leak they will ruin the new coils. Also the pcv valve is just below in front. Repl it now cause you cant remove it with with intake on. Clean the throttle body while its off unplug it so it does set a code. Be gentle.
Ah yes
Love the self banter. The typical car repair cuss words were used.
Lol yes. That is a requirement.
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Nice work Dan , that could of turned into a real can of worms 10/10 for patience and persistence , with little room to work. 👍👍👍
When I pulled the beauty cover off and saw the intake over the coils I was just thinking really? Who designed that bullshit? Lol. Although it still was pretty easy, just took 4x longer.
@@normalguysupercar All it needs is one snapped bolt somewhere along the line and everything takes a turn for the worse. 😭
Oh man, that would have sucked.
Nice job bro thanks for being so down to earth
You're welcome
You re my Hero ...Dan ! Well done buddy poor design from nissan usually when you take off that plastic cover part you get access to most of everything. I got scared when that coil broke off that look to be dry rubber/plastic, well done SoulDave
I got a little nervous when it broke the second time! I was like, oh shit, maybe it's not gonna come out.
actually developed by Renault-Nissan. MR & HR series engine
Pretty wild; I hope if I have to replace the coils, on my 2013 versa s, I can do it myself. I had a 6 cylinder Camry that had only 3 coils. One
coil went - up and left me with a rough ride to the shop.
Yeah it's pretty rough running when down a cylinder
Enjoyed the video an also being down to earth on explaining it... Also the beer shots !!!! Lol..
Gotta have beer when wrenching! Lol
I was about to take 9n this job myself on my wife's versa, don't know if i want to now. I'll stick to working on my 88 cherokee.
It was not impossible, it just takes a little while and some patience.
i have Nissan versa beautiful car and this problem nothing. because. she strong car i well open. this puag in 30 mints. i fixed in may hand
model 2010. and she have a number car. Baghdad. Iraq. 14567
It's actually pretty straightforward.... definitely need an extension drive....
My cousin has a 2012 hatchback with 110k+ miles and it's due for a drum brake change and spark plugs. I can do the brakes easy enough, but the spark plugs look like a PITA. I watched your video and 1A Auto's video on these Versas.
It's not terrible but it takes some effort
Which spark plugs are better ? You think it can handle longtime the new ruthenium spark plugs ⚡️ ?
Just completed all 4 of mine as one was bad and watching the video figured might as well do them all with how silly it is designed. Put it all back together and still throwing the cylinder 2 misfire… what’s the chances of a faulty new part on the exact same cylinder… guessing it’s more internal than the coil as the code leads one to believe
Seems unlikely the part is bad
I have a manual 2014 second gen nissan versa. Best car ever. cheap, rolldown windows and tall
They are good cheap cars but the spark plugs are a pain.
Love this video I would love to work on cr and have sis small jobs broke my ankle in 2018 trying to get back right!!! Sweet video Nissan yeah different size bolts they funny
Man that sucker was a son of a you-know-what!
That looks like three times the work of working on a Honda Fit.
I bet Nissan would have charged $770 for that job......lol
I went to the parts store and asked can I get a gas cap for my Nissan? The manager said sounds like a fair trade......😄😊
LOL! I like that one. I'll have to use it in the future.
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As of 2023 they tried to charge me $810. That is why I'm here instead lol
That cracked coil was the real issue. Just fixed an altima with that same issue.
Ah fun
Hi, do you remember all the tools acquired to complete the repair? I plan on doing it myself thanks
I don't remember, this was years ago.
Lol you couldn't wait to get away from that baby!🤣🤣🤣
Aww, that's only partly true.
Was hoping to do this myself, thanks for the video!
Any time!
What - AutoLite plugs in a nissan ? Why do all that with cheap plugs when NGK 'plugs are available?
Cause these were cheaper
@@normalguysupercar Yep. They may be but they are not in any way favourites of most diligent electicians who steer away from them particularly in certain nissan vehicles such as the 300 z and 370 Z family where they can cause bad running. If you are doing such a good job like you did you should be rewarding yourself with better critical components particularly electical bits.
I'm thinking of i should do this on mine this weekend. Just started having what I believe is a misfire. I will confirm with code reader but I'm assuming it's this same exact problem. Ugh thank you Nissan
May I know what tools to buy for the extensions. I’m a super moon when it comes to tools but thanks to you I understand the process
Awesome video man!! Great views and explanation of the different screws. Cheers
Thanks!
Was the cap that broke the plug that was not firing correctly? Probably a dumb question but just curious? Im not the most mechanically inclined regarding cars or any engine with valves for that matter..
I don't believe so
You actually have Renault to thank instead of Nissan.
Now that doesn't surprise me one bit.
Great Stuff man !
I have a Renault Fluence / Samsung SM3, and they have the same horrible and impractical design
Clearly the engineers aren't mechanics
You are so not a professional but very entertaining LOL love you video
another thing could cause a miss fire is a bad rubber hose or crack in the plastic intake if your remove the intake put white grease on the intake gasket and on the throttle body gasket or o ring so it don't suck air also look for corrosion on the coil will cause miss fire or the coil or plug can be bad
Good to know
Tried replacing my plugs the other day. Got all the stuff I needed to unhook and unplug but 1 screw stripped as I tried to loosen it. I held the tool on with my hand to make sure it was on but it stripped. Dealer I think over torqued it the last time. Ugh
Most likely. Ugh
I hate my nissan versa, can't wait to fix it and sell it. It has given me nothing but trouble and the design is a nightmare.
You need to trouble shoot which coil was bad and should tell the viewers the firing order! Changing the whole set is easy!
If u ain't drinking a beer while working on a vehicle u ain't getting nothing accomplished lol
Agreed!
What number tools did you use for the screws. Perhaps I am not wording it correctly but I don't believe I have all the tools and I think Autozone will let me rent the tools for free. Thank you in advance!
I don't know off the top of my head
I know these things dont like a throttle body clean it brings the idle up way to high.. everytime i service them i have to get the scan tool ready for air volume relearn
Ah good tip
Thank you,
You're welcome
Those are iridium plugs - good for 105k miles. Not sure what kind you took out - but the ones you put in are crap. Should have used ngk or denso.
Cool
Make darn sure the throttle body gasket is good and still in place or your car wont run and wont kick out any fault codes.....after you put it back together
Yup
God bless us all may we be stronger in they'd trying times we keep faith drive on and the world 🌍 will change by the grace of God 🙏
Thanks
great 👍🏻 👌 video..what year was this car and it is the 1.8 trying to follow your instructions 👍👍thank you 😊
I don't remember this was quite a few years back.
. I've done a vid on this too and it's such a pain. You did a great job by the way.
Thank you and yes, it's a PITA.
Kitchen came out beautiful. Did you add on the nook?
We gutted the entire thing. I will be making a video of that soon. 😎
Thank you for the video that helps me out I hope this will be good for me but I'll do the same thing
You bet
do you need to replace the intake manifold gasket ?
Sometimes
I'm gonna try drinking some beer before working on the versa hopefully I get it fixed.
It'll help numb the pain. LOL!
Im about to do mine. Plugs and coils. Was told to replace the manifold gasket when I'm doing it. All the videos I've seen no one does that. Any idea?
It's not a bad idea to replace the gasket
You should replace these gaskets. Do your valve cover gaskets and replace your PCV as well. I just did my NV200 and the rubber was completely dry.
Isn't there a torque spec for putting these plugs in? I was expecting a torque wrench when you were screwing them in
Yes but I don't know what it is
@@normalguysupercar I actually found the manual and looked it up. If anybody else needs it for reference, it is 14 ft-lb. The torque spec for little bolt that holds down the coilpack is 64 in-lb. Please note the difference between FEET-lb and INCH-lb. I would hate to see anyone breaking their ignition coli's head
Hey man. The only thing I need to do is replace the ignition coil in my versas cylinder 4. Do I NEED to take off the intake manifold to do that? Or can I just simply unscrew that 10mm to access it
I think you might be able to get to it.
@@normalguysupercar I ask because cylinder 4 is isolated, unlike 1-3 which are underneath the intake manifold. There are two plugs and a 10mm socket. Once I get those off, Its a pretty straight shot from there right?
You're awesome. Like the video, helpful too.
Thank you! :)
Doing this repair in 2023. I envy the cost of your parts.
Ah yes they probably cost 50% more now
Do you by chance know how to reset the oil service light? I did an oil change on a friend's car, he lost the manual a we don't know how to reset the service light. Thank you
Not off the top of my head. You can use a computer like a launch x431
@@normalguysupercar thank you
my 2014 versa giving bad smell from the buffler and smoke whenever i rev it
That's not good
Nice!! Is that the actual order for removal or could you do it vice "Versa"? More beer!!
Aww man that was just bad.
Thank you 😊
Why year is this Versa? Great job on the fix
I can't remember, this was filmed a few years ago
I did the same exact thing but I now I have no acceleration power
Nice
Suppose you had install a new defective plug or coil then you have to take everything apart again that will piss you off ....It do happens cause we had new coils install in E 350 ford and 2 were bad plugs can be defective as well we had to change them also in another vehicle.
Uuuugh
Need way more beer !!!😁
Thank you helps me a lot !!!!!
You're welcome
You should put the coil pack into the spot to pull the old spark plug out
That works too
Thanks for the video was watching it from erbil city. But Crazy with the cost i didn't know it could be that much. Anyway i got the same issue ama fix it myself.
Great to hear!
Sir Im going through this right now can you please let me know how much you were charged?
Which brand of parts did you use?.thank you
I don't recall this was years ago
I love this guy. "what the shit" 😅 (I drive a 2011 Nissan versa & I will NEVER buy another one.) Looks like I'm hiring help for my spark plugs
Lol thanks
I love it when a plan pulls through! Great job Dan!
Well, the plan got detoured when I pulled the cover and saw I had to remove the intake... But, it still came through... :)
Thank you, Dan…..
My pleasure!
What kind of ODB reader do you use? Do you recommend it or something else? How many miles on that car? Should you have changed the intake manifold gasket and/or throttle body gasket? I have a 2014 Versa with 94,000 miles and I'm getting a P0301 code. I picked up some plugs but coils were over 100.00 each and I didn't want to buy 4 if I might only need 1. Another RUclips video regarding P0301 error codes showed pitting due to arcing at the base of the coil where it meets the spark plug so I'll look for that. Anyway, thanks for the helpful and entertaining video! Cheers!
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I replaced all 4 spark plugs and the ignition coil for the cylinder that it said it was misfiring on but I’m still misfiring, what do you think I should try next?
Could be fuel injector
The 2020 Nissan Versa doesn't have this intake manifold design.
That's good to know
Thats why i love hondas and toyota the others are just the others 😂😂😂😂
Yup
Good day am just watching your video how to remove the Manifold off my Nissan Serena 07
I see u using Diagnostic machine I want to know which brand is that Cause I want to get one. I buy one before but it didn’t work on my car so I want to get nether one am asking if u could give me the details on that one you got
Thanks man!
Did you replace any gaskets? Also does the The throttle body have to be reprogrammed ? thanks in advance and great video man.
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No and only if you pull the battery
@@normalguysupercar sweet thank man . Appreciate the fast reply .
Gaskets are made on to the manifold. They self form. As far as the throttle body, not unless you decided to shit on your computer just for the fuck of sakes.
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