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#51 of 2489 Idle speed of '95 Nissan Altima by saoke Sep 24, 2002 (2:36 pm)
'95 Nissan Altima 5 speed Bought used several days ago. My first car. I found the idle speed at reverse gear is twice higher than at 1st gear. Who knows the reason of this? Thanks!
#52 of 2489 Altima Auto Lights by buffette11 Sep 25, 2002 (5:27 pm)
I just bought an 02 Altima two weeks ago and love the car so far. The 8-way seat actually makes my bad back feel better. I haven't had it long enough to check oil consumption, but I found a strange problem. The automatic lights-on-at-dusk feature works, but if you pass under a bright streetlight, all the lights shut off! They'll snap back on in a few seconds, but it's very alarming. I've been told there's no way to adjust the sensor. Is there a fix, and has anyone else experienced this?
#53 of 2489 Help, engine stops, something keeps running by piecekeeper Sep 29, 2002 (8:13 am)
Just picked up 03 2.5 Altima. Has 99 miles on it. Turn off engine and something keeps running for about five seconds or more. Sounds like the noise is coming from the generator area. Belts are not turning when I hear the noise. Sounds like the generator is free wheeling. Anyone else with this problem?????Does the oil filter spin inside and could that be the problem???? Please contact me at piecekeeper2502aol if you can help me. Thanks Replies to this message: nissantech8yr (Jun 08, 2005 6:51 pm)
#54 of 2489 piecekeeper by KarenS HOST Sep 30, 2002 (7:36 am)
It could be the fan? They are regulated by temperature and sometimes run briefly after the car is turned off. Have you checked your owners manual? Perhaps there is an explanation there. If not, call the dealer and ask.
#55 of 2489 Strange sound under the hood by piecekeeper Sep 30, 2002 (9:15 am)
Thanks for those who replied to the strange sound I get after the engine is turned off. I took the car to the dealer and he listened to it. The service manager said this was new to him. He then got another new 02 Altima off the lot, started the car up, turned off the engine and we heard the same sound. He said he thinks its air pressure being released someplace under the hood. I know the noise is coming from the area of the alternator.....So, all 2.5's probably have the same sound when the engine is turned off..... If you listen to yours, let me know if you hear it...I can't believe the two new cars we looked at had the same problem...Thanks
#56 of 2489 2003 altima 2.5s problems by tmnjalt Oct 19, 2002 (8:01 am)
I bought a 2.5s auto on 10/10/02 with conv package and fog lights. I knew what to expect as far as interior material quality and engine noise, but I'm also experiencing the following problems:    1. a creaking or groaning sound from the front     suspension, it happens intermittently during     low speed maneuvers (parking lots etc) and     when accelerating briskly from a stop.  2. a whining or whistling sound from the      engine at rpms above 2600, this could be      normal for this engine.    These sounds usually can't be heard with the  radio playing, so you have to turn it off and  listen carefully. If anyone else is experiencing  similar problems let me know. I have a service  appt on 10/21 and I'll pass along any info.
#57 of 2489 2002 Altima Engine Nosie by fernando6 Oct 22, 2002 (3:55 am)
I have a 2002 SE V-6 with the automatic transmission. I love this car with the exception of one thing. I keep hearing a noise under the hood on cold starts. It sounds like a low-level grinding noise as if parts aren't meshing together properly. It only happens on cold starts. Once the engine is warm there is no noise. Has anyone else had this problem? I've taken it to two dealers and I get the same answer - "We can't get it to make the noise". Can anyone give me some help?
#58 of 2489 fernando by afty Oct 22, 2002 (5:17 am)
The consensus seems to be that the noise you're hearing is the hydraulic tensioner for the timing chain. It's normal and won't hurt your car.
#59 of 2489 2003 altima 2.5s problems by tmnjalt Oct 22, 2002 (7:44 am)
This is a follow-up to my post #56- On the groaning noise - dealers tech re-torqued all suspension fittings and so far the problem seems to be resolved. As for the engine whining - tech says its normal for that engine- related to air intake and large plastic plenum. Maybe thats part of the trade-off for the excellent performance from this 4 cyl.
#60 of 2489 03 Altima 2.5S vibration problem by flygo Oct 23, 2002 (8:53 am)
Same as msg#32, I am encountering the same vibration problem. It settled in whenever the car was stopped in gear. I could feel the vibration through the steering column and brake pedal, especially when the weather's getting cold. Does anyone have the same problem or I just got a lemmon?

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