# Backfiring 2000 Nissan Quest

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/backfiring-2000-nissan-quest/115224>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** nissan, quest\
**Created:** [April 8, 2018, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backfiring-2000-nissan-quest/115224 "2018-04-08T07:51:27Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![T25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df788c/32.png) [@T25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T25)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2018, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backfiring-2000-nissan-quest/115224/1 "2018-04-08T07:51:28Z")

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why does my car backfire and hard to start

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backfiring-2000-nissan-quest/115224/2 "2018-04-08T13:48:55Z")

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I really suggest that you get this vehicle to a qualified mechanic a.s.a.p., before permanent engine damage takes place, but if you want some clues to begin the process of elimination, there could be a problem with the fuel/air mixture, or the ignition timing. However, those problems are rare in a modern vehicle that has been well-maintained. Other possibilities include bad spark plugs and damaged spark plug wires.

How well has this vehicle been maintained?  
How long has the Check Engine Light been lit-up?  
Is the CEL lit steadily, or is it flashing/blinking?