What does it mean when car starts and then stops?
Wife headed out to work. Car was running fine, and then engine stops. Engine turns over fine and starts, but stops in a second or 2. Has plenty of gas.
Why does my Car start then die in a few seconds?
CELS kept pointing to the coils, after 3 sets I figured that was not the problem. Check with spark tester, coils, wires and plugs all good. Map and Mat good, and finally accepted it must be the PCM. The car run good in the heat, and terrible in cooler wet weather.
How to stop intermittent stalling after starting a car?
There should be one terminal with power. If not, there is a bad wire under the fuse block to the battery; it should have constant power at one terminal. Take off the air cleaner and hold the throttle plate open with your hand. Spray some carburetor cleaner into the throttle body. Try to start the car for 2 seconds.
What should I do if my car doesn’t start?
Spray some carburetor cleaner into the throttle body. Try to start the car for 2 seconds. If it starts, the fuel pump is the problem. If not, the engine should be checked for spark. It could be a sensor or computer-related problem.
When did the Nissan Infiniti QX4 come out?
The QX4 is a midsize SUV manufactured by Nissan for its Infiniti luxury division. The QX4 was marketed during model years 1997 to 2003. When you turn on the vehicle, the “Check Engine” light should come on momentarily, then turn off after a few seconds.
What does OBDII do on an Infiniti QX4?
Connect your Infiniti Qx4 to a second-generation onboard diagnostics, or OBDII, scanning tool to access the trouble codes stored within your vehicle’s computer system. These trouble codes will be able to tell you — or a repair shop — exactly what is causing the Check Engine light to turn on.
When does the Check Engine light come on on a QX4?
The QX4 was marketed during model years 1997 to 2003. When you turn on the vehicle, the “Check Engine” light should come on momentarily, then turn off after a few seconds. If the light doesn’t turn off on its own, it could indicate there’s a problem with your QX4’s engine system.