20 Most Recent 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 Sedan - Page 8 Questions & Answers

I had the exact same issue, brake fluid level was a "hair" low, I added a few drops and the brake light has not come on since

According to the owner's manual, it will take 4-7/8 qts if you change the filter and 4-1/2 qts if you don't change the filter, See page 304 of manual...

http://www.nissanusa.com/pdf/techpubs/altima/2007/2007-Nissan-Altima.pdf

Turn the heat level up for a few minutes. It will dry out the ducts.

I had the same issue. It turned out that the break pedal switch was broken. The engine start push button is connected to a second break pedal switch that senses when you push it. That switch is independent from your main break pedal switch that turns on the brake lights of the car.

there is a self adjuster for a serpentine belt. the sqaulling you hear is most likely either you have a bearing failing on the idler pulley or the adjuster no longer is keeping tension on the belt . i would check those items closely and replace them if need be

there should be two clips on it unclip them then pull the top out and twist it up it can be aggrivating but it will eventually come out

Smoking & sludge ...OK, first, smoking on startup generally is the result of worn valve guides or valve stem seals. Excessive sludge in the engine can worsen this condition as sludge buildup can block oil from draining back to the pan, instead remaining inside the valve cover where it can run down the valve guides overnight.
If you just got the car and want to get rid of some sludge, change your oil every 2000 miles for a few months. Use a good quality oil and add a pint of marvel oil to it each time. On an engine with substantial sludge, I don't advise using any flush products. They work too fast and end up jamming residue into the oil screen, preventing proper oil flow to the pump. It took a long time for the sludge to form, don;t expect anything will remove it immediately short of a complete teardown & rebuild. If that's the only problem you have just follow what I said and you will be OK.
No coolant loss, overheat or anything? Did sludge suddenly appear or as I thought, it just built up over time?

If you take your remote to start the car, there is a battery inside. Just take a knife to get it a part, its really easy. the battery is a CR2032 and you can get it at radioshack

This is the service manual for a 2006 Altima - it may help.

http://rapidshare.com/files/51183743/2006-Altima.zip

Check your oil level. It sounds like automatic lifter or tappets are draining and have to be pumped back up. 2007 is fairly new but if you don't change your oil often this will happen.

588.00 sounds ok for the brake work if they replaced the front rotors, rebuilt the front calipers and resurfaced the rear rotors.

white smoke is water
blue smoke is oil.
nest time try and smell the white smoke see if it smells sweet?
if it does its antifreeze.
and also black smoke is fuel (like a leaky injector )
hope this helps
paul

PUSH AND HOLD BUTTON IN SPEEDO CLUSTER. FIRST SET TE SPEEDO TO READ ODOMETER THEN PRES AND HOLD BUTTON.

Your car may not have the option, I would call the Nissan factory help line, it is listed in the owners manual.

Lance,

You won't be able to get the condensation out of the lamps. The light assemblies are sealed and only have a small hole where ther bulbs go in as well as a small vent. The condensation is normal and will come and go. Even if you put a new light assmebly on the car you could still get the condensation. Go to the dealer for the brake pedal pad.

There are four bolts holding the seat to the floor. Slide the seat all the way forward and you will be able to see the two bolts which are at the rear of the seat slide rail. They are 14mm bolts, remove them. Slide the seat all the way back and remove the two bolts at the front of the rail. Once the bolts are out removed tilt the seat towards the back, it should lift the seat bottom easily and you can find your flash drive. Be careful not to push the seat too far back as there may be a wiring harness to damage. Once you retrieve the flash drive, put the seat back down and put the bolts back in.

we need to make sure your car is going into overdrive.
as long as your 60 mph isnt stop and go and its an extended drive over 30 miles you have a problem
and i assume your engine light isnt on

I have heard the same thing in my '07 Altima 2.5 S. I asked a mechanic @ the local dealer, and he said he doesn't know what it is and couldn't get the car to make the noise when he drove it.

Your car is in limp mode and needs the ECU reset.
Just look it up,... it is easy DIY.