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Amanda Allens Posted on Sep 28, 2012
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My nissan sentra 1987 stops, stalls and cuts off engine

I will cut off the engine in the middle of a turn, the engine will cut off at a stop sign or stop light. it runs rough.

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Engine stall or RPM fluctuates at idle.

This problem is commonly caused by a dirty automatic idle speed control valve and throttle valve. Buy a can of throttle valve cleaner (do not use carburetor spray cleaner!) from NAPA or Carquest (made by CRC chemicals) and spray it into the air intake while the engine is running, use up about 1/2 the can, engine will try to stall hold the speed up, shut it down and let it soak for 30 minutes, restart and blow out the remaining fluid, shut it down and disconnect the negative battery cable for 5 Min's to reset the base idle control

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James DeBow

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  • Posted on Jul 30, 2009

SOURCE: 2007 nissan sentra service engine light on and

This code is a transmission code. This requires the transmission to be replace and the transmission control unit to be reprogramed. If your car has less than 60k miles this would be covered under your power train warranty.

Thanks Jay!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 05, 2008

SOURCE: 1996 Nissan Sentra Idles Roughly, Cuts Off, Engine Light Stays On

if this is an automatic there will be a dip stick if it is a manual you do not use transmission fluid to find out what sencor is bad take car to advance auto parts they have a digatal reader and can tell wou what sencer went bad and where it is located

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 1994 nissan

Given the ticking sound, you probably need to replace the timing chain assembly.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 19, 2010

SOURCE: 97 Nissan Truck Stalls Black Smoke

CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAYBE! BE MY GUESS AND IT ONLY HELPS THE TRUCK TO HAVE IT CHANGED!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 05, 2010

SOURCE: My 2001 Nissan Maxima keeps cutting off at the

It is hard to say without being there to fully inspect it and reading codes, but usually idle tracking is the fault. A code reader from either Wal Mart or most auto part stores will be perfect for you and though they cost a little they will save you so much money over the years. Most auto shops charge at least $30 just to hook up a code reader and diagnose your vehicle. Make sure you get the one that is universal and for many makes. That way no matter what cars you buy, you can diagnose them yourself

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