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.
Why is the timing chain on my Nissan Sentra not working?
The timing chain (or belt) is responsible for keeping the upper valve train synced with the crankshaft. This is vital for spark timing. If the timing is off a little and the engine still runs, the timing belt may have skipped. If it has jumped too much the Sentra may not even fire.
What happens if there is too much vacuum in a Sentra?
Your Sentra’s engine creates a vacuum as it runs. The amount that is created is carefully thought out during the engine design process. When there is too much vacuum, it creates a situation where air is not coming in and being read by the MAF sensor, which causes the vehicle to run wrong and not accelerate.
Why does my Sentra not accelerate when the RPMs go up?
If your Sentra won’t accelerate, but the RPM’s go up it’s usually not going to be an engine related issue. Somehow, the power that your engine is creating is not making it to the rear wheels. This is typically a transmission related issue. Here are the most common cause of acceleration with the RPM’s going up: 1. Transmission Fluid Low
How much does it cost to fix a Nissan Sentra?
The 2005 Sentra costs just around $1,300 to fix the issue that plagues the model year, with the fuel pump stopping working and the Sentra having their head gasket blowing out, costing around $400 to fix the fuel pump issue. The 2013 Sentra was worse than the 2005 year – hard to believe.
What kind of car is the Nissan Sentra?
The Nissan Sentra is a car produced by Nissan since 1982, with the car originally being a subcompact classification, and was reclassified as a compact car in the model year 2000. Until the 2006 model year, the Sentra was an export version of the Nissan Sunny, but was rebadged as the Nissan Sylphy B17.
How to know if your Datsun has a code?
Try the fuel pressure regulator if it is not popping a code. easy way to check is to start the engine and let it idle till it starts to run rough and press the fuel pressure release If it runs great except sometimes when hot .. and then it stalls and won’t restart until cools down… for Datsun or Nissan you probably need a rebuilt ECU
Why does my car stall in the winter?
This gradually becomes more frequent until the engine finally stalls. After about half an hour the car runs fine until the engine heats up again. In the winter however there have been no problems driving these distances.
Can a faulty crankshaft sensor cause a car to stop?
The crankshaft sensor is necessary for your car engine to run on most car models. You also have a camshaft position sensor on some car models, which the car uses if the camshaft sensor is faulty. Here, a faulty crankshaft position sensor may not cause the car to stop entirely.
What kind of car stalls after engine heats up?
The Chevrolet Cavalier is a compact automobile produced from 1982 to 2005 by General Motors. car starts and runs fine until engine heats up to operating tempature, then it stalls, it will restart but keeps stalling until engine cools down. What can cause this? Answered!
What causes a Nissan Sentra engine to stall?
The engine may stall at times due to a failed crankshaft position sensor and/or camshaft position sensor. These sensors can fail intermittently as they warm with the engine. Sensors on certain models have been recalled by Nissan and will be replaced as necessary.
What causes transmission temperature to go up or down?
Automatic Transmission Temperature. As it turns out, transmission temperature can make or break a transmission. Almost all transmissions fail from a breakdown of the transmission fluid. This is caused by overheating the transmission fluid.
Is there a recall on the Nissan Sentra?
Please visit our recall section for this model to see if your vehicle is covered by this recall. The average cost for a Nissan Sentra General Diagnosis is between $88 -$111. Learn More
What is the normal transmission temperature for a car?
Keeping the transmission temperature between 175 and 200 degrees will allow the fluid to last the longest. This is the normal operating temperature for a transmission. Remember the fluid is the life line or blood of the transmission. Damage to the transmission fluid begins at 225 degrees.