Engine Stalls randomly !
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08-15-2007 | 05:51 PM
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Hello,
I have a question about this other car I have. It is '97 Nissan altima AutoTransmission. I am not sure if I am even allowed to post any Q about any cars other than Honda Accord here, but I was hoping that I can get some ideas about the issue from experts here!
Last year, it started acting weird such that the engine would stop running suddenly for no reason and all the lights on the panel would come on. It was scary becoz the car would literally stop in the middle of traffic, while running at 40-50 mph. (Never checked if it does that at 60 or higher..... too scared to do that!) I figured that if I turn the car off, take the keys out, open the gas tank lid slowly, it would release some pressure and would start again. well, I took it to the dealership and they said that I have a bad fuel pump that needs to be replaced. After getting that done, it worked ok until yesterday when it started doing the same thing! Any ideas why it does this? I dont wanna spend a lot of money on this car again. Any help would be highly appreciated!
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I have a question about this other car I have. It is '97 Nissan altima AutoTransmission. I am not sure if I am even allowed to post any Q about any cars other than Honda Accord here, but I was hoping that I can get some ideas about the issue from experts here!
Last year, it started acting weird such that the engine would stop running suddenly for no reason and all the lights on the panel would come on. It was scary becoz the car would literally stop in the middle of traffic, while running at 40-50 mph. (Never checked if it does that at 60 or higher..... too scared to do that!) I figured that if I turn the car off, take the keys out, open the gas tank lid slowly, it would release some pressure and would start again. well, I took it to the dealership and they said that I have a bad fuel pump that needs to be replaced. After getting that done, it worked ok until yesterday when it started doing the same thing! Any ideas why it does this? I dont wanna spend a lot of money on this car again. Any help would be highly appreciated!
Thanks
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08-15-2007 | 06:39 PM
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RE: Engine Stalls randomly !
If you look at the sticky links there is a link to http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ which has some very useful information. I am basicall relaying the information from that site for a car that suddenly stalls then starts up just fine.
Ignition switch, coil, ignition control module, or faulty wiring
I would think that a failing fuel pump would cause the engine to sputter before it dies, because there would be some pressure built up in the fuel rail.
The O'Reillys near me can test ICM, but I would call first to ensure that they can test them.
Ignition switch, coil, ignition control module, or faulty wiring
I would think that a failing fuel pump would cause the engine to sputter before it dies, because there would be some pressure built up in the fuel rail.
The O'Reillys near me can test ICM, but I would call first to ensure that they can test them.
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08-16-2007 | 08:32 AM
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RE: Engine Stalls randomly !
Yes Sir_nasty,
they replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter both. I had this repair done a little more than a year ago. I suppose the new components should last longer than that, right? I can do the code-reading and such stuff myself, but am not comfortable working on my car engine and other complex parts since I dont know much. I usually take the cars to the mechanic. All I am worried about is being fooled and ripped off by the mechanic.
Thanks
they replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter both. I had this repair done a little more than a year ago. I suppose the new components should last longer than that, right? I can do the code-reading and such stuff myself, but am not comfortable working on my car engine and other complex parts since I dont know much. I usually take the cars to the mechanic. All I am worried about is being fooled and ripped off by the mechanic.
Thanks
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