Questions tagged [nissan]
A multinational automaker headquartered in Japan. Formally marketed as Datsun until approx 1982-1984.
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1998 Nissan Sentra transmission
Why does a 1998 Nissan Sentra Automatic transmission change to neutral from reverse while going downhill?
This just started a couple of weeks ago. The engine shut off the first couple of times it ...
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Fluid Leak Near The Power Steering Pump
When I took my 99 Nissan Almera in for a pre inspection check and they put it up on the lift one thing we saw was a redish fluid leak from the steering column area.
They indicated to me that it was ...
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Brake fluid gone, rear brakes out. '99 pathfinder
The other day I started my car and the e-brake light stayed on after releasing it and I figured it was electrical at first. When I started using the brakes I realized I had to push about twice as far ...
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Transmission not shifting from park
I own a Nissan Maxima 2000. Over the past 2 or 3 days I am observing a strange problem with my transmission. Once I start the vehicle, I place my foot on the brake and try to engage drive, the shift ...
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Car won't start problem
I have a problem with my car it won’t start. Just a little background on my car, I have a 2008 Nissan Versa and I have a cold air intake installed in my car with a hydro shield covering the air filter ...
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Oil in Radiator but not in the oil and no smoke or overheating...why and what does it mean?
I just bought a 2005 Nissan UD 245 series truck. It runs well, no smoke, no water in engine but when I open the radiator capp I found a fair bit of oil in the water. I flushed the radiator and filled ...
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Nissan Hardbody Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Springs
My Heavy Duty truck currently has Regular Duty rear leaf springs. The original springs broke when my dad owned the truck and had it a little over loaded. New Heavy Duty springs were too expensive, and ...
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Coolant flows straighr from rad to muffler?
Had my 2008 pathfinder towed last week it broke down and I thought it was a starting issue due to corroded post clamps, replaced those and it runs, but... now filling the rad the fluid runs straight ...
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Changed thermostat but the need to top the coolant up every few days
I have a Nissan March (Micra) 2003 and I had a thermostat problem (was jammed) and my friend changed it for me almost 9 months ago. Ever since then, I need to top up the water every few days. If I'm ...
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How to Troubleshoot "Jumpy" Rear End
The Vehicle
1994 Nissan Sentra, GA16DE engine, automatic transmission, 326k
Recent Maintenance
motor oil change (last 2 weeks)
replaced cracked rear wheel spacers (~5 months ago)
Symptoms
How ...
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E brake on a 2005 Nissan Altima
I have a 2005 Nissan Altima.
Yesterday when I was driving I put the car in reverse and then when I put the car back in drive the car wouldn’t move, it felt as though I was driving with the brakes ...
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder - What other years have interchangeable body parts?
I need to replace the hood, front bumper, front light assemblies, etc. What years are interchangeable with the 2001 so I know what to look for in the junk yards?
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How to correct brake pedal click from the interlock solenoid on a Nissan Titan
I'm familiar with a known issue on the Nissan Titan regarding clicking/popping from the shifters located in the center console. When coming to a stop you can hear a distinct clicking sound.
After ...
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Nissan Primera Timing Belt Lifespan
I have a Nissan Primera P12 2500cc sedan (2001) at around 97,500 km on the odometer.
I asked my mechanic when do I have to replace the timing belt and he said it lasts the lifetime of the car and ...
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Nissan door does not open from outside
I've had a broken outer door handle for the driver door of my Nissan Teana 2007 model. I replaced it but the mechanic who was working on it broke another thing and he didnt seem to know how to fix it. ...
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2006 Altima slow to shift into 4th when running cold
I have an automatic 2006 Nissan Altima and am having what I assume is a transmission issue.
When I have not recently been driving, my car is slow to shift into 4th gear. Normally it will shift and I ...
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Do I need to change these struts?
I just took my car ( 99 Nissan Almera ) in for a pre-inspection check and the mechanic said both struts have to be completely replaced because what appear to be rubber / plastic dust shields at the ...
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Headlights won't turn on & taillights won't turn off
I have a 1998 Nissan Altima. My headlights won't turn on, but my parking lights and tail lights won't turn off unless I unhook my battery. Any ideas what the problem might be? Or a solution?
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97 Sentra Slow Acceleration?
I just recently bought a 97 Sentra with less than 15k on it. I have never driven a Sentra before, so I'm not even sure if there is a problem. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of power and I have ...
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Whining noise from valve cover region, Nissan Primera P11 1999
Recently I've been hearing a whining noise from the engine bay. After checking, it seems to come from the valve cover. I've checked the motor oil; level seems ok although the oil is black but not ...
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Maintenance on a 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S
My previous car was totalled and while shopping for used cars, I have found a 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S on sale for a very good price. It is being sold by the current owner, and it has been going to the ...
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2005 Infiniti G35x - squeaky brakes only when backing up slowly
Don't squeak when braking forwards, or braking hard/fast backing up. Only when backing up and lightly pressing on them. Extended squeal, and very loud.
Anything I can do?
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Can I easily replace the Throttle Position Sensor on a 1999 Maxima?
My '99 Maxima's Check Engine light came on recently. I whipped out my OBD-II reader, and pulled off two codes.
P0325 (Knock Sensor)
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P1705 (TPS)
Reading online it appears the knock sensor ...
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Help Needed! My vehicle (2015 Nissan Sentra) is not starting after Brake Job. - DIY
After doing brake job, both front Disk and rear drum, I have tried starting the vehicle but it's not starting. haven't faced this issue previously don't know what's wrong. It seems completely weird. ...
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Bad Brake Booster Check Valve?
1999 Nissan Almera N15
I noticed the problem awhile ago that occasionally the brakes wouldn't disengage. If I turned the vehicle off and pumped the brake pedal a few times the brakes would disengage. ...
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error code p0335 [crankshaft position sensor] 2000 nissan maxima
I have a 2000 maxima with 100k miles. It has a pending error code p0335, which is for the crankshaft position sensor. The engine light is not on. It has 2 crankshaft position sensors and I changed ...
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Why is it that my car smells like it's overheating but my temperature gauge says that it's not?
I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima with a hundred and sixty-eight thousand miles on it. The water pump works fine but for some reason everytime I get out of my car it smells like it's overheating and yet my ...
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No clutch fluid moves from the reservoir to the master cylinder during bleeding
When I do the clutch fluid bleeding to my Nissan Maxima 96, I can push the fluid out of the slave valve. However, I don't see any fluid move from the reservoir into the master cylinder when I press ...
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Xterra goes limp, dashboard goes dark at random
I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra with 96K miles on it.
Once in a while, the instrument panel goes dark. No speedometer, fuel gauge, etc. I can't drive over 30 mph either. The next time I start the car ...
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Inner tie rod "Lock Plate" (Nissan specific?)
So I am trying to install new inner tie rods on my 99 Maxima and I must "cinch" the lock plate back onto a groove on the steering rack.
I have no idea how I'm supposed to see the location ...
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Nissan Versa 2014 reverse light wire
I have a backup camera to set up, but checking which wires go to which light isn't easy since the bulbs are mounted onto a circuit board instead of visually being able to see where the wires go. Upon ...
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Sputtering at low rpm and massive loss of power, sudden onset and persistent
Vehicle:
1994 Nissan Sentra
GA16DE engine
4-speed automatic transmission
298,400 km
Recent Work (3 months ago):
spark plugs
spark plug cables
distributor rotor
distributor cap
cleaned K&N ...
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Where is the Nissan Rogue purge valve?
Friend has a 08/09 Nissan Rogue with the check engine light on. Ran my OBD2 scanner on it and pulled a single code, P0444, which indicates per my search the Purge Control Solenoid Valve. When I ...
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Nissan Altima catalytic converter ruined twice in one month
My 2005 4-cylinder 2.5s Nissan Altima has been having major issues for the past several months. My mechanic replaced the catalytic converter and a month later another mechanic said that the catalytic ...
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2004 Nissan Altima with new alternator won't accelerate, but will rev in neutral. No power in car.
Hey internet mechanics!
I replaced my alternator yesterday because it was faulty (pulling a charge from my battery and killing it every night while car was off). After installing the new alternator, ...
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Radio Stations overlaying and interfering
I've purchased a car a few months back and it's radio has been driving me crazy.
Whenever I start up particular radio stations in the morning, I can also hear another radio station in the background. ...
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Nissan Altima Alternator/Battery Problems
I own a 2005 Nissan Altima which has been having alternator/battery problems for past 1 year. My car has 112,000 miles on it. My car battery was past warranty so I had the battery replaced about a ...
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Rough noise while accelerating
My car is a 2002 Nissan Altima with 106,873 miles. After 95K miles, my car has been giving a rough noise from the engine. After shifting into second gear, it's smooth until I hit the gas pedal hard.
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Car is frozen. cannot start
Okay, my car is frozen. it's negative Fahrenheit over here now.
What I've tried: jump start, warm up starter, new spark plugs. nothing helps.
I guess the only approach is to heat it in the garage, ...
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Symptoms of failed speed sensor code on Nissan Maxima?
Yesterday morning the check engine light turned on in my 1997 Nissan Maxima, 127K miles, manual transmission. The mechanic pulled a speed sensor code but it's testing within range now. I was ...
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Aftermarket Glass Run Rubber (for '94 Nissan D21 Truck)
I am searching for the Glass Run Rubber for a 1994 D21 Nissan Truck (what the window rolls up into on the outside of the vehicle door).
My local dealership said the factory part numbers are 80335N (...
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Options for fixing Nissan Quest rear motorized hatch?
The vehicle is a 2004 Nissan Quest 3.5SE, and recently the rear motorized hatch has been very weak at trying to open or close. It gets stuck and needs quite a lot of help to get it opened or closed.
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Nissan Pulsar 2001 N16 Door actuator problem
The front left hand door of my Nissan Pulsar 2001 N16 won't open. I'm in Australia with RHD, so this is my passenger door. The key turns in the lock and I can hear the bolt in action. Same with the ...
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Heating issue in Nissan Sunny Diesel
I am driving Nissan Sunny Diesel in pahalgam Kashmir with a temperature range of -20 to 40. My car is heating slowly. I have changed the thermostat also. But after driving the car almost 30 kms the ...
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Nissan Note 2012 battery drain
I have had problems with my 2012 Nissan Note (the boxy model). The battery would be flat after a couple of days, even when driving occasionally. After leaving the car parked and locked for 20min, ...
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2017 Nissan Altima Bluetooth On/Off
I just purchased a 2017 Nissan Altima and I was able to pair my iPhone 8 to the Bluetooth, however every time I start my car the Bluetooth feature on my car is off. So if I want to utilize the ...
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Nissan X Trail 2001 engine RPMs increase, but vehicle does not accelerate, has no power
2001 Nissan Xtrail. After driving for more than 20 minutes, the car seems to have less power. The rpm will go way up, but the car is slow. Rpm can go near the redzone, yet I’m still driving at 10-...
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whether changing a 2010 Nissan Santra car Battery can cause the BCM to stop car from running
I have a 2010 Nissan Sentra that I am financing from Nissan. I got it from them after december 7, 2015. The car right now is not starting and it is back with Nissan servicing. They said that the ...
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P0302 error code Nissan Primera p12
I own a 2004 Nissan Primera P12 with the 1.8 litre.
My car MIL started glowing for two weeks. I read the code it was P0302 which is misfire in cylinder 2.
I checked ignition coil and spark plug. I ...
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'05 Altima cranks, but will not start (sometimes)
Lately my 2005 Nissan Altima (3.5L) has been reluctant to start, having a 3-5 second delay from the time I turn the key and the starter begins working to the time the engine starts.
Earlier today ...