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Nissan Altima Engine Failures

495 messages,  Last post on Nov 06, 2009 at 9:53 AM

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Re: [Mr_Shiftright] by acevedo669
Aug 18, 2008 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 18, 2008 8:22 am)

hey thanks alot. its my wifes car and she never really took care of so i get stuck driving it around.i try to see if its been fixed for the recall yet. thanks again!!!!
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tension pulley or alternator- Arizona by larzod
Aug 24, 2008 (7:00 pm)
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Hello all,
 
I am new to the forum. My engine is making this loud vibration when I am at a stop. the vibration is a little less noticable when it is a park or neutral. I was told by jiffy lube that it was the tension pulley and that the belt was fine. I took it in to the delership the service person that writes up the service ticket (not a mechanic) told me it was the alternator.
 
Is there anyway to find out which one it is. The dealership told me that it was going to cost 600.00 for just the alternator plus labor. jiffy lube told me they don't do that kind of work put the tension pulley should not cost more than 50.00, and 60.00 for labor.
 
Thanks for your help
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Re: tension pulley or alternator- Arizona [larzod] by jd10013
Aug 25, 2008 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: larzod (Aug 24, 2008 7:00 pm)

They could both be right. the altenator has a tension pully on it. I don't know if it's removable or if the whole altenator has to be replaced. anyway, if the car is out of warranty then there is no way in hell I'd have the dealership do the work on it. They'll easily charge you 20% or more than an idependant repair shop would. If I were you, I'd take it to a garage that you trust and get a third opinion.
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Re: Replaced Engine - OIL PROBLEM [czander] by jensdad
Aug 27, 2008 (9:13 pm)
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Replying to: czander (Jan 06, 2008 10:31 am)

There are a lot more than 25 others with this problem. There are hundreds if not thousands and Nissan claims they know nothing. My daughter has the exact oil consumption issue and from my research it apprears to be caused by the catt converter being sucked into the engine and scoring the motor. Did you file a complaint with the gov? I think everyone should.
 
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
 
Above is the link. We have because she cannot afford the $5,000 they say it costs to replace ther motor.
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Re: Replaced Engine - OIL PROBLEM [jensdad] by jd10013
Aug 29, 2008 (2:55 pm)
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Replying to: jensdad (Aug 27, 2008 9:13 pm)

you realize your replying to an 8 month old post?
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2005 2.5S Altima O2 Sensors by wjldancer
Aug 30, 2008 (5:39 am)
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My check engine lite came on so I took it to the local Autozone and they ran a check and said it was a O2 sensor but did not say which one, I understand there are two sensors. If so which one would it most likely be and what is the best brand to get, I was told by one parts sales person that the Bosh O2 sensors don't work well on the Altima? I know the universal ones need to be spliced in, that don't sound to reliable to me with water and dirt getting into a splice. I have 100,000 mile on the car and it is in otherwise very good condition I don't have any other issues. Thanks.
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Re: 2005 2.5S Altima O2 Sensors [wjldancer] by jd10013
Sep 02, 2008 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: wjldancer (Aug 30, 2008 5:39 am)

Unless they're very expensive, I'd just replace both of them. that way you should have at least 100k more miles before you have to worry about it. but, if its expensive, or you don't have or want to spend the extra money, then just buy one, replace one of them but keep the one you take out, and see if the light check engine light goes out. if it does, you got the right one. if it doesn't, then replace the other one with the one you took out.
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Re: Update: Lemon = new Altima [sssp] by thebrenners
Sep 04, 2008 (11:43 am)
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Replying to: sssp (Apr 26, 2008 7:00 pm)

Hi,
 
Our Service Engine Light came on a couple of days ago and we've noticed that car was using more oil than should have been. We have 119K on the car which we bought new in 02. Went on-line to research and found 100's of posts about the converter failure and the need for new engines that Nissan isn't taking responsibility for. I spoke with a service advisor at a local Nissan dealership yesterday and was told that the problem is so common, that Nissan recently extended the factory warranty to 15 years/150K miles for 04's, 05's and 06's. Of course, our car was not included. He explained what is happening to the engines and advised me to call Nissan Headquarters and open a case. I called and opened a case and then made an appointment with the dealership to take care of the latest recall that we weren't notified of. Took the car in this morning and was told that the recall was taken care of the last time we brought the car in so Service Engine light is still on and is being caused by an Engine Misfire. I was told for more information, we would have to have a diagnostic test performed. I'm fairly confident I know what the results are going to be. Could you fill me in a little further about your case? I'm willing to fight to the top to get this resolved. Thanks in advance.
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Re: 2005 2.5S Altima O2 Sensors [jd10013] by wjldancer
Sep 04, 2008 (5:40 pm)
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Replying to: jd10013 (Sep 02, 2008 10:50 am)

Yes that does sound logical but the problem is the sensors are different. and they run about 160.00 each from the dealer, after market would be cheaper but still around100.00 each. Thanks for the reply .
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Recall: by cbennett52
Oct 18, 2008 (7:05 am)
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I recently got a recall on my nissan altima for a electronic control module. When I went to have it replaced I was informed that I would have to replace my battery which I haven't had any problem with. Personally, I think nissan should include this in my recall if that is what it takes to replace the part that they are recalling. They wanted $139.00 for the battery.

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