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Hi,
I have a 1995 altima and it has a frequent stalling problem in traffic. I
have had it in to the mechanic and they can't find the problem. They
replaced the entire distributor assembly and that took care of part of the
problem but not the main problem. I drove it around today to try to analyse
the problem and I discovered that if left in neutral for extended periods
it doesn't stall, however if I step on the gas pedal quickly it dies. If I
step on it slowly the engine accelerates fine. If I leave it in drive it
will usually die after a little while, such as at a stop sign. Any
suggestions would be very helpful
kareed
We have a 94 BMW at my dealership that does the same thing. NO idea what it
is but I am curious to know as well.
newyorker
When at an idle, does it idle high normal or low? It seems to me if you
replaced the electrical part and you know it's getting spark it may be a
fuel issue. How long has it been since you replaced the fuel filter? Did
you replace the ign module when you did the dist? I can't say this will
help but from my experience you've got to try the simple stuff first.
DBain
I don't know any info on the fuel filter, but I can look into it. The
mechanic tried using a new transistor module which I assume is the ign
module. He also tried a new coil. None of these took care of the problem.
The idle appears to work fine. On startup it stays at around 1200 rpm for
a few seconds and then it drops to around 800-900 rpm
Thanks
kareed
Strange. I guess to start you'd have to see if it was losing fuel spark or
air. If you replaced the dist assembly, checked the plugs and wires you've
probrably got spark. Air usually isn't the problem unless the comp limits
it. On some, if not all cars, an O2 sensor affects the air/fuel mixture.
However generally an O2 sensor will trigger a check engine light. Even if
the cat is clogged the check engine light will go off. Thats a tough one
brother, sorry I can't help but good luck.
DBain
On our car it feels like it misfires under load. Youll be driving along and
it will just kinda sputter for a brief moment and then be back to normal
newyorker
