Why does my Nissan Altima engine not start?

I have a ’96 altima w/ an intermittent no start problem. Usually, what happens is I will start the car, run a few errand and at some point, the engine will crank but won’t start. (The problem never happens w/ a cold engine). If I wait it out, usually an hour or more, it will start.

What to do if your car won’t start when hot?

Called the stealer and they advised the 4 wire plug connected to the distributor is not sold seperatly, must be purchased w/ entire engine wiring harness = $1000+!!!!!!!! HELL NO! i’m gonna head to the junkyard on the w/e.

What is the problem with my Nissan Sentra?

I have this strange problem with my Nissan Sentra 2002 (80K miles). When it is about 90 deg F outside and driven more than about 10 miles the engine seems to miss badly (like for e.g. when you run out of fuel). The tacho also flips around during this. This gradually becomes more frequent until the engine finally stalls.

In March of 2007 the engine light came on and the car started to not want to start on the first time. In April the dealer had already told me that the problem was the catalytic convertor and the pull shaft.. So I had it replaced. Worked fine for a week. Then the light came on again.

Are there any problems with a 2002 Nissan Altima?

CarComplaints.com Notes: Here’s a disturbing trend for the 2002 Nissan Altima: the engine starts burning oil like crazy, the catalytic converter goes bad, the head gasket blows and eventually the entire engine needs replacement. Sound familiar? Like a script from a horror film, these Altimas seem doomed to fail around 95k miles.

What should I do if my car won’t start?

Ask an assistant to turn the ignition key to the On position, but don’t start the engine. As your assistant turns the key, listen closely through the filler neck of the fuel tank. You should hear the whirring sound of the fuel pump motor being energized for two or three seconds.

What to look for when your engine won’t start?

Check for a blown fuse that may be preventing a circuit from working properly, like the fuel injection or computer system. To operate efficiently, an internal combustion gasoline engine needs a good spark, the right amount of fuel, and good compression (a healthy mechanical condition).

What are common reasons my Nissan Altima won’t start?

What are common reasons my Nissan Altima won’t start? While there are a variety of reasons your Nissan Altima won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter. How is a no-start diagnosis fixed?

Why is my Nissan Altima making a noise?

Accelerator Brake light IAC valve Throttle body Noise Won’t start Car wouldnt stay running at stop light so i started to check the IAC i remoced the top screw but couldnt remoce bottom screw. I put top screw back in and sprayed a can of gumout choke cleaner in the throttle body and now the car wont start.

Where is the brake switch on a Nissan Altima?

Try your Brake Switch. It is under dash near steering column. Symptom…no start,no brake lights. My coworker has a 2009. Same trouble as yours. Nissan part cost around 50 bucks. You can pull it out yourself,easy. Good luck. Hi everyone, I’ve been struggling to start my 2007 Altima.

Is the fuel pump OK in a Nissan Altima?

Fuel pump is ok, there are no warning lights, we have no idea what could be the problem. Help! In the positive pole there is a fuse that you can replace.

What kind of car won’t start on first crank?

I have a 2004 Nissan Altima 2,5 ,trouble starting sometimes not always. The car will normally start on first crank, second crank won’t start and I will wait one hour or more.Trying to start car,car sounds like it want to start but will not start. Please help…….. Was this answer helpful? Was this answer helpful?

What to do if your Nissan Altima won’t start?

When i arrive at the dealer to retrive my vehicle, to no avail did it start up. Then they told me that I needed to replace the cam and crank sensor. In addition they charged me 40 for looking at my vehicle.

What’s the ZIP code for a 2002 Nissan Altima?

Enter your zip code: our 2002 Nissan Altima up till now has been a great vehicle. But a couple months age we started having starting problems, We had the check engine light code checked and it said to replace the crank position sensor

What kind of car is the Nissan Altima?

The Nissan Altima is a mid-size automobile manufactured by Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1957. I had my valve cover gasket fail and it leaked oil into my spark plug well.

What makes a Nissan 2.4L engine not start?

The most essential (and basic) thing you need to know, to find out what’s causing your Nissan not to start, is that the internal combustion engine needs 3 things to start and run. These are: Air. Fuel. Spark.

Why does my Nissan turn over but won’t start?

I found it out the hard way myself when mine died going down the road. apparently (according to Nissan) if the battery isn’t putting out 12V the car will shut itself down to protect the computer and other electronics.

Why does my Nissan Altima have no spark?

I am now pushing a 2005 Altima with 2.5l because it will spin over but fails to start. No codes show on my snap-on scanner. It has no spark, the tack does not move. We changed the crank sensor, and no change. My scanner said that it should have 5 vdc on one pin of the connector and that the sensor should ohm out at 165 to 200 ohms.

Why does my Nissan club have no spark?

It has no spark, the tack does not move. We changed the crank sensor, and no change. My scanner said that it should have 5 vdc on one pin of the connector and that the sensor should ohm out at 165 to 200 ohms. When I tested the plug I had 12 vdc and the sensor reads open across all the pins. Did you rebuild the motor? did it die when driving.

Why does my check engine light not light up?

If your Check engine light is ON, the easiest way to diagnose this problem is to always check your trouble code memory with an OBD2 scanner. The check engine light will not light up if there is a scheduled service as the service engine soon light.

What to do when service engine soon light comes on?

In most cases, you have to repair the problem that caused the service engine light, and it will disappear by itself. If the light shows up because of scheduled service, you need to reset it with a diagnostic scanner or a particular combination for your car model. Can low oil cause service engine soon light?

Where to get service engine soon code on Nissan Altima?

In order to pull these codes from your Altima, you’re going to need a diagnostic scanner. You can pick one up pretty inexpensively. Or, you can head to the local auto parts store. Most of them will be happy to hook a code scanner up and tell you why the service engine soon light is on, and provide you with the code number.

What to do if your Nissan doesn’t start?

Your next step is to verify fuel pressure. Go to: No Start 2: Checking Fuel. CASE 2: Spark was NOT present in all of the cylinders. This test result tells you without a doubt that the no-start condition of your Nissan vehicle is due to a malfunction in the ignition system.

How to know if your engine has no spark?

First Confirm Your Engine Has No Spark. 1 Disable the fuel system by removing the fuel pump fuse or relay. 2 Insert a spark plug tester into the plug boot and ground it on a piece of metal on the engine. 3 Finally, Have someone crank the engine and watch for spark.

Why does my Nissan 2.4L car not start?

It’s been my experience, having diagnosed a lot of cranks but does not start conditions, that in most cases the root cause of a no start problem is a failed component in the ignition system.

What to do if your Altima won’t start?

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It’s been my experience, having diagnosed a lot of cranks but does not start conditions, that in most cases the root cause of a no start problem is a failed component in the ignition system.

The camshaft driven distributor can leak oil and cause a malfunction of the crankshaft position sensor. The engine may crank but not start or run very poorly. The average cost for a Nissan Altima No Start Diagnosis is between $88 -$111.

Is the Nissan Altima a good car to drive?

Otherwise, the 98 Nissan Altima is a fun car that seems to go forever. Enjoy. 2000 Altima cranks okay on cold starts but once car is driven for a good distance and is turned off to run in a store quickly it doesn’t want to start back.

How much does a Nissan Altima no start cost?

The average cost for a Nissan Altima No Start Diagnosis is between $88 -$111. Learn More Car ran for a few minutes then died would not re-start, it just turns over. Next morning it started and ran again but only a few feet and died. wont re-start, just turns over.

Where is the fuse box on a Nissan Altima?

Find the fuse box on the interior of the car. The fuse box is located under a small rectangular trim panel on the dashboard on the passenger side. Use a screwdriver or chisel that’s end is covered with tape to avoid scratching the trim to pry off the panel. There is a fuse diagram on the inside of the cover.

What kind of issue does a Nissan Altima have?

We own a 2013 Nissan Altima, which has a random stalling issue, as described above. It’s absolutely terrifying each time it happens, as it randomly stalls no less than 2 or 3 times in a row, while cars and trucks barrel by! It’s a frantic scenario and you’re left sitting there to hope that it will start before you can get clobbered.

What was the smoking ticket on a Nissan Altima?

With regards to the smoking ticket issue, the Nissan service rep told me when we called back, that our car needed a new front end suspension and was leaking fluid (call was recorded).

What was the customer service for Nissan Altima?

I was very disappointed in the customer service provided by Nissan USA. I have a 2015 Altima with only 75000 miles that had a transmission go bad due to a problem they knew about. They refused to help. I purchased a 2 year used Nissan Altima. Followed all maintenance needs.

What should I do if my Nissan Altima fan wont start?

If the fan works, find you temp sensor and bridge the connect ( this acts as if the switch is close position and sending signal to the fan to turn on ) if the fan works – change the switct.

Why is the radiator not working on my Nissan Altima?

If the radiator fan is not working, it’s a serious problem. Just because the radiator fan is not on does not mean that it is not working. They are designed to only run when needed. If your Altima is running hot, and the fan is not running we’ve laid out the most common causes of this issue below.

What to do if your Altima has a bad temp sensor?

If your Altima has a bad engine temp sensor the radiator fan won’t know to come on, because the ECU won’t know how hot the engine is. You’ll need to locate and test the engine temp sensor. Depending on the model year and engine, the location varies. If it does end up being this sensor, they are very affordable.

What causes a Nissan blower motor to run slower?

The auto AC regulates the fan control amp, which regulates the voltage to the blower motor. A low speed setting causes a lower voltage across the blower motor, which makes the motor operate slower. At maximum fan speed setting, the fan control amp allows nearly all 12v across the motor, which causes the fan to run faster.

What kind of engine does a 2005 Altima have?

I have a 2005 Altima, 2.5L, 4 cylinder. 121000 miles. Owned it about a month and a half. About 2 weeks ago, check engine came on and it was p0303, cylinder 3 misfire. We changed the spark plugs and one ignition coil and it started right up, check engine cleared. Drove over 1000 miles round trip on vacation with no issues.

What should I do if my Nissan Altima wont start?

(MAKE SURE YOU DONT HAVE FUEL ON THE TAPPET COVER OR IT WILL START A FIRE) For a car to start it needs 3 things, Fuel, Spark, and Rotation. You have rotation from the starter. You need to confirm the fuel and the spark. Was this answer helpful? So you replaced the valve cover gasket and coil pack boot, but what about the coil.

Why does my Nissan Sentry not start up?

Viewers have reported that this will work if your Nissan Sentry won’t start as well. It could be a brake switch that has become loose over time. In that situation you just need to identify the white fuse box and push it tight onto the brake switch. If that doesn’t fix your problem you’ll need to replace the brake switch.

What’s the price of a Nissan Altima engine hesitates?

Nissan Altima Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection costs $85 on average. It can be frustrating for any driver to expect certain acceleration from their vehicle only to find that the vehicle seems to be hesitant while speeding up.

Why does my car not start when it’s Hot?

Drove a couple miles and car performed perfectly fine as always, but then suddenly RPM’s started reving high but car only travelling at 10 clicks per hour. Rev it to the max and behavior continued.

Why is my Chevelle 350 hard to start?

Fuel pump check valve doesn’t maintain pressure in the fuel rail so it boils and then you have to crank excessively to get rid of the vapor before it will start. Bought a 1972 Chevelle 350 a couple years ago. Every time I drove it it wouldn’t restart easily or sometimes not at all unless I waited a while.

OK thanks for the feedback guys. Called the stealer and they advised the 4 wire plug connected to the distributor is not sold seperatly, must be purchased w/ entire engine wiring harness = $1000+!!!!!!!! HELL NO! i’m gonna head to the junkyard on the w/e.

What should the ignition resistance be on a Nissan?

The ignition coil primary winding resistance should be about 1 ohm while the secondary coil winding should be about 10000 ohms. You might be reading the meter incorrectly. 1000K ohms is 1 megohm and that is way too high.

How many ohms does a Nissan club engine have?

Primary Resistance = 1.6 ohms, however, in repeat tests, sometimes shows 3 ohms for some reason. Secondary Resisance = 13.1K ohms consistently. Secondary Resistance = 15.6K ohms consistently. These values still seem out of whack based on expected values.

What are the most common Nissan Altima problems?

Created with Sketch. Tap the to learn more about the most common Nissan Altima problems. The engine may stall when the engine is warmed up. The AC compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the AC vents.

What causes a car to stall when the engine is running?

Stalling is caused by a loss of air, fuel, or electricity while the engine is running. By identifying the problem yourself, you may be able to repair it, or at least know what type of repairs you’ll need to pursue. As frustrating as a stalling car can be, fixing it can actually be pretty easy.

Why does my car engine not start when hot?

So the ECU thinks the engine is not spinning and doesn’t fire the ignition; hence the engine does not start. If it is a crankshaft position sensor it will be located somewhere on the circumference of the freewheel; if it is a camshaft position sensor, it may very well be located inside the distributor.

What makes a 1995 Camry not to start when hot?

Forgot to mention that, the Camry is 1995, unlike modern ignition coils one for each cylinder; it has a central distributor and delivers high voltage to four spark plugs through a set of wires. Thanks. I have a feeling that your crank position sensor (or camshaft position sensor in some cars) is faulty.

Windshield wiper Brake light Dashboard Door Radio Won’t start Car wont start Lights and dash lights up but NO KEY is displayed/wipers come on and off along with the radio. Key will lock and unlock doors. Could it be the stop light switch if the break lights are working?

What causes a Nissan Altima to stall out?

Engine Fuel pump Battery died Warning lights Won’t start Stalls It all started when my wife left the lights on and the battery died. When we tried to jump start the car, it took a long time until it finally started and after a few minutes I went dead again.

Why are the cranks on my Altima not working?

Cranks fine but won’t fire. I replaced the camshaft and crankshaft sensors but no change. No smell of fuel from the pipes, no security light, no check engine. There was no warning. If I put the key to the on position, after a couple seconds pass the radiator fan turns on.

What causes a Nissan Altima to jerk while driving?

Here is the car complaints information — “Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, the crank angle sensor is affected by temperature variations. Under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

Fuel pump is ok, there are no warning lights, we have no idea what could be the problem. Help! In the positive pole there is a fuse that you can replace.

Can a Nissan Altima stall at any time?

Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. Before troubleshooting any automotive issue, including stalling issues with the Altima, make sure that you check the vehicles trouble codes with an OBD2 scanner.

How to troubleshoot a rough idle on a Nissan Altima?

Check the owner’s manual for the specific spark plug your Nissan Altima requires. Repeat the process for the additional three spark plugs. Twist the spark plug covers firmly back on the engine clockwise.

Why does my car not start when I crank the engine?

If the engine doesn’t crank, or makes an unusual noise when cranking, you may have a starting system problem. The car’s security system may have made an error that disabled the fuel or ignition system, or the chip in the key may have failed.

What causes a car to run lean at idle?

If the root cause is an electrical problem within the idle air control valve itself, you will likely have to replace the IAC. A vacuum leak is a hole in a vehicle’s air intake system behind the mass air flow (MAF) sensor that allows unmetered air into the engine. This throws off the expected air fuel ratio and causes the vehicle to run lean.

What makes an internal combustion engine not start?

To operate efficiently, an internal combustion gasoline engine needs a good spark, the right amount of fuel, and good compression (a healthy mechanical condition). The lack of any of these three things will prevent your engine from starting.

What causes a Nissan Altima to not start?

Nissan Altima won’t start – causes and how to fix it. 1 1. Weak Battery. If your Altima’s engine won’t crank or cranks very slowly, then the most likely culprit is a weak or dead 12v battery. Investigating 2 2. Corrosion on battery. 3 3. Weak key fob battery. 4 4. Broken starter motor. 5 5. Defective alternator.

What’s the average life of a Nissan Altima starter?

A starter is a motor for starting the engine of your Altima. The average life of a starter motor is about 100,000 to 150,000 miles, and the life will be shortened if the engine is started more frequently.

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