Questions tagged [altima]
A compact sedan (1992-2001) and coupe (2007-2013), and later mid-sized (2001-present) manufactured by Nissan.
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Identifying sound from pulleys to replace appropriate part - 2006 Altima 3.5
By watching the video I've taken, can you tell what component is causing this grinding noise? Someone suggested it might be the harmonic stabilizer.
Known issues
Discovered low power steering ...
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Bad voltage regulator?
1999 nissan altima. Battery and brake light came , had it tested at o'riley alternator tested bad voltage regulator. Replaced with rebuilt alternator. Cranked car, lights are off everything is good ...
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TPMS sensor on tires for 2010 Nissan Altima
I've got a 2010 Nissan Altima and I'm trying to figure out if the TPMS gasket is part of the tire itself or not.
Story: got front tires replaced at Midas. The one that needed replacing was leaking ...
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My car won't shift into second its a 5 speed what can it be?
I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5s 5-speed with about 183K miles. I think it still has the factory clutch, and the transmission fluid is at the correct level. The other day I tried to shift into second ...
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Hours of labor required for 2007 Altima 2.5 engine refresh/rebuild
The cost obviously depends on the mechanic's hourly rate, but I know that the manufacturers provide authorized dealers with a guide of how many hours each service / job should take.
However I can't ...
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2005 Altima Shuts off while stopped, starts back up [closed]
Nissan Altima shuts off while waiting at a light. While driving at above 45mph it hesitates/jerks. Engine light has turned on only once and gave error code for cylinder#2 it has since not turned on ...
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2002 Nissin Altima 2.5SL - repair/replace a fuel level sensor function-slosh
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How do I find where the fuel level senor function-slosh is located?
How do I replace it?
How could I possibly repair it on a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5SL?
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How can you tell when rusted metal brake lines should be changed?
My 2000 Nissan Altima has some rust on the metal brake lines. Is there a way to tell when they should be replaced?
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Why would my odometer reset to the same mileage whenever I turn off the ignition?
I have a 2000 Nissan Altima and the odometer (not trip meter) reads 86186 miles when I first start the car. As it's driven, the odometer seems to work correctly, incrementing miles. But if I turn off ...
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Changed alternator in '05 Altima, now it won't start
The alternator went bad a couple of months ago. I replaced it and the car started and ran fine. During a road trip on Tuesday, the battery and brake dummy lights flashed intermittently and eventually ...
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2006 Nissan Altima brake and battery dash lights
What would make the instrument panel brake & battery lights come on at the same time and stay on while driving my 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5? Brakes felt OK.
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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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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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Switch from XM to Sirius on a 2013 Nissan Altima
I have a new (to me) 2013 Nissan Altima SV. The car comes w/ XM installed, but I'd like to switch this to Sirius, since the two companies do not allow you to have both types of radios on one account (...
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Altima 2006 2.5 S Code P0462 = Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit, Low Input Fuel Gauge Is Inop
My fuel gauge does show a full tank when filled, however as fuel is used the gauge will not read accurately. I'm getting the fault code -
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Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low Input
Which is setting ...
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2004 Nissan Altima manifold exhaust bolts [duplicate]
My dad and I were trying to take off the manifold on our Nissan and the bolts will not budge. We don't have the money to do it and we need it done because we don't have any other car. We tried ...
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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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Which rim to buy
I'm looking to replace rim for one of the wheels of my car (Nissan Altima 06). The wheel specs - 245/45 R18. (Different from the ones that come with the original car)
The rim looks like this -
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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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Is it important that the gasket on the dipstick make a seal against the dipstick tube?
I just did an oil change on my 1995 Nissan Altima, and noticed that the gasket on my dipstick does not make a seal inside the dipstick tube. The inside diameter of the tube is maybe 3/32 of an inch ...
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Car diesels after shutoff
I have a 2001 Nissan Altima and when I turn off the engine, you can literally hear the engine stuttering out. Before, you turned off the motor and it stopped silently. Now it goes plup, pluuup, ...
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My 2003 Nissan Altima makes noise
My 2003 Nissan Altima makes noise. It seems to me like there is something touches to a running fan. The noise starts as soon as I start driving and after 10-15 km the noise disappears. I know I need ...
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2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S with metallic shh-shh noise while driving
I have a 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S that has been making a metallic shh-shh noise. I've replaced the front brake pads and rotors, but the noise continues and is now becoming a distinct grinding noise.
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Nissan Altima Intermittent Emergency brake warning light
Every morning when I release the emergency brake, the light on the dashboard stays on. At times I apply and release as hard as I can and the light goes off. During the day, there is no issue with ...
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