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| 2007 MURANO VIBRATION | 4/25/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I also have a slight but very fast vibration on acceleration that diminishes with the foot off the ...
A: You have a tough question. I would be suspect of the trans or drivetrain. Tires wont shimmy at low ...
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| 1994 Nissan Maxima Factory Alarm | 4/25/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: So what did you mean by this? Do you want the AAA records of the tow for proof? I sent this ...
A: Im not busting your horns. I do this for free but I can only do so much wihtout having the car. The ...
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| 1997 Maxima starting problem | 4/22/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: Began sounding sluggish on start up. Then intermittent no start. Sometimes would start to turn ...
A: Yeah. You need a new starter motor and you can only use a OEM part or it will not fix your car. ...
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| coolant and start problems with 2002 sentra GXE | 4/21/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I bought this 2002 Nissan sentra GXE used in fall of 2004. 1.8L dual overhead cam, automatic. It ...
A: Yeah, you have engine failure. You are getting combustion pressure in your cooling system at the ...
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| 1985 300zx non-turbo elec. trouble | 4/15/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: ok, i asked this yesterday, answer was battery cables and/or "fuses" next to pos. batt. post? by ...
A: First you should use a Nissan alternator only or Denso. Brown with a white tracer on it is the ...
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| Nissam ECM, Codes | 4/13/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: Dealership had car said it needed both O2 sensors and knock sensor. Now that all 3 have been ...
A: I would suspect bad ECM or harness issue. Can you get your hands on a used ECM? Swap it out. I am ...
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| electrical problem? | 4/12/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I have a 98 Nissan Frontier 4X4, 120,000 miles, manual transmission. I replaced the battery 1 year ...
A: First and foremost you do need to stay away from that person. If you battery is being overcharged ...
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| electrical problem? | 4/10/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I have a 98 Nissan Frontier 4X4, 120,000 miles, manual transmission. I replaced the battery 1 year ...
A: Check you ignition wires for the backfiring, 99% chance thats all that is. You dont need any special ...
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| Adjusting Nissan Terrano clutch | 4/9/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I have a 1998 Nissan Terrano 2.7 TDI 4X4.It is manual gear change.It has covered 73,000 miles.I have ...
A: You can look at while its moving. It should move almost to the end of the opening. The fork is the ...
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| Sentra Transmission | 4/9/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I own a 1991 Nissan Sentra, 1.6 Automatic (RL4F03A). The problem is that the car runs fine when cold ...
A: This may be beyond your abilty and I dont mean this in a bad way. You need pressure to operate the ...
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| 2002 Altima, Temp gauge fluctuating,heater runs hot and cold | 4/5/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I have an 02 Altima 2.5 S. A few weeks ago I noticed that the heater runs hot and cold. Sometimes it ...
A: HMMM, not sure. Fill up the radiator to the top, stick a funnel in the filler hole, one that seals ...
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| nock nock | 4/3/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: Ok about 4 weeks i got a 1995 240sx with the Ka24de motor in it,ok it had a very soft retell,but ...
A: Chain is a big problem in that motor. Several recalls on it. You have to replace the chain, gears, ...
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| car qoestion | 3/24/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: need color codes for wiring on factory stereo on 1992 pathfinder
A: You can go to All-Data or MItchell online and download them. It might be easier to go to your local ...
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| 1991 Nisan 300ZX 2+2 NA | 3/21/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: Radiator fluid down cup full, driven, stop, smoke(radiator hose type), open, steam(not from rad ...
A: Pressure test the system. There are two heater hose tubes behind the engine that are almost ...
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| security system | 3/20/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: We have a 96 Nissan Pathfinder with 100,000 miles on it that just started having difficulty ...
A: Not to sound sarcastic here but you need to find a new mechanic. It takes three things for an engine ...
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| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 3/20/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: The last couple of weeks my Pathfinder (which as 41,000 miles) did not start and now the DTE is ...
A: What was the code? What is the fuel pressure reading? and no its not normal but it could happen. I ...
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| '01 Frontier Catalytic Converter Bad? | 3/20/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I recently bought a 2001 Nissan Frontier 2.4L 4 cyl with almost 100,000 miles. Within 3 days I had ...
A: If someone removed an 02 sensor you would have a hard code for it and not a cat code. Nissan cats go ...
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| Nissan Sunny drivers door lock problem | 3/19/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: i hope you can answer this as it is driving me nuts. I have a Nissan Sunny LX 5 door hatchback with ...
A: Go through the passenger door and open the hood. Disconnect the battery and try to open the door ...
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| tires and rims | 3/18/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: can i put a P205/65r15 tire on a P195/65r15 rim and reverse. or can i just switch both rim and ...
A: Not sure what you are talking about here. No year make or model but I can tell you that any 15 inch ...
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| 1991 nissan 300zx non turbo 3.0 l v6 auto | 3/16/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: well i bought this car not to long ago, and i noticed it had a slight smell of raw gas not exhaust ...
A: You have to look for the fuel leak. It is most likley right on top of the engine. There are many ...
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| engine seal | 3/14/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: 2000 Nissan Maxima. I just replaced both front end cv joints and my mechanic said my engine seal is ...
A: How many miles are on this car? This car is not really know for a rear main oil leak. First check ...
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| nissan sunny 2.0 gti cut out | 3/10/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: The engine is a sr20de (2.0 non turbo) i think it also can be called a pulsar but in England it is ...
A: That would be a Sentra SER here in the US. This will be tuff for you to repair. You will need to ...
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| Hesitation, Nissan Largo | 3/8/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I wonder if yo can help please. I have a Nissan Largo (import), it has the KA24DE engine (2.4i) A ...
A: KA motors were known for chain tensioner failures. If this was the case you would feel this all of ...
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| Turn Single | 3/7/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I have a 1991 Nissan Pathfinder. My turn single just quit working. I checked the fuzes and they are ...
A: I need more information. WHat did you install? Lens, switch? and what are the symptoms? Are both ...
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| 1999 Nissan Maxima | 3/6/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I have an error code of PO745 which comes out to a Pressure Control Solenoid Malfunction. I have ...
A: Transmission code. CAUTION: Check the color of the fluid first, is it burnt or brite red?? If its ...
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| Rt front clunking noise & shake when braking | 3/6/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I have a 1994 Infinity J30. 185,000 miles. My problem is when I brake moderately hard at any speed ...
A: Remove the wheel and pu the lug nuts back on with spacers to tighten the rotor against the hub. You ...
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| Hesitation, Nissan Largo | 3/5/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I wonder if yo can help please. I have a Nissan Largo (import), it has the KA24DE engine (2.4i) A ...
A: Ok. YOu have to check some basic things to get closer to the cause. You need to check fuel pressure, ...
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| Nissan Maxima starter | 2/18/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: My starter in my 1998 Nissan Maxima with V-6 had been making strange noises the past few weeks and ...
A: Eric, follow these instructions or you will pay for this many time over. Make sure you purchase a ...
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| terrano 2 | 2/12/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: i have a nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi , it does very little mileage , it hasnt moved for a couple of ...
A: Hey John. I do not work on or repair any diesels here in the US. Do you have power to the glow plugs ...
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| 2001 Nissan Maxima - 2 problems | 2/11/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: Torelli - I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima. My husband is changing both belts as we speak. Is there a ...
A: 01 Maxima should have that funny looking bolt that moves the tensioner. They always freeze up and ...
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| Terrano Water Leak | 2/6/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I have an 02 3 door Terrano with water leaking into the passenger footwell. I have placed a plastic ...
A: Drain hose should be at each corner of the roof. Headliner will have to be removed. They should come ...
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| Nissan running funny | 2/5/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I am female and alone and a lot of mechanics take me for a ride because of my lack of ...
A: HMM. A surge in idle is usually caused by an intake leak of some sort. Could be a vacumm hose or air ...
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| datsun 1600 | 2/5/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: how many automatic datsun 1600 were imported to australia in 1969?
A: Remember a few things: Fisrt I answer your questions for free. I am not a genie in a bottle. I am ...
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| engine knock | 2/3/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I have a 2001 Nissan Frontier 2.4L 4cyl 5 speed standard cab 153000 miles. Since it was new I get an ...
A: You need to go a little deeper. Something may be causing the truck to run lean. Pinging is not ...
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| '03 Nissan Altima Repalce Headlight | 1/26/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: What is the easiest way to replace the driver's side low beam headlight bulb on a 2003 Nissan ...
A: Did you buy a new bulb yet? Tell me what the replacement bulb looks like and I will give you exact ...
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| Heater not working in Altima | 1/25/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: sorry it took so long to reply. Anyways, I can not get my hand behind the engine to reach those ...
A: Bingo!!! If keeping the resevoir full makes it work then you already have your answer. The coolant ...
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| nissan wont start | 1/25/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: no previous problems. About three hours after running tried to start, engine turned over fine but ...
A: Check two things here. First your fuel pressure. The regulators do go bad as well as the pumps. Then ...
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| Low FE and rough Idling | 1/23/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: It is s 96 infiniti J30 and has 103K on it.My car suddenly started giving me low FE. So i decided to ...
A: Two things that go wrong on that engine. First check your coils and spark. If all are good make sure ...
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| 1991 Nissan Maxima security system problem | 1/20/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: Just purchased the above mentioned vehicle. The security system was causing the horn to honk ...
A: You have to reset it using the key in either front door or the trunk. The little plastic lever ...
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| 2000 Nissan Maxima Odometer | 1/18/2007 | A Torelli |
Q: I recently replaced the entire instrument cluster ($75 from salvage yard) in my 2000 Nissan Maxima. ...
A: Tuff one. No you cant use the ECM to reset it. I wouldnt worry about it. Make a record of the ...
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