Nissan Cube:  Clutch Slipping → Diagnosis

Your Nissan Cube’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission.  Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure.  This guide is intended to help you determine why your clutch is slipping on the flywheel. Note:  This article is for manual cars only.  Here’s the automatic … Read more

Nissan Cube:  LOOSE FUEL CAP Message Diagnosis

This guide will help you determine why you are getting the LOOSE FUEL CAP message in your Nissan, and the likely reasons that it came on. Table of Contents 1. Loose Fuel Cap Meaning 2. Symptoms of a Loose Fuel Cap 3. How to Reset LOOSE FUEL CAP Warning 4. Is It Safe To Drive … Read more

Nissan Cube:  Engine Sputtering (Causes + Diagnosis)

A sputtering engine can indicate a number of problems.  If your Nissan Cube has a sputter, it is most likely going to be caused by bad fuel system, ignition system, MAF sensor, or bad catalytic converter.  Your Cube’s engine is a giant pump.  It pulls in air (where it is measured by the mass airflow … Read more

Nissan Cube:  Brake Pedal Going to Floor Diagnosis

The single most important safety feature in your Nissan Cube is a good set of brakes.  If your brake pedal is going to the floor, it indicates that there is a serious problem in the braking system.  When the pedal goes to the floor, it’s usually caused by a bad master cylinder, leaking brakes, bad … Read more

Nissan Cube Shifting Hard: Causes + Diagnosis

One of the most common automatic transmission problems is shifting hard.  If your Nissan Cube has a hard shifting transmission, it can be uncomfortable to drive and a sign of serious problems. If your car’s transmission is shifting hard, it can cause a harsh ride and lead to potential damage over time. Numerous factors can … Read more

Nissan Cube:  P1273 Code Diagnosis

 P1273: Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 1 Bank 1) – Lean Shift Monitoring P1273 is a common Nissan diagnostic code.  It has the same meaning for your Cube as it would any other Nissan.   It indicates that the air fuel ratio sensor has detected a lean shift in the exhaust output.  It’s usually caused by … Read more

Nissan Cube:  Warped Rotors → Symptoms & Causes

  Rotors are metal discs that are visible behind the Cube’s wheel. They work together with the calipers and brake pads to slow down your Nissan Cube. Due to braking friction, rotors have to withstand and dissipate a tremendous amount of heat. This causes the rotor surface to be uneven making the brake pedal feel … Read more

Nissan Cube: Bad Motor Mount → Symptoms + Diagnosis

While your Nissan Cube’s engine mounts can last the life of the entire vehicle, it is possible that they will go bad.  Vibration and a clunking sound are the two most noticeable symptoms when driving the vehicle.  There are plenty of visible signs as well. Engine mounts connect the engine to the frame of the … Read more