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Nissan Sentra Starting and Stalling Problems

45 messages,  Last post on Apr 06, 2013 at 6:55 AM

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#36 of 45 Nissan Sentra 2005 SE 1.8 by luthfiya

Feb 29, 2012 (10:01 am)

I have a 2005 Sentra SE 1.8. It has 193000 KM. I have done all the maintenance since I bought it new. While driving the car it suddenly stalls, engine is running and the car is on drive, but the car is moving very slowly, like when it is on neutral. I replaced the tranny - 198000 clicks and had Nissan check it out and they advised me that it maybe a alternator malfunction, no guarantees, but maybe the problem. I bought a alternator and will have it replaced hopefully today and I am clueless - what next??
 
 When the car is on drive and moving, it drives well, however, when I stop at a traffic light, it goes back to "Neutral mode" and does not move. I have put $.1500 until now on the car, but the problem still exists and no, mechanic including Nissan dealership can identify the problem and fix it.
 
Can anyone who owns a similar car and who may have experienced the same problem, advise me? I can't afford to go to Nissan Canada or a mechanic once again - I just got laid off from my my job! To everyone out there: Please, Please think a 100 times before you get a Nissan.

#37 of 45 Re: Nissan Sentra 2005 SE 1.8 [luthfiya] by rad4runner

Mar 15, 2012 (10:56 pm)

Replying to: luthfiya (Feb 29, 2012 10:01 am)
My 2004 1.8L Sentra exhibits same problem. Today I was driving and it just ceased responding to accelerator pedal. It did not shut off but I felt like it was running on idle - hence would not speed up (making others think transmission went bad). It happened months ago, too. I stopped, wated a few minutes, then it restarted. My brother-in-law who is a mechanic thinks Throttle position sensor is bad, or gets stuck. Makes sense. I will use this coming rainy weekend to stay in garage and take a closer look. Will report back as soon as I see anything. If easy enough to replace, TPS seems easy to find online: link title

#38 of 45 Re: Nissan Sentra 2005 SE 1.8 [rad4runner] by aristotle929

Apr 20, 2012 (9:41 pm)

Replying to: rad4runner (Mar 15, 2012 10:56 pm)
did you guys ever fix your problems? i have nissan sentra 2005 and i have the same problem too.. usually thats the throttle body issue.. you can try to clean it with a throttle cleaner but some how it wouldnt start still and will go to idle and some weird vibrations.. what you can do next is to relearn the idle process...
 
watch this video might help..
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OhBebJ-Ksc
 
i will do this tomorrow first day in the morning. good luck!

#39 of 45 Re: Nissan Sentra 2005 SE 1.8 [rad4runner] by ridgerunner835

Apr 25, 2012 (6:03 pm)

Replying to: rad4runner (Mar 15, 2012 10:56 pm)
when i remove the gas cap on my 04 Sentra, it has a surge of pressure come from the filler tube(enough to blow fuel out). could this be the vent plugged? and where is the vent? the check engine light comes on when car is started and remains on while it is running,i am not sure if these 2 items are related though. i bought this car for my daughter 3 years ago and she 'gave' it back to me after she got an altima a few weeks back. the car has 171K on it and i just plan on driving back and forth to work in it mostly so i can let my silverado set(and save on fuel costs). has anybody had this happen or know what i need to start checking to solve this 'pressure' problem....i would really appreciate any one's input or experince with this type of problem.

#40 of 45 Re: Nissan Sentra 2005 SE 1.8 [luthfiya] by usmc_jarhead

Jul 19, 2012 (9:22 am)

Replying to: luthfiya (Feb 29, 2012 10:01 am)
luthfiya, the problem is your throttle body or throttle position sensor.

#41 of 45 1997 Nissan Sentra by mooseracer

Aug 14, 2012 (8:52 pm)

My Sentra will not start good battery. The car does not turn over, I had starter tested and they said it is good. What next any ideas?

#42 of 45 2002 Sentra 1.8L by mcski

Sep 08, 2012 (4:53 pm)

Car will start fine almost all the time. Occasionally car will try to turn over, but will not start. I will need to hold down the gas pedal to the floor, crank engine and then pump gas pedal and the car will catch and start. Can anyone help me with this issue?

#43 of 45 Just a start issue by clulsboutcars

Jan 27, 2013 (11:16 am)

I hope someone can help me.
 
My 06 sentra started acting up a couple weeks ago. When it is cold (first thing in the morning) it is difficult to start. Sometimes taking multiple tries and up to ten minutes.
 
I can usually get it started and once I get it going - it runs just fine. I can usually get it started after work within two tries (a lot of times one try). Again it runs beautifully once it gets started.
 
If I get home on time (before 6PM) and dont start it again until morning its difficult to start. I have noticed that when I get home late and there is less time between starts, it was ok to start in the morning.
 
My mechanic neighbor was nice enough to clean the throttle body for me and other parts and it seemed to start fine once he did that. But once we turned it off it would not start again. then it did start later.
 
We are very confused. He is going to check it with his computer tomorrow - but we were wondering if anyone has had this issue or has any ideas on what could be going on. Please help.

#44 of 45 Re: Nissan Sentra GXE 95 [joseph32] by jobeth

Apr 04, 2013 (3:08 pm)

Replying to: joseph32 (Oct 24, 2009 10:20 pm)
Hi, I have a 2004 manual spec r and I have experienced over a year a very tempermental attitude, the car will "shut off" in mid stride... the battery is fine the radio will even keep playing but theres no engine work and just a ride till my brake pressure evens out and hopefully i stop in time. it also will idle low and shut off sometimes when im trying warm up the car. its has truoble passing emissions as the engine "check me" light will periodically turn on and off. i rountinely check fluids, change oil and sparks and spark wires. Ive also had vaccumed out the air filter to rid debris. I found that after replacing the alternator (which is still under warrenty and i plan on replacing again anyway), using a higher octane gas and starting/running the car for 10 mins before traveling has decreased the frequency of shut downs...im suspecting the fuel pump or lines leading into engine where it ignites is my next guess...there is defnately no gas or fluid leaks.. thanks to everyone else posting about this car, i see there is a recall part and im gonna get on that and also look into other suggestions. have a excellent day!

#45 of 45 Re: Nissan Sentra Starting and Stalling Problems [pat] by jobeth

Apr 06, 2013 (6:55 am)

Replying to: pat (Apr 23, 2008 3:57 pm)
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2004/nissan/sentra/recalls/
 
heres a little light on the situation

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