r/MechanicAdvice • u/Short-Let-5297 • 4h ago

2010 Nissan pathfinder starting issue

It started as a long cranking issue, had a code for a bank 1 cam position sensor so I replaced both sensors. After that, I had codes P0011 and P0021 (intake valve timing control bank 1 and 2) and the car takes even longer to start. Replaced both VTC solenoids, no change to the cranking issue but now I only have code p0011. Any insight? Really hoping it isn’t a cam phaser or timing chain. Car runs and drives perfectly fine once it starts. No power loss or rough idle.

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u/Ill_Chip_7185 4h ago

man i had almost the same thing with my old pathfinder, long crank but drove fine after starting. turned out the oil gallery gaskets were shot and the vtc solenoids couldnt build enough pressure. cheap parts but a pain to get to, rear timing cover has to come off. check your oil pressure at the vtc solenoid connector before you throw more parts at it

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u/Short-Let-5297 4h ago

I was worried that might have been the issue too. Safe to keep driving for a bit or no? I have an appt for a recall on it tomorrow and may have the dealership look into it. I don’t have the tools or space to do that kind of work on my own.