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Replying to: pfs1 (May 08, 2008 6:56 pm) The car you saw likely has far more miles than the indicated mileage and if the VIN stickers are not on the fenders and you see overspray, the car has been in a serious front end wreck. Forget this one - there are too many well cared for examples out there and the last thing you need is a FWD car thats had a major front end repair. |
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I just bought my 2006 Altima 3.5SE manual last week. drove it 40 miles and engine light came on. can i take it back, whats best course of action?
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Replying to: kwilliams5 (Jul 01, 2008 10:36 am) Malfunction indicator light (MIL) If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction. The malfunction indicator light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. After a few driving trips, the light should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists. If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/maintenance test. See “Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual. Operation The malfunction indicator light will come on in one of two ways: c Malfunction indicator light on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The light should turn off after a few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. c Malfunction indicator light blinking—An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: – do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h). – avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. – avoid steep uphill grades. – if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission control |
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Hottest City in Alabama and AC problems don't mix!! Within the last week my 06 Altima air conditioner system has been working when it wants to. Sometime I have to re-start my car 6-8 times before it will actually start. There are times that I have to ride 10-20 minutes before it clicks on if it clicks on. If anyone has had this problem or know a solution, please help, help, help it's HOT!!!
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| Filled my altima up with gas today. It was on 1/4 tank and it took 12 gallons. This car has a 20 gallon tank. Is it possible that there would be 8 gallons from 1/4 tank to empty???? Also, When I filled up the trip computer said I could only go another 83 miles. | |
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Replying to: garnetta (Jul 07, 2008 4:38 pm)
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Replying to: jd10013 (Dec 09, 2008 4:46 pm) Well, if s/he bought this car before Dec. 2005, the car is already over 3 years old. |
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Hi, I'm in Tampa, Florida and have a 2007 Altima with 21,090 miles. It is garage kept and driven 4 to 5 times a week. So far, the car has been great except for a few issues with the intelli key and the rear brakes getting recalled  . Two days ago, when I went to drive the car, it would not start. Every time I pressed the start button, the car would make a very loud and constant clicking noise until I would press the start button to turn the car off. At first I thought it was the battery, but when I put it on acc mode, the lights, radio, and instrument cluster turned on just fine. So, I thought it could not be the battery- must be the starter???? I called the dealer and they recommended getting it jumped. They thought maybe it had a weak/defective battery. Nissan roadside assistance jumped the car for $63.44 and the car turned on. I drove it to Ferman Nissan and left it overnight. They ran some diagnostic test and it came out fine- the battery was fine, so was the starter and alternator. The service guy told me it was probably just a fluke and to bring it in if it happens again. I did not leave any lights on or anything like that. It is garage kept, so I don't think the recent cold weather (40s) could have zapped the battery. I had a geo prizm in the late 90s with electrical issues that started at 20K miles, so I am wondering if the same thing will happen with the altima.... Has anyone else had an issue like this? Just hoping it is not a 
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Replying to: Everythingirl (Dec 13, 2008 1:41 pm) |
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| when Im driving the car in the freeway, it runs great! When you are getting out of the freeway and slowing down the car dies! If I put the care in nueltral, it doesn't die when I am in a stop. I have to put the car in drive really, really fast and hit the gas, so that the car wont die. Also, there is something wrong with the electral part of the car. | |
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