Questions tagged [nissan]
A multinational automaker headquartered in Japan. Formally marketed as Datsun until approx 1982-1984.
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How do I know when I'm low on oil or need to do an oil change
I own a 06' nissan maxima and I am planning to driving from Missouri to texas and don't know if I should get a oil change. When I check the dipstick, I pull it out and wipe it off, then put it back ...
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Do I need to replace my O2 sensor?
I bought a 2008 Nissan Versa LS last month. It has 235,500 kilometres on it but the engine and transmission run quite well. Last week, the “Service Engine Soon” light came on when I started it up ...
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2016 Nissan Altima SV not accelerating
My car is fine most of the time but for some reason, after driving in really bad traffic for 45 minutes to an hour it's slow to accelerate after stopping. I've even had a case where it would not ...
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Can I remove head off 2002 Altima 2.5 and just hone cylinders to help improve compression
Have a 160,000 mile Altima 2.5 blowing oil. Compression is around 120 across the cylinders. Valve seals fine.I do not want to spend much on this old vehicle. Takes me less than hour to remove head and ...
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Nissan Xtrail 2006 NT30 Reverse not working (Slipping)
My Nissan XTrail NT30 (2006) 4WD Auto Transmission, all forward gears are working fine, but reverse is slipping. However, I can reverse fine on flat surface, but cannot reverse at all up hill.
What ...
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Wheel noise that's evading me
I recently had to downgrade in life. So I got a 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 and aside from some expected repairs on an old car, it's in surprisingly good condition.
My issue though is with the front ...
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Screeching Noise
Last month I had front brakes and rotors put on. Today, while driving downhill and making a turn, this loud screeching noise started. I was also applying brakes when this happened. I parked my car on ...
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Engine RPM of 1200 when cold and gradually rises to 1500 when warmup
I pull off the cylinder and replace the head gasket with timing marks march up correctly on Nissan Qr20 30t. when i start the engine cold the rpm goes to 1500 and start to come back to 1200, and as ...
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ok my car will turn over but not crank its 2005 nissan altima 2.5 4 calender we changed crank position sensor spark plugs and coil pack
I have a 2005 model nissan altima 4 cylender2.5. My car will turn over just won't crank we have replaced a crank position sensor changed coil pack and spark plugs it just won't crank checked fuel pump ...
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Nissan Xterra 2007 electronic Lock problem
I have a 2007 Nissan Xterra with power locks and power windows. About 2 months ago, the lock on my driver's side ONLY will not open when I use the key fob. The other 3 doors and the cargo door open ...
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Has forward gears but no reverse. Replaced transmission and its the same way
I purchased a 2006 Nissan Altima SL 3.5l 5 speed automatic. The car needed a motor. Owner stated the transmission was fine. I replaced the motor. I had no reverse. Forward gears, but no reverse. I ...
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Fuel pump can't pump after few days stopped
I have a 1995 Nissan Sentra with a carburetor and a mechanical fuel pump. After being parked for a couple of days, the car doesn't start because no fuel reaches the carburetor. At most it, will start ...
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1997 Nissan what does it mean if there’s steam coming from the hood of the car
After my car has been running for a while and I park I can see steam coming from the hood. It doesn’t stop until the car cools off. I check the radiator it’s full of water/ coolant, overflow is it in ...
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Information on the correct way to camber my 2015 Nissan Versa note
I’m wanting to camber my 2015 Nissan Versa note before deciding to lower it. I wanna make sure I do it correctly, as you can imagine it’s hard to find the information on doing it to this specific type ...
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How to replace '05 Sentra headlight w/o opening the hood
My kiddo's car has a busted passenger highlight due to him rearing ending someone. This accident has caused us not be be able to open the hood. At this point I don't want to replace the hood, just ...
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Car Jerk when switched to Drive and Engine Bangs (Knock) over bumps
I have Nissan Teana 230JM (J31) 2007 model. The issue i am facing is when I start the car in the morning then it takes some time to shift to Drive, So I have to switch it to 1st and then drive a ...
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2014 Nissan Maxima Loose Engine Bearings?
(I apologize in advance, I don't know much about cars). I recently purchased a 2014 Nissan Maxima. About 3 months later I got an oil change and recently after, I started to hear a knocking noise ...
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06 Nissan Altima won’t fire after dead battery
I came outside this morning and found that my car battery was dead. After an attempt to jumpstart I put it on the charger for several hours, but the car still won’t start. It has been running fine ...
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Cracking noise when launching vehicle or at lower gear
I have a Nissan X-Trail 2002 manual with almost 300k on it. I know it's old, but it was the only secondhand manual SUV I could find.
The last service was about than 3 months ago. I drove it into a ...
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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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Isolator or Separator for my Hitachi alternator
I am looking to charge an auxiliary battery for my motorhome, but am not sure if I can use an isolator given the alternator. It is a Hitachi LR160-78B 60a alternator in a 1985 Nissan 720 pickup (...
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Towing Car with all wheels on the ground
I bought my Nissan Sunny automatic car about a year ago. So far, I have towed it three times with all four wheels on the ground, about 40 km in the aggregate. I didn’t know that it was bad for the ...
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Analysis of spark plugs [PHOTO] and fuel trims
Again, this is a 2002 Nissan direct injected engine (QR20DD). By judging spark plugs, I assume that the air / fuel mixture is not rich. May be some kind of a lean condition?
But the issue is fuel ...
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Hubcentric vs OEM compatible steel wheel
I've Nissan Rouge SL 2015 with 18 inch wheel size. I want to buy steel wheels. When I look for options on Costco website it shows me Hubcentric and OEM Compatible. I'm not sure what's the ...
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Car starts for 47 sec and then slowly stalls and dies every time
I own a Nissan 300zx Z31 1985, a car which has been having the same recurring problem almost a dozen times now. I am usually able to fix this issue, however the fix is never successful permanently. ...
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Hard start and squeeling
My 1996 Pathfinder has over the past few weeks started squeeling and acting like it isn't going to start but after a few tries it starts and in a few minutes it stops squeeling and runs fine, but when ...
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MAF Sensor Performance Code in cold weather
I have a 2011 Nissan Murano with a check engine light that comes on and off. It started once the weather started turning cold, however the check engine light will disappear shortly after I get my OBD ...
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1993 Nissan Caravan/HOMY headlight replacement
Can anyone point me to a tutorial for headlight replacement for a 1993 Nissan Homy E24 van? Do the headlights swap-out from the front? Any hints as to how to "open" them up?
Many Thanks
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ac compressor question for 2008 nissan pathfinder
I am putting new ac compressor and it came full of oil do I still need to vacuum system or can I just fill it
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2012 Nissan Juke won't start after replacing timing chain
Replaced the timing chain and timing cover for 2012 Nissan Juke. Nothing moved so it shouldn't be out of time. Put it all back together and it cranks but won't start. Cleaning cam sensor now in case ...
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2005 nissan Altima often will not start on the first try. Any ideas why?
Lately when I try to start the car for the first time it will not start. It clicks once but will not turn over. It may start the next time or sometimes it will take 2 or three times of the same thing ...
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New Car battery car won’t start
I bought a new battery for my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, I put it in went to start the car and it started perfectly. I drove the car around for like 25 min. When I arrived back home I turned the car off ...
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My 07 Nissan Pathfinder won't start but lights still work
My 07 Nissan Pathfinder won't start, all lights turn on (headlights, dashboard) radio and fan work. There's no noise when I turn the key to start the truck, what can it be? It completely shut down
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Put in aftermarket stereo and used aftermarket wiring harness adapter… won't work unless connect battery and ACC wire together? Draining battery
I have put an aftermarket Double Din stereo in my 2001 Nissan Xterra and used the correct aftermarket wiring harness adapter kit. I have wired it color for color with the exception of leaving the ...
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Where is the coolant reservoir on my Nissan Caravan 1995?
I have a Nissan Caravan 1995 VRGE24 and I just can't find the coolant reservoir. I can find the orange radiator cap on top of the radiator itself and a small tube leads to the back of the motor but ...
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EPS failure, rpm guage failure temperature guage failure
My Nissan Sentra 2008 started having electrical problems. After a typical 25-30 minute ride, my rpm indicates 0 and my EPS light comes on with loss of power steering 80% of the time. Shortly after my ...
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Brake pedal slow to rise when reversing
Every time we put the Xterra in reverse the brake pedal takes a long time to rise back up, releasing the brake. The pedal slowly moves up, making a noise as if the brakes are still on, then when it's ...
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Can I install GPS navigation system in Nissan B15?
I'm somewhat sedan enthusiast, and while I'm working in some asian countries, I've got my attention on little old Nissan Sunny car. model name is B15 Sunny. This is the wikipedia link I found for the ...
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2002 Pathfinder overheats when driving into the mountains?
My 2002 Pathfinder will overflow coolant through the reservoir on the way from the city into the mountains. About an hour drive its mostly fine all the way till the last 10 miles which is also the ...
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02 Nissan sentra 1.8 heater not working right?
I have a 02 Nissan sentra 1.8 heater is very weak even after it warms up I have cool heat not hot gauge always stays right in middle never over heats top radiator hose is hot and bottom hose cold same ...
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How much rust is okay on a used Nissan Rogue 2015? [closed]
How much rust is okay on a used Nissan Rogue 2015?
Please see pics of undercarriage and brake rust on a car from NJ.
Run 35000 miles. Is this a major issue/deal-breaker?
There seems to be no rust ...
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I know next year's models come out mid year so a Nissan Altima manufactured 06/01 would that be a 2002?
Nissan Altima manufactured 06 0f 01 I bought it for my wife's aunt put a starter in it worked dine for about a month then quit working . The starter is spinning but not engaging which is why I ...
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Hard to get into 1st and 2nd gear, when clutch is pressed against the left side
I have a manual Nissan Qashqai dci, where when I hold the clutch stick left, in order to switch to 1st or 2nd gear, I find it very difficult or almost impossible. I have to hold the stick lightly and ...
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Clicking when braking
I have a Nissan Altima 2017.
I just noticed that when I brake when parked, the clicking is present. I placed my hand on the shifter when parked, and it throbs when I brake.
It doesn't do this when I ...
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I have too much oil going into my intake air filter. What could be causing it for the 2003 Nissan Altima
Nissan Altima 2003 oil is going into air intake filter area.
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Very slow Acceleration
I have a 2003 nissan sentra gxe 1.8 and for the past 2 weeks it's been accelerating very slow when it first started I was gradually able to accelerate to 70 on the freeway but now it's gone down to ...
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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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Is it possible to remove speakers from Camry and put it in a Versa?
So I have a 2007 Toyota Camry with a blown head gasket. I found a company to buy the car and their requirements of what needs to be functional is pretty basic. So I am sure I can take my speakers off ...
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'95 Nissan Hardbody, auto trannie slipping in 1st, was told *not* to flush/replace the ATF?
Of the 5 people I've asked IRL, two have told me something like "in older trucks sometimes the transmission fluid is almost 'holding together' a bad transmission, and doing a flush & replacement ...
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What would cause a short to ground while driving - how to locate the problem?
So I was pulled up at the traffic lights yesterday in my 1980 Nissan Urvan (E23) diesel after just coming off a 30 minute commute on the freeway when all of a sudden the engine cut out and a few ...
