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| ac problem | 11/15/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: 1 smoke came true ac windows 2 after long time start the engine & put in the d gear car is not ...
A: Asanga, The engine will have to be inspected to see if there is engine damage. When smoke comes ...
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| Catalytic Converter, 97 Altima | 11/15/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: My girlfriend's 97 Altima has been having a problem with sputtering and dying lately. The problem ...
A: Jason, Pulling the fuel pump is a pain since the gas tank has to be dropped. Also, the issue with ...
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| truck not starting | 11/14/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: a few minutes ago i posted question about truck not starting. It's a 2000 nissan frontier v-6. was ...
A: Norma, If the truck turns over when you turn the key but does not start when turning over would not ...
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| 2000 Nissan Quest | 11/14/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: The timing belt broke on my 2000 Nissan Quest. I'm getting mixed information from different web ...
A: Gus, It is an interference engine and I would have the heads checked out before spending the time ...
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| RE4F02A 1993 MAXIMA OVERHAUL QUESTIONS | 11/14/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: I was wondering if you can list me the hard parts and any ancillary parts you suggest I REPLACE when ...
A: Ron, You are spot on with your parts suggestion on a transmission rebuild. I would recommend a new ...
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| 2000 Maxima brake lights not working | 11/14/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: My center brake light on the spoiler works but the main brake lights on both sides do not work. How ...
A: Ann, If the high mount brake light works and the others do not check them with a test light to see ...
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| follow up | 11/13/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: Expert: Calvin Iwashita Subject: injectors?i have 94 altima gxe runs rough under 3000r's after ...
A: Chris, I would replace the distributor. I bet there is oil on the optics and that is screwing with ...
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| Front Left Turn Signal | 11/13/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: I have an SUV and the front left turn signal is out. (It is blinking rapidly and of course the bulb ...
A: Leslie, If the bulb does not fit correctly try another bulb or change the socket if a different ...
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| Evap Sensor Code 440 | 11/13/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: I recently replaced my Evap Sensor as I was getting two code( 440 small and I forgot the second ...
A: Tim, Nissan had a problem with the evaporative hoses and clamps from about 2002 to the present. I ...
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| 85 300zx turbo starting problem | 11/13/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: This problem has been ongoing for a long time and I can't figure it out. When I start the car it's ...
A: Kathy, I would pull and clean the throttle body and replace the idle air control valve. Since you ...
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| 95 Nissan Altima | 11/13/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: Our 95 Altima(stick shift)completely died and would not start and it was giving us a engine ...
A: Michelle, I would check the rebuilt distributor that you had installed to make sure the optics are ...
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| injectors? | 11/12/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: i have 94 altima gxe runs rough under 3000r's after running it 15 miles or so, fuel smell in exhaust ...
A: Have a few questions - Is the check engine light on? Check the spark plugs, are all the plug ...
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| 2001 Nissan Altima Electric issues. | 11/12/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: Yesterday my friend and I were installing some lights and he cut the glove box light to use the ...
A: Joe, Repair the wire in the glovebox and replace the fuse. Then, get a dedicated wire from the ...
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| Nissan Avenir speedometer | 11/12/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: the speedometer(& odometer/trip meter) in my 1994 nissan avenir w10 w/ 2.0L diesel has stopped ...
A: First thing I would check is the cable. Check where it enters the trans first. Unscrew the hold ...
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| catalytic conv brakes | 11/12/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: I just got a code for the catalytic conv. car was running rough had the mass air flow sensor ...
A: Can you tell me what number the code is displaying? have your brakes checked right away. Looks like ...
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| 1997 Nissan Maxima stalls at revers | 11/11/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: My name is Dmitry. My son just bot Nissan Maxima GXE 1997. Everything is working OK. There is only ...
A: Dmitry, If the car stalls in gear, in reverse, could mean that the idle air control valve is ...
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| downshift ballast resistor | 11/11/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: I recently replaced the electronic control module for the automatic transmission for my 1995 mercury ...
A: Chris, The resistor is in the harness that goes to the transmission. It is taped up in the harness ...
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| 95 Nissan Altima | 11/11/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: Our 95 Altima was giving us a camshaft sensor code when the engine light came on and the car would ...
A: Most of the sensors that integrate with the computer work on milli-volts. So, if you are using a ...
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| drive axle | 11/11/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: how do you change right front drive axle on 1998 nissian quest
A: Steve, You really need a book to do the job. A Haynes Manual or a factory service manual will ...
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| 99 Quest / Villager | 11/10/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: I need help. I have a villager that has a Nissan motor in it. I replaced the motor 3 weeks ago. I ...
A: Walter, I would get a fire extinguisher and an assistant to hold it while you spray carburetor ...
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| nissan sentra | 11/10/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: 2000 sentra 2.0l will start but runs for about 3-5 seconds and dies. it acts like it runs out of ...
A: Bob, Did you correct the problems like the lean bank one and the knock sensor? Also, the random ...
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| 1998 nissan frontier | 11/10/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: odometer,gas gauge,and temp gauge not working odometer say 999999 is there anything i can do to ...
A: Mark, Remove the cluster and clean the connection where the harness connects as well as the harness ...
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| 1984 Nissan 720 pickup carbuerated z24 | 11/9/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: I have acquired a 1984 nissan truck that is not running it will run with gas or starting fluid in ...
A: Anthony, The carburetor probably needs to be rebuilt or replaced. There is a power valve in the ...
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| nissan sentra | 11/9/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: 2000 sentra 2.0l will start but runs for about 3-5 seconds and dies. it acts like it runs out of ...
A: Bob, There is no filter and there is no test port. You have to get an adapter to get the test port ...
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| air flow meter | 11/9/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: I just istalled a new air flow meter in my 2001 nissan sentra but the problem persist it would run ...
A: Casique, The ECM and computer are the same thing. It is just a matter of what they call it. If ...
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| timing an replace timing chain n gears | 11/8/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: what r the timing marks an position of crank an cam when replacing timing chain,an firing order for ...
A: Tim, I need the year and model for specifics. But, if you have not jumped timing you can manually ...
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| Knock Sensor | 11/8/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: I have a 1999 Nissan Frontier 4x4 automatic with a v-6 engine. The service engine light will come ...
A: Billy, Replace the converter and that will get rid of that code and replace the knock sensor. The ...
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| 02 spec v hard starting and evap problem | 11/8/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: Sudderth, I just purchased a 02 nissan sentra ser spec v last week and it gives me a problem today. ...
A: Bo, First, the evaporative system is a known problem. Have the hoses checked to see if the ones ...
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| clutch bleeding on 92 300zx | 11/8/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: yes i just replaced a master cylinder and a slave cylinder and bleed the system over and over but ...
A: Danny, You are not alone since it is difficult to get air to flow backwards and down... You have ...
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| starting fluid test on 96 nissan altima gxe | 11/7/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: Hey Calvin, you have been giving me great advice for my 96 nissan altima gxe. I primed the intake ...
A: OK, I am glad. Now we can narrow it down some. I apologize, without the car in front of me, it is ...
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| air flow control dial | 11/7/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: My air flow control dial is not changing positions for the air flow it is stuck blowing the air to ...
A: I am assuming you are speaking of the A/C vents? I do not know what year, make and model of your ...
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| 2002 Infiniti QX4 Error codes | 11/7/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: My Infinitti QX4 was diagonises and the below error codes came up, what does this means and what can ...
A: Bex, You need a new crankshaft position sensor. You need all new oxygen sensors. You need a new ...
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| thermostat housing.. | 11/7/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: I have to change my thermostat housing, the all thing. The old one has gone apart. How do i do it? 4 ...
A: Nicklas, If yours is corroded in place then it is going to be difficult to remove it. If all the ...
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| Broken key in ignition | 11/7/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: I recently bought a 1993 Nissan Maxima. Half of the key somehow broke off in the ignition. What are ...
A: The simplest way is to get a small paper clip, straighten it, and at one end use a long nose pliers ...
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| 1995 Nissan Quest Motor Mounts | 11/7/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: I have to definitely have to replace one and probably 2 of my motor mounts on my 1995 Nissan Quest ...
A: You have another one on the side of the car (which is actually the front of the engine). This ...
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| 2000 nissan frontier | 11/7/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: When my frontier gets to operating temperature it starts to idle very roughly. This happens in drive ...
A: Billy, If you have a V6 there are three oxygen sensors. One on each side and one behind the ...
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| radiator flush | 11/6/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: I have a 02 nissan altima and i need to change the antifreez. Where is the drain hose i should use ...
A: That should be on the radiator, defined by a wing nut. Best way, however is to (on a cold engine) ...
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| 2000 nissan frontier xe 2.4 liter 2wd | 11/6/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: when it is mainly cold and rainy my truck will not start right away I have to turn the ignition and ...
A: To what extent was the tune up? Were the dist rotor and cap replaced? If not, that should be ...
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| Removal of Ignition lock cylinder | 11/6/2009 | Von Sudderth |
Q: I have a 1992 Nissan Stanza, and want to know how to remove the ignition lock cylinder/assembly? ...
A: Tara, I would spend the $100 bucks for a wrecking yard column. But, if you are going to repair ...
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| Vibration in my I35 | 11/6/2009 | Calvin Iwashita |
Q: I submitted question but I do not know if it went through, so I am submitting again. I have a 2002 ...
A: I think I replied to this but just in case, I will reply again. If you feel pulsation when the car ...
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