NRMA towies love X-Trails! Very common sporadic/hiding fault is the Crank Angle Sensor. (Also same sensor is used for cam angle on some later models) Car has fault, 10 mins later, sputters again. Usually when warming up, sometimes ceases altogether when full op temp. Goes ok for weeks, the problem returns for a while destroying any confidence in a longer trip. Arrives at mechanical workshop and behaves beautifully. No OBD message evident.
$20-$25 each and one bolt and one electrical deutsch type connection, just need tiny hands to access sometimes.
Very common problem, particularly X Trails.
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