Q: While driving home from work my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder stalled and I lost power steering. I pulled over and restarted it. I t ran

asked by on June 13, 2017

I was driving home, stopped at a stop light, light turned green, I pressed the gas pedal and had almost no power like it had stalled but not fully, radio worked fine, no smells or smoke, lost power steering but had enough acceleration to turn right and park but power brakes were out too. Stood on brakes and ebrake. 4 indicator lights on: CHECK ENGINE SOON, VDC OFF, SLIP, BATTERY. I killed the engine, turned off radio, lights and fan. Restarted fine, PS and engine running fine, battery light went off.3 lights stayed on; CHECK ENGINE SOON, VDC OFF, SLIP. Drove home fine no problem, but 3 lights still on. Checked online w Nissan and saw 3 explanations: 1) fluids low 2) check generator belt 3) check R and left CAM shaft sensor and solder on sensor. I had both CAMS replaced 3 months ago and Les Scwab did a full vehicle inspection 2 months ago. They said brakes, tires and battery were fine. I really don't have money for major car repairs now. What is most likey wrong?

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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