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| 2003 nissan pathfinder | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I am experiencing a noticeable hesitation, if push on the accelerator it feels like the truck is not ... A: Al, Could be contaminated fuel so put in a fuel conditioner like Lucas or the like. Also, since it ...
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| 2005 Nissan Maxima -- Tailights | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have to running lights .. Brake and turn yes.. The dash (speedo) lights also are on bright, and ... A: James, This sounds strange to me. The dash lights not being able to be dimmed is the dimmer switch ...
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| 98 nissan service engine soon and ac switch | 10/12/2008 |
Q: #1 My granddaughter car service engine soon light came on at 88,000 miles. We had it checked at Auto ... A: Rose, First, disconnect the battery for five minutes and that should clear the code for the P0120. ...
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| Nissan auto trans | 10/11/2008 |
Q: Shift into D, will not move, shift into 2, ok, then shift into D, now ok. A: Robert, Robert, Nissan has a really nice self protection system that locks the car in second when ...
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| tail lights | 10/11/2008 |
Q: My 2004 nissan maxima's tail lights are out. The break lights work though. I know its not the bulb ... A: Kevin, The parking lights do not have a relay that I am familiar with. If the front parking lights ...
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| Nissan Terrano Auto Transmission | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 Diesel Terrano with intermittant auto problems - pulling away from lights, or ... A: Roger, The transmission is controlled by a computer, different than the one that runs the engine. ...
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| 1996nissan 200sx | 10/11/2008 |
Q: for inspection ready codes o2sensor egr cat appear any ideas on what to do ... A: John, Since the year is 1996 I would replace the EGR valve and the oxygen sensors. I would remove ...
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| Noise while driving. | 10/10/2008 |
Q: This is a strange one.. I have an '02 Nissan Altima and I hear water/liquid 'sloshing' around while ... A: Alison, It could be the airconditioner box, under the dash, that has a blocked drain. I would ...
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| gear box | 10/9/2008 |
Q: my 2006 altima gear shift lock up and i could not get into park. what makes in get stuck like that? ... A: Dominick, If it is under warranty take it in. Usually, a coke or some other sticky liquid has ...
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| nissan airbag fault | 10/9/2008 |
Q: my airbag indicator light flash continuesly, car type nissans almera 1997 model wagon type A: Tope, I cannot help on an airbag problem other than telling you to have someone with a airbag ...
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| auto-manual transmission swap | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My friend and I are learning mechanics. one of our jobs is fixing up a 1995 nissan maxima. the guy ... A: Dusty, Yes, there is a starter inhibit on on the automatic shifter that was removed. Get a Haynes ...
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| 04 Nissan Sentra, Shifter Problem | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Sentra has 49K on it; On turning on the ignition; I can't get the shifter off Parking position; I ... A: Ravi, Unless the shifter was wrenched or the car has been in a wreck the shifter should be good. I ...
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| 1978 280z emissions | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a 1978 280z...can't pass smog. I've gone to the internet to find emission parts ... ... A: Ron, If you are failing smog with your 78 you might look at the basics. Probably too much NOX in ...
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| clutch hitting floor | 10/7/2008 |
Q: i just replaced my clutch i drove it for about 500 miles then my clutch started hitting the floor i ... A: Joel, If the clutch is bled properly then you are looking at the release fork. It might have come ...
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| 95 nissan altima | 10/7/2008 |
Q: no interior heat i replaced thermostat,heater valve.i suspect it is flap door not closeing.i am ... A: Tony, Either the heater core is plugged or the door is stuck, as you indicate. Remove the glovebox ...
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| 04 sentra | 10/7/2008 |
Q: every time i turn my car off then turn it on in about an hour it will start then die out like if i ... A: Les, I would check the fuel pressure to make sure it is proper and the injectors are not sticking. ...
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| 1995 Nissan Altima | 10/7/2008 |
Q: How do you remove the front cover on this 1995 Nissan Altima engine. A: Nick, You are going to need a book. Here is link to some comments. http://www.prb2.com/altima/ ...
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| Pulsar CJ11 engine not performing | 10/6/2008 |
Q: The engine is cutting off whilst on idle. A few weeks back, this only happened when I braked to halt ... A: Aldren, First, you need to check the codes to see if the computer is picking up a defective idle ...
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| Codes | 10/6/2008 |
Q: After changing the spark plugs, cap, rotor and the fuel filter the service engine soon light comes ... A: Betty, The serial communications link is usually associated with a scanner that is incompatible ...
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| 1994 nissan pathfinder | 10/6/2008 |
Q: the pathfinder was dead because it was sitting for about a week and a 1/2. My sister went to jump ... A: Jamie, You are in luck since the vehicle started. That means the computer is fine. The other ...
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| 2000 Quest dashboard | 10/6/2008 |
Q: How do I remove the dashboard to get access to the rear of the radio? I would like to direct connect ... A: John, The console trim plate has to be removed as does the mounting bracket on the radio to get it ...
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| Nissan Primera 1997 - Acceleration Hesitation | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I am driving a 1997 Nissan Primera 1595 cc manual car for the last 3 days and have noticed some ... A: Martin, I will assume you have the petrol version? If so, check the spark plugs to make sure they ...
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| nissan bluebird 1994 | 10/5/2008 |
Q: But this has not worked this time it just keeps winding but wont start I originally thought it must ... A: Michelle, I would remove and disassemble the distributor and check for oil on the optical pickup ...
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| Code P0430 Nissan Xterra | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I just bought an 05' Xterra service engine light just came on and it's throwin code P0430 Need to ... A: Will, Yes, it shows the catalyst system, bank two as being out of range. Could be a melted ...
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| front end thunking | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Recently I have been hearing a rubbing sound on my 1997 Nissan Maxima. Along with that, there is a ... A: Roy, The usual suspect is the strut tower bearing. The strut connects to the strut tower via a ...
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| A/C not working when temp above normal | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998 nissan patrol ti 4.5l petrol. the a/c ( climate control )cuts out when the engine temp ... A: Neville, It sounds as if the pressure in the airconditioning system is too high when it becomes ...
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| Nissan KeyFob Question | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra Keyfob. Can it be programmed to work with a NIssan 2003 Altima? They ... A: John, Yes, the instructions are as follows: To reprogram (enter new ID) key fob (keyless remote ...
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| 1991 Maxima v6 | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I do not have any high beam, or driving lights, but my low beam are still working, and we have ... A: Kevin, The headlight switch is defective and needs to be replaced. Part costs under $100 bucks and ...
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| charging system | 10/4/2008 |
Q: the alternator will not charge untill you rev the motor. The alnternator is new. Is there a external ... A: Michael, Either the voltage regulator is defective or the alternator is defective. You will need ...
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| Trans | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 96 Nissan Quest, It slipps badly when you put in in reverece. The van does not slipp in any ... A: Melissa, No way to correc the problem without removal of the transmission. If all else is good, as ...
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| nissan oil light , engine racket for like 1 min upon cranking | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 93 Nissan pickup,with ka24e engine 161,xxx miles. my oil light is staying on for like a 1 ... A: Walter, Nissan recommends against synthetic oil. But, for what we are trying for, getting the oil ...
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| 1995 pathfinder start problem | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I am having problems starting my pathfinder after I turn it off. For instance, if I run into the ... A: Ronda, It could be a defective starter or loose cables or even a battery on the way out. The best ...
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| Digital clock sporadic operation | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My 1991 Max also has the same clock problem, intermittent illum but keeps good time - could the ... A: Rich, If the clock works and the back lighting is intermittent I would either source a wrecking ...
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| nissan oil light , engine racket for like 1 min upon cranking | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 93 Nissan pickup,with ka24e engine 161,xxx miles. my oil light is staying on for like a 1 ... A: Walter, Sounds like the oil pump needs to be replaced. You changed the oil and the noise went away ...
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| 2000 maxima died and now will not start. | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I've been here before with a question and now I have another. I just sold my brother a 2000 maxima ... A: Alan, Both the vehicle speed sensor and the idle air control valve need to be replaced and the ...
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| 1994 Nissan Quest oil pressure light | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My Nissan Quest stalled out completely this morning, and all the check engine lights, etc. came on. ... A: Susanna, If the oil pressure light is flickering you need to make sure you have replaced the oil at ...
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| Nissan 1600nx starting problems | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I own a 1600NX, which I bought in 1992, and have driven across Canada and back. I am having ... A: Rodney, If the clutch interlock switch is worn out either replace it or bridge it with a length of ...
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| Is it OK to install used ECM on Maxima? | 10/1/2008 |
Q: We have a 2001 Maxima that the dealer says needs a new ECM and Idle Air Control Valve. That will ... A: Laura, Yes, to the used ECM and no to the used idle air control valve. Also, I would have them ...
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| nissan maxima transmission | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I own a 1991 Nissan Maxima. I was wondering where the transmission filter is located so I can change ... A: Emily, The transmission filter is located in the transmission. Remove the transmission pan. The ...
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| Brake lights | 9/30/2008 |
Q: This is Calvin, your fellow Nissan expert. I guess not so much an expert now, as I wanted to ask ... A: Calvin, If it is not the brake light switch then the master headlight switch is the only other ...
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| fuel pump problems | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I read on here that on nissans, the oil pressure switch can cut the fuel pump off as a safety ... A: Clint, Yes, Nissan uses the oil pressure switch as an indication to the ECM that the engine is ...
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| 2007 nissan maxima | 9/30/2008 |
Q: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON THIS MORNING. I DON'T HAVE 12,000 MILES ON IT YET. WHAT IS ... A: Betty, If the car has only 12,000 miles on it I would go to Autozone or Checker and get the code ...
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| Electrical headlights | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have an 88 Nissan Pulsar and the left head light is dim. The right side is normal. when turning on ... A: Rich, Replace the headlight switch. The contacts for the high and low beam are in the switch and ...
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| 1986.5 Nissan Hardbody No Fire | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My nissan wont start. Basic dianosis has led me to the ignition system. I have no fire from my ... A: Carl, If the ignition relay or fuse is not blown I would say the distributor is defective. Email ...
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| car starts and then dies. | 9/29/2008 |
Q: a while back i bought a 1982 datsun 280zx. this is the L28E engine, non turbo with a 3 speed ... A: Joel, You have repaired or replaced the usual suspects. Therefore, the only other thing that ...
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| shift problem | 9/28/2008 |
Q: 1997 nissan pickup-will not go in gear when cold in morning- after sitting in warm temp works well ... A: Frank, The clutch is hydraulic and the seals leak internally so pressure does not build when you ...
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| Smokey Engine - Nissan terrano 2.7 miatral 1995 | 9/28/2008 |
Q: What should i be looking,will a service help? A: Andrew, It depends on what the smoke looks like. That is, if the smoke is white it could be a ...
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| nissan terrano repair | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 91 nissan terrano and it makes an intermittant grinding noise from what appears to be the ... A: Roy, If the compressor is not intermittently locking that is making the noise then I would look at ...
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| trans shifting | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I just sold my brother my 2000 maxima GLE. He so sooner got it home & called & told me the trans was ... A: Alan, Yes, the P0720 is the vehicle speed sensor and that can screw with the computer and make it ...
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| shift problem | 9/27/2008 |
Q: 1997 nissan pickup-will not go in gear when cold in morning- after sitting in warm temp works well ... A: Frank, If the clutch is not worn out it should be the slave or master cylinder for the clutch. ...
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| Electrical -97 Nissan Quest | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1997 Nissan Quest GXE. Everything was fine..until after a few days I noticed the ... A: Peter, Not related, the power window master switch is probably going out. That is the one on the ...
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| code: PO745 2003 Nissan Sentra | 9/27/2008 |
Q: This code has appeared on my daughters car. The car shifts hard between 1-2. When I plugged my ... A: Randy, The code is related to line pressure in the transmission where it is sensed at the valve ...
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| dash cluster /intermitant wiper switch | 9/27/2008 |
Q: i replaced my non tacho cluster with one with a tacho on my ld astra/n13 pulsar and the tacho didnt ... A: Darren, No, they are not direct. However, you can check the pinout and hook up the tach lead at ...
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| Nissan Pathfinder odometer and gage problems | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 98 Nissan Pathfinder (97k miles) that has an odd problem, sometimes when I start the ... A: George, Either the step transformer on the back of the cluster is going out or the connection to ...
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| 240sx idle then dead | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Here's my problem: first, my fuel pump fuse would always burn out after I cranked the engine, so I ... A: Kirk, First, check the fuel pressure. That is, get a fuel pressure gauge and hook it up and see if ...
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| Nissan 1998 200sx electrical problem | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My electrical system is messed up. Here is what is happening...My tail lights and dashboard lights ... A: Justin, Replace the headlight switch since that is the common link to your problem. Nissan uses ...
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| '90 pathfinder loss power motor ticking | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I was driving up a steep hill at 60mph when engine lost some power and started ticking noise at all ... A: Tim, It sounds like the variable valve timing is screwed up. I would get a scanner and have your ...
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| 1989 Nissan Maxima Electrical Dash | 9/25/2008 |
Q: The dash is all electrical from the odometer to the speedometer... etc. All of this has gone out. ... A: Latoka, The problem is either the electrical connector has become corroded and needs to be cleaned. ...
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| 97 altima losing spark running bad when hot | 9/25/2008 |
Q: if you accelerate it goes away then coasting it does it again. its like it skips loses spark i ... A: Pete, If it is running rich I would look for leaky injectors. And, you can use a noid light or a ...
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| auto troubleshooting | 9/24/2008 |
Q: When a car does not start, what are the troubleshooting methods that should take place for effective ... A: Rick, First, check and charge the battery. Next, drive the car down to Autozone or Checker and ...
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| 2000 Nissan Maxima check engine light | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima. It has a small hole in the flex hose. So do you think that the hole ... A: D, Change all three oxygen sensors and be done with it. I personally have a 2000 Maxima SE and one ...
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| Resetting a computer on a Navara zd30 | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I had a tuneit chip fitted and now its all over the shop. How do you reset the computer thanks ... A: Lance, I did not know that yours was drive by wire. If the ECM is disconnected they will have to ...
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| Gauges on my 1997 Nissan Maxima | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I just bought a used maxima and i notice my gauges aren't working sometimes and when they do work ... A: Derek, It is either the connector to the cluster or the transformer that drives the unit. Usually, ...
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| 300zx wont start when warm | 9/23/2008 |
Q: well the car starts and runs fine, but if you shut it down after about a half hour of running it ... A: Adam, Other causes could be the ignitor on the ignition coil. A little electric box that allows ...
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| 1996 Infiniti G20 Hard Starting (occasionally) | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My 1996 Infiniti G20 is hard starting if it is left outside for a few days (instead of in the ... A: Cindy, I would go with the condensate in the distributor cap as a first thought. A tuneup should ...
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| 2001 Maxima | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Does the 2001 Maxima have a cabin air filter? If so where is it located? Thanking you in advance. ... A: Michael, No, the glovebox needs to be removed to access the panel. It is pretty easy to remove ...
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| how to bypass an immobaliser | 9/22/2008 |
Q: on nissan pintara i have traced it back to the modual not sure wat to do next A: Fraser, You are not going to bypasss the security system easily. If you use the key on the drivers ...
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| Blue Bird distributor | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a '94 Nissan Blue Bird - great car. But is has "blown" 3 distributors. I get about 10 - 12 ... A: Tony, If the rebuild unit is not as good as a factory unit that could be why they are failing about ...
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| Sentra Parking brake adjustment | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I own a 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE and the parking brake lever has to be pulled to the very top to ... A: Ray, There is a nut that threads onto the long bolt that is the end of the parking brake cable. ...
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| 300zx wont start when warm | 9/22/2008 |
Q: well the car starts and runs fine, but if you shut it down after about a half hour of running it ... A: Adam, Pull the distributor and disassemble the distributor and see if it has oil on the optical ...
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| 97 altima stalls, rattles | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I have an ongoing problem with my 97 Altima SE. 180k miles, manual trans. It stalls when revs go ... A: Sam, The knock sensor needs to be replaced since that puts the car in limp mode. You get bad ...
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| 91 pathfinder 4x4 front disk brakes | 9/21/2008 |
Q: i want to remove the front rotors on my 91 pathfinder 4x4 to have them cut i have removed the 5 ... A: Tony, You have to remove the dust cap and nut to get the rotor off. This is due to the design of ...
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| Nissan 2000 N15 1.6L Pulsar | 9/20/2008 |
Q: my 00 Pulsar air bag light keeps flashing ,it was diagnosed but sensor(s)not found, could you assist ... A: Neville, The sensors are located in at the front and rear bumper. Also, you should have two air ...
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| Nissan overdrive | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1997 Nissan Altima. Everything has been going fine but yesterday the ... A: Marion, The car has a diagnostic feature that can be read. You would have to go to a shop to get ...
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| 93 maxima tranny issue | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 93 nissan maxima and when i put it in gear and step on the gas the engine revs up but the ... A: Tim, Sounds like the transmission is in need of a rebuild. The clutches are probably worn beyond ...
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| 94 altima gxe manual trans. cv halfshaft issue | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I am trying to replace both my front cv halfshafts on my 94 nissan altima (manual transmission, w/o ... A: Davina, The mass on the CV driveshaft is for both anti-vibration as well as to aid in reduction in ...
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| 2001 Maxima | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Does the 2001 Maxima have a cabin air filter? If so where is it located? Thanking you in advance. ... A: Michael, It has the place for one and if it was installed at the factory it will be there. It is ...
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| 2003 Spec V Sentra-multi-cyl misfire? | 9/19/2008 |
Q: It has 100K km on it and no prior mech. issues. I fired it up yesterday morning and it was running ... A: Shane, The code 0300 is the knock sensor and that can cause all kinds of problems. A code reader ...
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| 96 Sentra Master Switch Installation | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My driver's side window is stuck open, and I can tell (by how it feels) that it is the master ... A: Connie, If you have time to wait, rockauto.com or courtesynissan.com are both about half the cost ...
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| flywheel and clutch 350z | 9/18/2008 |
Q: can the dualmass flywheel be skimmed and how will i know how to do it.i got a 2006 roadster and the ... A: Senna, No, the dual mass design requires you purchase a new flywheel and clutch. I would stick to ...
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| 1991 Nissan 240sx SuperHicas electrical | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I just had the alternator replaced in my car and now the battery and ebrake light are on. Brake ... A: The new alternator is defective or it was installed incorrectly or the master fuse/fuse link from ...
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| 95 infinity j30 restarts | 9/18/2008 |
Q: after shutting off the vehicle and key is in the off position, the car restarts. it's not the ... A: Elizabeth, If you car is not equipped with a remote starter I would say the starter relay is ...
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| Nissan skyline problem???!!??? | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1995 nissan skyline which has done 130k's, it has started ideling really roughly and ... A: David, The idle could be the injectors or the idle air control valve. The off idle problems could ...
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| ecm relay location | 9/17/2008 |
Q: 2000 sentra wouldn't start one morning. Would turn over fine, but the fuel pump would not run. With ... A: John, Most probably the fuel pump or relay is defective. The ECM relay is located under the dash. ...
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| check timing on 1998 Nissan Altma 2.5 4 cyl. | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My friend (a qualified Mercedes Tech) r&r'd the head due to blown head gasket. When we restart after ... A: Robert, I would check the timing from under the hood sticker. If that is not available, just use a ...
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| Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo engine dies when decelerating | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo with about 105K miles. The car works just fine until I ... A: Matt, I would first get the battery charged and then go to Autozone or Checker and get the ...
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| Nissan Stanza 90 | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a Nissan Stanza 1990. It won't start. It's getting fuel but no spark I replaced the coil, ... A: Danielle, Yes, the harmonic balancer could be a sign that the timing has jumped. I would first ...
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| cv joints | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a knoking sound that only happens when I am in motion and turning. I believe it is the CV ... A: Candice, A set of rebuilt CV driveshafts are the first thing. Next, you will need the large socket ...
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| Altima Trip Computer | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I put gas in my '06 Altima and the gauge and trip computer (Distance To Empty) disagree. The fuel ... A: David, The sending unit is the usual suspect in this instance. If you disconnect the battery for ...
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| 1998 Nissan Altima will not start | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998 Nissan Altima with around 160,000 miles. A few months ago, I replaced the starter. ... A: William, Could be the fuel pump or the distributor. Most of the time a car dies it is either fuel ...
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| 2000 4wd nissan frontier engine vg33 | 9/14/2008 |
Q: What is the purpose of the knock sensor and how do you determine bank1 from bank2 of the engine? Can ... A: Michael, oxygen sensors are part of the fuel management system. They are for feedback from what ...
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| Filling power steering fluid | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I've replacement seal kit on cylinder steering Serena SR20DE and how to filling power steering fluid ... A: R. Wahjoedi Moeljosoedirdjo, To fill the power steering you need to fill the fluid to the line on ...
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| terrano 2 3.0 di 2002 rear end creaking | 9/14/2008 |
Q: hi sir i have a 2002 nissan terrano 2 sve and have found there is a creaking and groaning sound ... A: Andrew, You are probably looking at axle bearings for the spindles. Nissan had an issue with a ...
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| rear view mirror installation | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Need to know which adhesive/glue is specified to install a rear view mirror (Nissan Murano 2004). ... A: Joe, It is basically super glue. There are kits sold that have the cleaner, activator and clue in ...
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| Fuel pump testing | 9/13/2008 |
Q: My son has a 1990 Sentra with low fuel pressure. I'm trying to check the fuel pressure from the ... A: Ron, nissantechinfo.com is the official site of Nissan and has all the factory service manuals. ...
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| 1996 infiniti i30 passenger window stuck down | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Shortly after leaving my passenger side window open through a storm, all the power windows stopped ... A: Eric, Usually, the master switch on the driver's side door is the problem. I say this since the ...
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| Nissan 300zx stalling/no start issue | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 1986 Nissan 300zx non-turbo 5 speed. After driving for about half an hour on the highway it ... A: Chris, Yes, You found the problem. Nissan uses an optical pickup and receiver in the distributor. ...
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| Engine Problem | 9/13/2008 |
Q: My car is not Nissan but im asking you as an engine expert. My car is a 1.6L Injection Engine 2006 ... A: Sherif, The problem sounds like the fuel pressure regulator has failed or the injectors are leaking ...
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| Removing rar brake drum - 1993 SE v6 truck 4x4 | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I can't back the brakes off to remove the drum. I can't figure out how to release the adjuster lock ... A: Roger, The access hole you have should be where you would insert a small common screwdriver to get ...
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| Fuel pump testing | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My son has a 1990 Sentra with low fuel pressure. I'm trying to check the fuel pressure from the ... A: Ron, Nissan uses progressive voltage to control the fuel pump and pressure. Do, not bridge the ...
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| 86 NISSAN 300 ZX | 9/12/2008 |
Q: IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS BAD WILL THE CAR START IF YOU USE STARTING FLUID I HAVE REPLACED ... A: Katherine, If the engine starts with starting fluid that would lead me to think there is an issue ...
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| Engine Problem | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My car is not Nissan but im asking you as an engine expert. My car is a 1.6L Injection Engine 2006 ... A: Sherif, It is either fuel or spark. Now, I would not think the sparkplugs unless they were burnt ...
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| 1999 Nissan Maxima | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My check engine light has come on and I took it to the mechanic. He told me that my spark plug ... A: Jason, Nunber two is defective? I would replace all the coils since there is only a small chance ...
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| CV Shaft replacement drivers side 1994 Nissan Sentra | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Do I have to take the transmission cover off to get to the pin? A: John, No, the CV pops out when you have the rest of the assembly out. That is, remove the tire, ...
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| 2003 Nissan Frontier brakes | 9/11/2008 |
Q: heres my issue and i just started two days ago both front calipers and rear drums are simultaneously ... A: Robert, I would replace the pads with the factory ones or Performance Friction Carbon Metallic ...
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| 2000 nissan maxima problems | 9/10/2008 |
Q: what would make my car skip and putter even after a tune up. sometimes it stops but only for a short ... A: Mike, I have a 2000 Maxima SE and the coils were a technical service bulletin way back when. ...
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| speed sensor for 96 maxima | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 96 nissan maxima and the speed meter does not work anymore, it stays at 0 and the check ... A: David, The vehicle speed sensor is on the transmission and it only takes a ten millimeter socket to ...
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| Nissan - kA24E I4 | 9/10/2008 |
Q: 1991 year Nissan with KA24I4 engine. 2.4L , auto transimission.I have obviously overfilled the ... A: William, You will kill the transmission since the rotating assembly will cause the fluid to foam. ...
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| Nissan Maxima repair | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA. LAST WEEK THE LIGHTS ON MY DASH GREW VERY BRIGHT, BUT I DIDN'T THINK ... A: Donna, Radio Shack is the place to match up the bulbs. Your manual should list the bulbs and ...
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| '96 Maxima Starting Problem | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a college student and recently purchased a '96 Maxima SE automatic w/ 152k miles on it. I have a ... A: Chrisopher, I would check the starter when the vehicle is hot. That is, jump the starter with a ...
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| Idle question | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 2008 Infinity G37S that normally idles around 625 RPMs. However, I've noticed after ... A: Steve, Awesome car! Drive by wire makes things interesting. That is, your throttle is not ...
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| need help on nissan fuel pump | 9/9/2008 |
Q: replaced fuel pump 1983 sentra 1.6 part new has 3 ports intake out and vent whaat do i do with the ... A: Glenn, If the new pump has an additional port you will have to figure out what it is for. If it ...
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| 99 MAXIMA | 9/9/2008 |
Q: MY CAR WAS HIT AND THE AIR BAGS POPPED AND NOW IT WILL NOT START NO FUEL TO THE ENGINE IS THERE A ... A: Charles, There is a oil pressure cut off switch for safety. But, that does not pop or have to be ...
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| 93 Altima | 9/8/2008 |
Q: When starting car it accelerates to full throttle,I have held linkage shut manually and it still ... A: Tim, Sounds like you have leaky injectors and the computer is compensating by running the idle air ...
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| Nissan Bluebird 93 (U13) clutch master cylinder | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Day mate, quick question regarding my clutch master cylinder. recently noticed my clutch fluid ... A: Kim, The clutch master and slave are a pain in the butt to bleed. I would push the pedal to the ...
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| 1992 nissan serena | 9/8/2008 |
Q: the a/c of our van is not very cold. we tried to bring it to an auto shop to add freon, but they do ... A: Gigi, You have an older vehicle that uses R-12 and not R-134. I would search around and find a ...
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| engine probs nissan vanette, 2.3 d v reg | 9/7/2008 |
Q: drove for 1 1/2 hrs on sat no probs, stoped engine once there and tried it 10 mins later nothing, ... A: Woody, If the engine lacked oil pressure or the mechanical timing has been disturbed could cause ...
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| why does my car keep stalling | 9/7/2008 |
Q: 1993 nissan - put a new alternator in, ran really well, then it stalled would not start back up, put ... A: Geri, If the alternator is working properly I would be looking at the master fuse / fuse link at ...
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| nissan 1987 200sx | 9/7/2008 |
Q: where can i find on internet, vacum line routing for above auto without buying book,son took loose ... A: Mike, If the underhood sticker does not provide enough information for the vacuum hose routing you ...
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| Nissan Maxima GXE '96 brake rotor replacement | 9/7/2008 |
Q: What tools would I need & how I uninstall brake rotors on my Nissan Maxima GXE '96. I didn't see ... A: Irakli, The front rotors require the removal of the caliper and the torque member, the thing that ...
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| 2003 Maxima- driver's power window | 9/6/2008 |
Q: A safety feature prevents the window from closing if it detects an object blocking it's path. My ... A: Mike, Sounds like the track and guides are dry and need lubrication. I would remove the door panel ...
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| 1993 Nissan Altima Drive in 3rd gear on highway | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I don’t think it is a bad transmission, but rather the electrical wiring or possibly the torque ... A: Jason, Go to your local Cottman transmission shop or your local favorite transmission shop and have ...
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| Air Bag Light | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998 Nissan Serena. 2.3 d. The other week the air bag light on the dash never went out when ... A: Dave, Air bags are a liability concern and as such you have to take it to the dealer or an autobody ...
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| crank sensor | 9/5/2008 |
Q: The mechanic told me that the crank sensor needed to be changed ($ 550) and after 2 weeks the same ... A: Vikki, The code P1440 is for the evaporative system and it shows to have a leak. That is, probably ...
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| almera throttle body removal | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Can anyone advise on how I remove my throttle body as the car is constantly stalling but runs fine ... A: Dom, You should not have to remove the throttle body. You can clean, with the engine off with ...
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| slow cranking | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My problem in my 2000 Nissan Maxima is it has intermittent slow cranking the cranking is uneven such ... A: Tammie, I would get the starter checked as an intermittent drag indicates something being wrong ...
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| 95 pathfinder | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Hey Von Sudderth, I asked you a question before about my Pathfinder. I have replaced thus far: fuel ... A: Robin, The device you speak of is the diverter valve that allows the car to run on Liquid Petroleum ...
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| 1995 Nissan Maxima A32 - ECTS Failure? | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I had the ECTS replaced not even 12 mths ago (with not a hint of a problem again until now) and I am ... A: Vanessa, The electronic coolant temperature sensor could be defective or the connector has worn or ...
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| clutch shakes off idle | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Just replaced clutch and throwout bearing. When going into first from a complete stop, the truck ... A: Shaun, If you did not have the flywheel resurfaced that could be the issue. I say this, since the ...
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| sudden jerking and shaking | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I was driving my 2004 Nissan Murano and have noticed a metal on metal noise for a few days. Today ... A: Angela, The dragging sound could be the brakes and the jerking and shaking could be them grabbing. ...
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| 2001 Pathfinder Missfiring | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 Pathfinder that has been misfiring at highway speeds. It will do this for about 10 - ... A: Tim, Nissan had a history of bad coils in the 200 to 2001 timeframe. I have a 2000 Maxima SE and ...
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| Nissan - ka24eI4 | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 91 year Nissan, 2.4L, about 190,000km, Engine Model KA24EI4. The problem 1: When the car ... A: Rob, If the sensor was replaced and the computer sends the signal for cold start operation and it ...
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| Heater coil & Pcv value location... | 9/2/2008 |
Q: The following questions apply to a 1994 Nissan Quest... 1. Where is the PCV value located? 2. ... A: Elaine, The PCV vaslve us located on the valve cover at the back of the engine. The blower fuse ...
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| Slow power windows | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Von, I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE and all the windows are extremely slow. I was wondering if ... A: Chris, If the Pathfinder goes through the carwash chances are that the tracks are really dry and ...
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| Nissan - ka24eI4 | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 91 year Nissan, 2.4L, about 190,000km, Engine Model KA24EI4. The problem 1: When the car ... A: Rob, The cold start sensor is probably defective since it does not idle properly when cold. The ...
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| 1988 Nissan Maxima sedan automatic | 9/1/2008 |
Q: 1988 Nissan Maxima, V6 automatic, with fuel-injection. Problem: engine starts, but dies within a ... A: Sid, The ECU should be fine. I would check the air intake tract from the air meter to the throttle ...
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| 97 nissan Sentra A/c | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My 97 sentra A/C works fine for 10 minutes to an hour then stops blowing cold air. The low side ... A: Jerry, The expansion valve is sticking and needs to be replaced. A pain to get to since it is ...
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| 94 nissan truck lights | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Von Sudderth, A few weeks ago I turn on my headlights and the passenger side came on like normal, ... A: Mike, The headlight switch is worn out and needs to be replaced. Nissan uses several contact ...
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| Brake lights stay on | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 Nissan Altima and the brake lights do not shut off. I have replaced the rubber stop ... A: Calvin, If the brake light switch has been tested and disconnected and the rear lights stay on you ...
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| Infiniti G20 Runs Rough | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Greetings, and thanks for your expertise, it is quite revealing. My 1996 automatic Infiniti G20 with ... A: George, Here is a link to Autozone's website with pictures and a description on how to test the ...
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| Gas gauge 2004 Maxima | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Today I changed the battery in my 2004 Maxmia. After I started the Car I noticed the gas gauge was ... A: Ed, The cluster has to come out to access the fuel gauge. You will have to remove the cluster and ...
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| 2005 Nissan Altima, 39K Miles | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I've been driving my dad's altima for the past few months and have noted that I can feel EVERY ... A: Nirav, I would check the tire pressure. With a car this new struts should not be a problem. If ...
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| 2005 Nissan Sentry | 8/30/2008 |
Q: How to replace bulb on stop light, inside, back windshield of a 2005 nissan sentry. A: Joe, You have to remove the cover to access the bulb. I am not familiar with a Sentry. But, if ...
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| Nissan Maxima 300SE | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1994(J30) model. The alarm/immobilizer start flickering as if a loose connection is causing ... A: Gerhard, OK, my bad! I thought you were talking about an aftermarket alarm. The factory alarm ...
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| replacing a starter | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Where can I find a step by step guide online to replacing a starter in a 1994 Nissan Sentra? I have ... A: Lisa, Even the factory service manual will not give you all the steps. But, nissantechinfo.com is ...
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| check light | 8/30/2008 |
Q: OBD-11 read code PO135-upstream heated O2 sensor heater fault. Initially I replace both upstream and ... A: Joe, Then, it is probably the relay that is the problem. The oxygen sensor is heated to reduce the ...
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| Nissan Sentra 2002 GXE | 8/29/2008 |
Q: i am using a nissan sentra gxe 2002 model but for some few months when driving the car and the ... A: Joyce, I would not think the computer control module could cause the car to get hot and stop the ...
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| 95 pathfinder | 8/29/2008 |
Q: Hey Von Sudderth, I asked you a question before about my Pathfinder. I have replaced thus far: ... A: Robin, Have the technician backprobe the mass airflow sensor to make sure it is not blown. For ...
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| 02 Altima Moon Roof stuck open, won't go into rev or park, can't remove key! | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I don't know what to do! I just went out and parked my car normally only to find that I couldn't ... A: Annette, The shifter is sticking and not allowing the key to come out. There is a shift interlock ...
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| 94 Nissan Sentra brake lines | 8/28/2008 |
Q: 94 Nissan Sentra no ABS I have a Pretty good leak in the right rear SS brake line somewhere around ... A: Tim, Yes, it is involved. But, if you purchase a replacement from Nissan it is a plug and play ...
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| heater and a/c control valve | 8/28/2008 |
Q: where would the heater and a/c control valve be located in a 1998 nissan sentra? A: Joe, The blend door is located under the dash on the passenger side. Check the control unit for ...
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| Service engine soon | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 Maxima which has done about 39000 miles. Recently I have done a lot of long distance ... A: Gaurav, First, I would purchase all three oxygen sensors. I personally have a 2000 Maxima SE and ...
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| 93 altima stalls at random and wont start back up | 8/28/2008 |
Q: i have a 93 altima with around 220,000 miles on it and it likes to shut off at random moments after ... A: Donny, Check the distributor for the presense of oil on the optical shutter wheel. Remove the cap, ...
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| passenger side cv replacement '95 sentra | 8/27/2008 |
Q: what is the procedure for this operation and would i need any special tools Thank you for your ... A: Marlon, I take the wheel off and the tie rod end and the caliper and then rotate the spindle to one ...
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| gear shift | 8/27/2008 |
Q: i have a 1992 2.7 diesel auto nissan terranno. wen the engine is cold the rev counterstays on 0 then ... A: Paul, The transmission will need to be examined to see if the valve body is devective. Probably a ...
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| Parking Brake Cable Tension | 8/26/2008 |
Q: It's me again, Tim. The guy with the 2001 Nissan Sentra SE who just finished replacing the rear ... A: Tim, The cable adjustment under the console is one option to tighten the cable or you can get under ...
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| 2001 Nissan Pathfinder | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if he found out what was the problem with his truck.. I have so far replaced ... A: Jeremiah, I would replace all of the oxygen sensors (those that you have not replaced). Also, ...
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| 1986.5 D21 VG30i AT 2dr PU Bucks on grade in heat | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Symptoms: when pulling a grade and activating the Transmission Power feature the truck bucks or ... A: Cliff, On top of the engine there is a fuel rail that feeds the engine. There is a schrader valve ...
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| 1986.5 D21 VG30i AT 2dr PU Bucks on grade in heat | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Symptoms: when pulling a grade and activating the Transmission Power feature the truck bucks or ... A: Cliff, Awesome video you have! I would be looking at temperature related things like the fuel ...
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| overdrive nissan frontier v6 | 8/25/2008 |
Q: i was driving over some hills when i decide to push the botton to turn off the over drive. It was ... A: Adrian, There should be no connection between the overdrive being on or off and a bad smell coming ...
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| 1997 ,nissan pickup | 8/24/2008 |
Q: i found you buy typing in 1997 nissan wont crank. i read a question that has similar ... A: Terry, rockauto.com for an online source is really cheap. Otherwise, the local parts store. Also, ...
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| 1997 ,nissan pickup | 8/24/2008 |
Q: i found you buy typing in 1997 nissan wont crank. i read a question that has similar ... A: Terry, If you take the cap, rotor, rotor post and distributor cover off you will see the optical ...
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| a/c belt | 8/22/2008 |
Q: trying to put the belt on for the a/c is there an adjustment to loosen because the belt that the ... A: Albert, Lengths vary by manufacturer. If you have loosened the belt tensioner. That is the one ...
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| Xterra check engine light | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have an OBD II code scanner but I don't know the error codes for a check engine light on a 2000 ... A: ECU ERROR CODES Code Description P0000 No Self Diagnostic Failure Indicated P0011 Intake Valve ...
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| 93 altima stalls at random and wont start back up | 8/22/2008 |
Q: i have a 93 altima with around 220,000 miles on it and it likes to shut off at random moments after ... A: Donny, Check the ECM to make sure it is grounding properly for the injectors to work. If the fuel ...
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| 1993 Hardbody KA24e hesitates after ~3000RPM | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Just replaced timing chain guides, cogs, etc... After reassembling, would not start. Reassembled ... A: Mike, I would check the the static timing to make sure the chain is not off a tooth. That is what ...
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| temperature gauge | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Temperature gauge wont work on my 1989 nissan sentra ANSWER: Ricky, It is either the gauge or the ... A: Ricky, I would verify that the sensor you replaced is the correct one. Now, if you reduce power to ...
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| temperature gauge | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Temperature gauge wont work on my 1989 nissan sentra A: Ricky, It is either the gauge or the sensor. Most of the time the sensor is what has gone out. ...
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| 1983 gas and heat gauge stopped working | 8/20/2008 |
Q: i have a 1983 720 nissan z engine my gas and heat gauge work and then they don't for some reason.. ... A: Lee, I am sorry for not being more descriptive. Remove the instrument cluster by taking off the ...
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| 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE charging | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My brake and battery light came on at the same time. I checked the brakes and everything looked ... A: Tim, I would check the wiring to the alternator to make sure the power wire is not burnt in two and ...
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| poss. broken head gasket | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have an 02 Nissan altima w/109,000 miles. My car shakes and white smoke from tail pipe when start ... A: Diana, I am so sorry to tell you that I think you have a defective head gasket. You can have a ...
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| 1994 Nissan Altima - Dropping rpms and dieing. | 8/19/2008 |
Q: My '94 Altima seems to have an intermittent problem (or maybe more than one). It currently has ... A: Chris, The knock sensor is vital to engine management since it keeps the car from knocking the rods ...
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| gear shift | 8/19/2008 |
Q: My 2002 Nissan setra GXE shift gear is sticking after I start the engine and when I try to put the ... A: Elvira, Either the brake pedal switch, the one that allows the shifter to move, is defective. Or, ...
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| fuel cut off switch | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Where is the fuel cut off switch on a 2001 Nissan sentra. The car only has 49000 miles on it and I ... A: Katie, There is no fuel cut-off switch. But, there is a oil pressure sensor that lets the computer ...
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| Nissan Sentra SR20 DE | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a vehicle as above in a 'B13' Sedan Model. For the past few days I've noticed that when I ... A: Gia, Sounds like the alternator's voltage regulator has died and is allowing too much voltage to ...
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| Vibrating 1997 Nissan Alt | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have the exactly problem with my car, vibrating at the stop light. Recently I did a complete tune ... A: Winsome, First, go to Autozone or Checker and have the codes read for free and email me back with ...
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| No cold AC from Front Vents | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have 01 Quest van that at times gets warm air from the front vents but the back vents blow ... A: Mark, Sounds like the climate control is screwing up. The computer is known to do strange things. ...
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| Seized Caliper On 2001 Nissan Sentra SE 2.0 | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I just noticed that my right rear caliper is seized(rotor is rusting from no brake pad contact) ... A: Tim, The Ford High Performance Brake Fluid has twice the boiling point of regular DOT 3 fluid so it ...
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| gas smell | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 Frontier 2.4L 5spd reg. cab. 168,000 miles. I'm noticing a gasoline smell, I don't see ... A: Rich, I mean the fuel hoses. And, this includes those that are connected to the evaporative system ...
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| rear wheel bearing | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have a J plate import Serena 4wd.Will any rear wheel bearing fit or will I need to get a 4wd one ... A: Andrew, You will need one for your vehicle since is is all wheel drive. I do not know if you use ...
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| 98 nissan sentra shift problem | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I was in a wreck mess up front right tire got fix but now when I try to drive it wont engage the ... A: Barney, The shifter is probably stuck from the wreck. Get the car on a lift and check the linkage ...
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| Poor performance - High petrol consumption | 8/17/2008 |
Q: My car is Aro 4*4 modified ; the specs are as follows : Weight : 1300 KG Engine : ... A: Nebras, A higher ratio differential would help but I would not bother with changing the gearbox ...
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| power window switch | 8/16/2008 |
Q: First the driver's side window stopped working and then all other windows and the power locks. ... A: Andrea, If all the other windows work and the drivers is not then the window motor needs to be ...
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| Seized Caliper On 2001 Nissan Sentra SE 2.0 | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I just noticed that my right rear caliper is seized(rotor is rusting from no brake pad contact) ... A: Tim, You are right on target with your observation. It is not difficult to remove and replace. ...
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| Nissan Pickup exhaust manifold torque settings | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Good evening Von- Thanks for your help on the oxygen sensor question a week or so back. Well, I got ... A: Eric, The fuel rail, on the engines intake manifold is where you check the fuel pressure. Most ...
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| Nissan Terrano | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have an intermittent fault,when starting vehicle occasionally it wont take throttle immediately ... A: John, This is probably a cold start condition? That is, it only does it when the vehicle is cold? ...
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| coolant temp sensor | 8/14/2008 |
Q: i have a 91 nissan hardboy pickup recently my MIL light came on, so i checked the code and it turned ... A: Tyler, If yours is a one wire the temperature sensor is the ground. Check the engine ground and ...
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| slipping in and out of overdrive | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have an 88 Nissan Pulsar, with the ca18det engine. When on the highway, it seems to go in and out ... A: Nate, Remove the EGR and clean the passage and verify that the unit works off the vehicle. And, be ...
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| 2003 Nissan Xterra P0328 AND P0442 Codes | 8/14/2008 |
Q: ..I just used my ACTRON scan tool and my service engine soon light is on.The vehicle is a 2003 ... A: Chris, The knock sensor is located under the intake. That is, if yours is a V6. If not, it is ...
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| Engine sludge | 8/13/2008 |
Q: What is the best thing to do if your car have engine sludge? A: Akira, Use a quart of engine flush. It is kind of like kerosene oil and dilutes your oil in the ...
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| 99 Pathfinder shuts off while driving | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Our 99 Pathfinder's (70,000 mi.) engine shuts off while driving. It eventually restarts, sometimes ... A: Dave, The cam position sensor and crank angle sensor should both be checked to see if they are ...
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| 2002 Nissan Altima Temperature Problems | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I own a 2002 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE with 99k miles. When I drive in hot weather more than 70 mph the ... A: Deborah, True to both problems you describe. But, if your waterpump was defective you would be ...
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| o2 sensor on 02 nissan frontier 4x4 | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how many o2 sensors this model has, and how long a replaced sensor should last? I ... A: Valerie, If yours is a V6 there is one oxygen sensor per side and one behind the converter for a ...
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| Manual Transmission issue | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier v6 4x4 with a manual transmission. When driving and with the clutch ... A: Drew, Either the throw out bearing is wearing out. That would cause noise at idle with the clutch ...
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| slipping in and out of overdrive | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have an 88 Nissan Pulsar, with the ca18det engine. When on the highway, it seems to go in and out ... A: Nate, Correct the EGR control module to make sure it is not leaking vacuum. A vacuum leak will ...
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| 1996 nissan altima gxe | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased this altima for my daughter and 1). the temperature gauge doesnt work... where ... A: John, There are two temperature sensors on the engine. Both penetrate the block to get to water. ...
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| ignition fuse | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Recently my fuel filter went out on my car.We went ahead and fixed that and now my ignition fuse ... A: Lani, The ignition fuse usually blows because of a dragging starter, battery terminals being ...
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| 99 Pathfinder shuts off while driving | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Our 99 Pathfinder's (70,000 mi.) engine shuts off while driving. It eventually restarts, sometimes ... A: Dave, Get a fuel pressure gauge and hook it up to the fuel rail. Now, route it under the hood and ...
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| my car wont turn over and i cant find my neutral safety switch | 8/11/2008 |
Q: i have a 1997 Nissan maxima im trying to find my neutral safety switch. A: Aaron, The neutral safety switch should be under the shifter. If not, it is on the transmission ...
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| air conditioner keeps blowing fuse | 8/10/2008 |
Q: help, i have a 1993 nissan sentra that keeps blowing the 10 amp fuse located on the dashboard. when ... A: Kim, Thanks for the additional information. What you say means that the fan that cools the ...
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| 1986.5 D21 VG30i AT 2dr PU Bucks on grade in heat | 8/9/2008 |
Q: Symptoms: when pulling a grade and activating the Transmission Power feature the truck bucks or ... A: Cliff, It could be the throttle position sensor or the map sensor that is causing the problem or ...
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| adjusting clutch pedal height | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I own a 2006 350Z and the clutch pedal is annoyingly high, it is ruining the whole driving ... A: Michael, The clutch heigth is not the problem. The problem is with the engine grounding system. ...
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| Keyless entry | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I was looking through your forum for a way to fix my keyless entry pad on my car when I found your ... A: Rob, If the other door works it should not be the body control module. I would suggest getting ...
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| knocking noise | 8/8/2008 |
Q: We are sorry, but Calvin Iwashita wasn't able to answer yourI have a 1997 Nissan xe pickup with four ... A: James, Bleeding the air from the oiling system simply allows the tensioner for the chain to tighten ...
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| nissan altima dash creak/ instrument panel blackout/ burning odor | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I drove my car last night and all around the same time my instrument panel lights went out (but ... A: Will, The dimmer for the instrument lights is probably blown. The shift light is probably the ...
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| knocking noise | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We are sorry, but Calvin Iwashita wasn't able to answer yourI have a 1997 Nissan xe pickup with four ... A: James, It does sound as if the rod bearing on number 4 has spun. The only way to get the pan off ...
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| nissan tarrano2 | 8/6/2008 |
Q: After a short time driving I have dificulty getting into dear i suspect I may have an air block and ... A: Paul, Check the clutch fluid first. Add to full line. Have someone press the clutch, engine off, ...
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| 95 Nissan Altima speedometer stops working | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I bought this car about ten days and then suddenly while I was driving to work I noticed that the ... A: Abhijeet, Check the vehicle speed sensor. It is located on the transmission where the speedometer ...
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| Odometer not working | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have nissan altima 1998 model car. My speedometer is working well and odometer is not working. Can ... A: Boopathi, If the odometer is mechanical or electronic it really does not matter. The car is ten ...
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| '01 Maxima Service Engine Soon | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a '01 Maxima (89K mi) and the SES light came on. I have had it cleared, and it ... A: James, I would replace both front oxygen sensors. These are the two before the back converter. I ...
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| 1989 Pathfinder- transmission? | 8/5/2008 |
Q: We have a 1989 Pathfinder. While driving it, we heard a zingg like a chain broke. Then we could no ... A: Jessica, If the engine runs and you heard a noise I would think the troque converter broke. You ...
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| Nissan Maxima (93) | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Turn the swithch and it just clicks. Sparks a little from the positive battery terminal. It was ... A: Marty, Have the battery tested and charged. Clean the terminals and make sure they are tight when ...
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| transmission shudder | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My 1999 altima transmission shudders when changing from 1st. gear to 2nd. gear. This shudder is ... A: Bob, I would get the car on a scanner for the transmission to see what the pressures are. If you ...
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| 91 MAXIMA | 8/4/2008 |
Q: i HAVE TWO BROKEN MAINFOLD STUDS ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE ENGINE . Is it necessary to drill out the ... A: Sean, It is easier to pull the head and do the work. Yes, they have to be drilled out and then new ...
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| 97 infiniti | 8/3/2008 |
Q: 97 infinite won't start, battery is ok ANSWER: Paul, I will need a little more information. Will ... A: Paul, Bridge the starter with a length of wire from the small terminal to the large terminal. If ...
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| Engine stalled and died after losing electric power | 8/3/2008 |
Q: Have 1994 Nissan Maxima. No leaks and timing belt and all changed at 90K miles. Car now has 102K ... A: Kishore, Check the alternator. I would take the battery and get it charged. Then, reinstall the ...
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| 98 Maxima | 8/2/2008 |
Q: We are still trying to get this maxima to run. When it is between 1500-2000 rpms it will not start. ... A: Jan, If you have no spark you will need to backprobe the harness to see why you are not getting ...
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| warter pump | 8/2/2008 |
Q: how do you change the water pump on 2.3 d nissan vanette cargo, also do you have to take the cambekt ... A: Simon, I would get a factory service manual or a Haynes manual for diagrams of how to do the job. ...
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| 86 nisssan 300zx non turbo | 8/2/2008 |
Q: It is difficult to shift into reverse. Gears grind, very noisy. What would cause this problem? A: Kevin, Reverse is a square cut gear that is not syncronized. If it grinds when it goes into revese ...
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| timing chain | 8/1/2008 |
Q: My 2000 Nissan Maxima SE has 139000 miles on it. Today I heard a noise, which got louder with the ... A: Lacy, If it was running when you brought it into the shop and now will not run does that mean that ...
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| 1991 Nissan Maxima | 7/31/2008 |
Q: My car is a 91 Maxima and it well, runs like crap. When it idles and drives it has a terrible ... A: Blake, It is probably the fuel injectors. To replace them it is just a matter of disconnecting the ...
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| '93 Altima hesitates, stalls, and ultimately dies | 7/31/2008 |
Q: About a year ago, I encountered the same problem with my car; it seems to be a pattern that happens ... A: Tim, If the problem is heat related I would first try to get the temperature down. That is, replace ...
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| 1998 maxima code p1105 | 7/31/2008 |
Q: We are still getting codes on the 98 Maxima 5 spd.We got the right computer and put it back in and ... A: Jan, Make sure the pins are not bent on the connector to the ecm harness. Also, try a different ...
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| my car stalled and started to smoke | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I was drivin an came to a stop sign an my car died an all dash lights came on.... i tried to start ... A: Desiree, There are several ways a headgasket can fail. One is for the gasket to blow between ...
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| 1992 nissan transmission/5th gear | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My 1992 nissan pickup xe will not go into 5th gear. The overdrive seems to work in other gears and ... A: Jared, Is this an automatic or stick? If an automatic the overdrive only comes on after it reaches ...
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| replacing alternator belt | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I replaced the alternator and now need to replace the belt. The AC compressor needs to be loosened ... A: Jim, The compressor does not move. But, there is a idle tensioner that has to be loosened and then ...
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| Wrong ECM | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I'd like to hear your opinion on the following situation: My mechanic put in the wrong used ECM in ... A: Howard, If he knew that it would not work then he would be wrong. But, many fit multiple years and ...
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| 98 Maxima w/P0600 & P1605 | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Someone tried to change our manual over to A/T well when it wasn't successful we went back to 5 spd ... A: Jan, Both codes refer to computer link problems. The first is the link and the second is the ...
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| my car stalled and started to smoke | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I was drivin an came to a stop sign an my car died an all dash lights came on.... i tried to start ... A: Desiree, I would assume it has overheated from the smoke and not wanting to start. You will need ...
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| Faulty overheat reading | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My 1999 Frontier is giving a faulty "Hot" reading on the guage. I have replaced the sensor and the ... A: Jeff, First, make sure you have replaced the correct temperature sensor. Second, if you have ...
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| 2000 nissan quest rough idle | 7/28/2008 |
Q: A few months ago I cleaned the throttlebody, MAS, and poured a product called seafoam into one of ... A: John, Nothing you did here. But, the knock sensor needs to be replaced. Just the phase of the ...
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| Nissan Sentra 1994, racking noise from the engine | 7/27/2008 |
Q: please i drive a 1994 sentra. The engine racks heavyly after a I speed above 100 mile per hour and ... A: Naab, The engine noise is probably caused by lack of oil at the crankshaft. When you drive that ...
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| 1998 nissan sentra engine smoking | 7/27/2008 |
Q: Von once again I need your help. In October 2007 I took the engine out of my 1998 Nissan sentra to ... A: Kingsley, If the smoke smells like oil the rings may be sticking. An engine flush might get the ...
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| nissan navara str 2002 | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 3litre turbo diesel navara and it has recently begun idling fast at traffic lights at 1200 ... A: Damian, I thought it was the fuel pressure regulator on that one. On yours, you need to check the ...
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| crank no start | 7/27/2008 |
Q: Hey, I have a 96 nissan sentra 1.6l. vehicle had battery light on, and i had the alt replaced. Then ... A: Brian, The positive side of the battery has fuse links and some fuses where it connects to the ...
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| Nissan Xterra | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Nissan X-terra that will start but it will not shift into gear. The engine seems to be ... A: Kelly, If the Xterra starts but cannot be shifted into gear would be the shift interlock switch. ...
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| nissan primera 1999 rear wheel | 7/26/2008 |
Q: when i am driving my car you can hear a scouring noise coming from the back left wheel i have ... A: Paula, It sounds like the caliper is stuck. I would remove the wheel and caliper and have someone ...
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| 91 Nissan Stanza | 7/24/2008 |
Q: How do i repair the timing Belt on a 2.4 motor? I do i have to drop the motor ? What else do i do? A: Carlos, You do not have to drop the motor. Get a Haynes Manual and follow the instructions. I ...
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| Nissan pathfinder2007 | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Air/heat dash read out off.....yesteday I had my Pathfinder detailed and when I picked it up the ... A: Amy, If the instrument lights work and the air/heat do not and they are on the same circuit I would ...
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| 1999 QX4 | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have code P1605 A/T Diagnosis Communication Line and also i dont get a any power to the ... A: Rudy, The code means the computer cannot connect to the communications port. I would try a ...
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| knock sensor | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998,99 nissan maxima with a bad knock sensor.I was going to replace it my self,but I was ... A: James, It is a pain to take off the intake to get to it. And, yes, to get access it has to be ...
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| 1996 manual transmission | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Yesterday my girlfriends 1996 Maxima decided that it would only go into 3rd gear. This comes a few ... A: Taylor, My thought is that the transmission, run dry, has internal damage. You will end up ...
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| 94 sentra electrical | 7/22/2008 |
Q: We have a 94 Sentra that gave us problems for about a year before finally quitting. It wouldn't ... A: Lori, If the key cylinder is loose it needs to be replaced. There are carbon brushes in the switch ...
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| 1998 Pathfinder Gas Mileage | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My 1998 Pathfinder has 117000 miles on it. I just checked the gas mileage for mainly highway use and ... A: Dennis, Make sure the tires are at the proper pressure. A K&N or other performance airfilter would ...
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| 1996 Nissan Maxima Stalls while driving | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Three times now my 1996 Nissan Maxima stalled while I was driving. In all three cases it was when I ... A: Tim, First, check the mass airflow sensor. Other causes could be the idle air control valve and ...
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| 1991 240 SX Brake light switch | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Brake lights are staying on when car is on or off and pedal is in full up position. There are two ... A: Kevin, If the battery is drained then something is taking it down. I would make sure the battery ...
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| Nissan 300ZX turbo | 7/21/2008 |
Q: This is a reply to an earlier question and respone. I changed my son's distributor and am now ... A: Richard, The ECU could go bad but that is rare. I would first look at the fuel pump relay and the ...
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| 98 Nissan 200sx fuse... | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My brake lights work fine. Any idea on why this happens. I have been pulled over cause i didn't ... A: AJ, From cheap to most expensive. Replace the dimmer for the instrument cluster first. If that ...
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| Replacing blower motor | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 96 Quest. I just replaced the elec. fan and the a/c worked fine. A few minutes later the ... A: Ron, The blower motor failed? If this is the case you have to get under the dash on the passenger ...
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| Trouble removing 2003 Nissan Sentra rotors | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Von, I have removed the wheels and calipers of front end. I'm trying to remove the rotors for ... A: Jessica, You will need to get a puller for the rotors. On most nissans there are two small bolt ...
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| lockup converter stuck | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I saw your answer to Dustin ( 3/26/08 ) and was wondering if you knew which plug or wire disengages ... A: Ed, The plug is on the drivers side of the engine compartment, on the transmission. This is the ...
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| transmission grinding | 7/20/2008 |
Q: i have a 91 maxima and i'm hearing a grinding noise when the car is in park and neutral. It sounds ... A: Scott, It could be that the flexplate is coming apart and when it is unloaded it is scraping on the ...
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| Nissan Pathfinder 2002 | 7/20/2008 |
Q: driving along, car stalls, starts to smoke a heap ..and i mean a heap..of white smoke out the tail ... A: Rob, I would first get the oil level correct. Too much or too littel oil will destroy an engine. ...
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| nissan maxima 1996 | 7/19/2008 |
Q: my car did not start, It turn well, then I put in Nuetral and mumps gas and it get start, It ... A: Sal, Since yours is a 1996 it is OBDII compliant. Go to Autozone or Checker and get the codes read ...
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| 1991 240 SX Brake light switch | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Brake lights are staying on when car is on or off and pedal is in full up position. There are two ... A: Kevin, You found the problem. In short, a wrecking yard would be the cheapest route or get one ...
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| malfunction indicator come on steady | 7/19/2008 |
Q: NISSAN ALMERA E 1497----2001,MILEAGE-38000 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR IS COME ON STEADY WHILE ENGINE ... A: Shaju, The traction control is messing up from what I have read up on in the manuals. I would not ...
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| Head gasket replacement | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 240sx twin cam 16 valve eng. that needs head gasket replaced just trying to get a few ... A: Don, Have the head checked for cracks at a machine shop if it was run for a time with a blown ...
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| 98 Nissan 200sx fuse... | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My brake lights work fine. Any idea on why this happens. I have been pulled over cause i didn't ... A: AJ, The headlight switch is probably shorting out blowing the fuse. If you have not used the ...
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| Shifter problems in a 2000 Maxima | 7/18/2008 |
Q: My maxima has problems shifting into gear. Depending on the time it shifts into drive or reverse ... A: David, My 2000 Maxima did the same thing and all I did was disassemble it and lubricate it and it ...
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| hi | 7/18/2008 |
Q: please answer what u can wanna buy a car thats god on gas and small compact realy small but strong ... A: j, Try a Versa for $12,990 for the base model. With your Buick as a down you could be driving new ...
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| 1992 Nissan Pickup dashboard issues | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Two problems. The first is only the right half of the dash (speedometer, battery volts) lights up ... A: Steve, I would source another cluster from a wrecking yard to correct the gauge problem. The bulbs ...
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| Nissan D22 Engine | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Could you tell me what the valve clearances are on this engine ? 2.5 NA diesel engine, 1999. A: Guy, From memory, I think you are looking at .015 on the exhaust and .014 on the exhaust. I would ...
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| Nissan Pathfinder '95 Automatic Starting issues | 7/17/2008 |
Q: von, About two weeks ago after pumping gas and listening to the radio, I tried to start the car, ... A: Ryan, Sounds like the neutral safety switch is gone. I would first replace this. Second, do not ...
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| intake | 7/16/2008 |
Q: how do you remove the intake manifold on '94 300 zx A: Dereck, I would get a Haynes Manual or a factory service manual for the diagrams. But, to remove ...
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| 1995 nissan pickup 2.4 2wd | 7/16/2008 |
Q: What position is the oil jet doze the dot go up are down.Your help would be greatly apreciated. A: Patrick, I will assume you are talking about the piston rod squirters? The points on the pistons ...
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| 89 nissan D21 Z24 engine | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Quick acceleration caused hard jerking but if driven slowly ran fine. However, engine eventually ... A: Joe, Check the fuel pressure to see if you have pressure when the key is on. If not replace the ...
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| 1986 Nissan Truck electrical / starter problem | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I had to replaced the starter on our 1986 nissan truck. It worked for a while, but the quit. The ... A: Sean, Could be the new starter has locked up. You can check this by using a short wire and jump ...
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| nissan terrano ii 2.7td 1998 clutch | 7/15/2008 |
Q: clutch fluid is leaking on my terrano at the rear, ive located where the fluid is coming from but i ... A: Phil, The usual cause is the clutch slave cylinder. I would remove it and rebuild or replace it ...
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| 280z | 7/15/2008 |
Q: The vech will start and run for a few seconds, the amount of time can be extended if the you open ... A: roverjoe, Check the codes first. But, I think you either have a bad air meter, throttle position ...
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| 1993 Nissan Sentra (rough idle, won't stay running) | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Von, Thank you in advance for your time. I have a 1993 Nissan Sentra SE which I bought new... It ran ... A: Oscar, The firing order needs to be adjusted again. I would get a Haynes Manual and look at the ...
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| 1993 Nissan Sentra | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am trying to replace the shift lock solenoid on my 1993 Nissan Sentra. How do I remove the pin ... A: Steve, Nissan protects the transmission from additional damage by locking it in second. That is ...
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| engine | 7/14/2008 |
Q: my 02 nissan maxima died on me with 132k miles. drained oil and see a grey mud like substance in ... A: Robert, If there is grey mud like stuff in the oil it is probably water contamination. That would ...
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| Nissan primera rough idle and stalling when cold | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 Nissan Primera 2L Manual transmission vehicle. All year round it rough idles (surges - ... A: Eamon, If the car is carbureted it is most probably the power valve. Email me back and let me know ...
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| ball joint replacement | 7/14/2008 |
Q: How do you replace the lower ball joint on a 1998 nissan sentra for the driver and passenger side. ... A: Tony, Purchasing the entire lower control arm is more expensive. But, since you have not done it ...
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| ball joint replacement | 7/14/2008 |
Q: How do you replace the lower ball joint on a 1998 nissan sentra for the driver and passenger side. A: Tony, The easy way is to purchase an entire lower control arm. That way, the bushing is replaced ...
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| 00 Sentra Engine problem | 7/14/2008 |
Q: so i took it to a shop to fix it they said that on of the rubber boot for the spark plug was bad so ... A: Thiri, The one rubber boot that was replaced was probably the part that goes into the head to ...
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| 88 pathfinder no start | 7/13/2008 |
Q: 1988 pathfinder v6 manual. A week ago it started to run very rough and died. I replaced the coil, ... A: Bill, My guess would be the distributor or the ignitor. But, first check the distributor since ...
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| Hesitation on a Nissan Sentra GXE 2002 | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My Nissan Sentra just started to hesitate. The morning I started my car everything was good. I went ... A: Sheena, You could have damaged a fuel line, like crushed it, I have done this and it caused fuel ...
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| Leak in 5 speed transmisson - Nissan Altima | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I read your answer from a previous submitter. At about 70K, I had the same problem with a leaky ... A: Robin, A cheap alternative would be to remove the transmission yourself and have a shop press the ...
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| fitting primera quarter glass | 7/12/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me how i go about replacing the o/s quarter glass on a 1997 nissan primera. I have a ... A: Paul, If this is the glass in the door, the door panel has to be removed and then the track to the ...
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| Infiniti G35 Coupe - Service Engine Soon, Slip, VDC Off appear | 7/12/2008 |
Q: Probably You are my last chance to solve problem with my G35 Coupe. I am from Poland, and there is ... A: Przemyslaw, The vehicle is drive by wire. That is, the computer reads where your foot is on the ...
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| 2004 Frontier A/C problem | 7/12/2008 |
Q: My 2004 Frontier A/C works fine for a while, sometimes for long periods and other times just for a ... A: Eddie, Yes, it coul de the TCA. But, you need to check the pressure cycling switch first. This ...
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| 95 nissan quest alternator elect. connection | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I only have one thing left to do to complete the repair on my alternator and that is to screw in ... A: Brian, Check out the link at http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_89_leb_1.jpg ...
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| 1993 Nissan Sentra | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I am trying to replace the shift lock solenoid on my 1993 Nissan Sentra. How do I remove the pin ... A: Steve, If you are referring to the pin connector there is a clip that slides sideways that comes ...
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| car problem | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Nissan Bluebird 1991 I have just replaced a faulty raditor hose but now have a leak out of ... A: cJohn, You will need to discover the location of the leak at the engine. If it were my bet the ...
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| speedometer | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Have 2001 Nissan Frontier. Speedometer suddenly stop working and the engine light went on. Is this ... A: Bob, The speedometer is a sensor on the transmission and is the light the check engine light? If ...
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| 1997 Nissan Maxima | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have had multiple codes at different times. 1st, had a crankshaft position sensor and knock sensor ... A: Steve, My bet would be the coils at this point. But, these are quite expensive so I would not say ...
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| Speakers and Radio | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Is there any way that this could be fixed without buying new ones? and I have the factory radio and ... A: Jason, First you need to see if the speakers are blown or if the radio has a bad channel or two. ...
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| 84 maxima door locks | 7/10/2008 |
Q: the rear power door locks are jammed and will not unlock when I press the release.there is no ... A: Greg, If you unlock the doors from the inside and they do not unlock and open means that the ...
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| 1990 nissan 300z non turbo won't rev | 7/10/2008 |
Q: it starts ok, lopes when it's idling. not bad but a little but won't rev past 2000 rpm. fuel filter ... A: Brandon, If there is no code then it is a matter of tuning the engine with the replacement of ...
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| 86 nissan d21 | 7/10/2008 |
Q: when i speed up quickly the truck jerks BAD. I checked the computer it blinks red twick one green. ... A: Rob, The following are the codes for your vehicle. The flash, flash is probably going to be the ...
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| Heat/AC Fan | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5S. The AC/Heater Fan has four speeds. All four were working fine; ... A: Joe, There is a blower motor resistor that is blown out. That is why the first three speeds will ...
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| 82 280ZX Turbo misses? | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Stock 82 280zx turbo has developed intermittent miss. Cuts out about 2500 rpm in first gear, pulls ... A: Dghale, First, the distributor is probably contaminated with oil and needs to be replaced. Second, ...
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| Speedometer flickers and car doesn't accelarate | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Nissan Altima 2001 70K miles. The car's speedometer cluster goes dead sometime and when the ... A: Amar, Either the speedometer sensor that was replaced is defective or the speedometer cluster is ...
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| OBDII code reset | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have replaced the knock sensor and O2 sensor based on my OBDII reader, I then cleared the codes ... A: Sam, You have to drive the car for a couple of days for the car to read that it has not been rest ...
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