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Nissan Sentra Starting and Stalling Problems

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#27 of 45 Re: 2001 nissan sentra [mammi] by ashhug

Oct 21, 2011 (10:27 am)

Replying to: mammi (Sep 24, 2011 2:06 pm)
I have an 02 sentra that did the same thing. Would run 15-20 minutes fine, and just shut off. Battery and alternator were fine. Turns out it was the crankshaft position sensor, which wasn't super costly to replace. A year later, I found out there had been a recall, and Nissan refused to reimburse me for the repairs I'd had done. Now my sentra refuses to start, and I've done the typical checks again. It's happened before, but after I had it towed to my mechanic, it started up just fine. Diagnostics were run, but no problems were found. I hate to have it towed again if it's going to be the same situation.

#28 of 45 2001 Sentra issue by tb116694

Nov 13, 2011 (4:58 pm)

I have a 2001 Sentra GXE with approx 106000 mi. Recently it started having trouble turning over when cold. My mechanic checked it out and said it was misfiring on #2 cylinder. He changed out the cylinder and it didn't fix the problem it made it worse. He said it was a computer issue and I would have to take the car to the dealer. My car which, was only not turning over well began to shake uncontrollably and want to stall at every stop. It is now sitting at the dealer waiting to be fixed. Any ideas? I sure hope it doesn't cost a fortune! I love my car.

#29 of 45 Re: 2001 Sentra issue [tb116694] by tb116694

Nov 19, 2011 (7:59 am)

Replying to: tb116694 (Nov 13, 2011 4:58 pm)
Ok, so the issue was a computer that needed to be replaced. Paid 1000 to replace it and the next day the service engine light came on again. Back to the dealership and they said that the cataylic converter was going out and that I have a leaking head gasket ($800 and $900 to fix). At this point is it time to trade or should I fix???? Seriously don't know if I can afford a monthly payment but don't know what to do!!! Any advice??

#30 of 45 Re: 02 Nissan sentra won't start [mmccloud17] by kmr106

Nov 23, 2011 (9:42 am)

Replying to: mmccloud17 (Sep 09, 2011 4:38 pm)
Hello, I have bought a Nissan Sentra, 2001 few months ago. I am facing a weired problem. sometimes the engine stop suddenly while running and then when I turn the key the engine starts and run well. It doesnt happen always but frequently like every 15 days or so.
I am a new driver and new owner. no ideas whats going on. It is a matter of safety because it stops while running.
any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

#31 of 45 Re: 2001 Sentra issue [tb116694] by kmr106

Nov 23, 2011 (12:07 pm)

Replying to: tb116694 (Nov 19, 2011 7:59 am)
Hello have you got any solution for this?

#32 of 45 Re: 94 Sentra starts, then bucks and dies after warm up [sputnam] by prettibrwneyez

Nov 27, 2011 (10:11 pm)

Replying to: sputnam (Feb 15, 2010 11:19 am)
Hi my 96 nissan sentra is now doing the same thing your car was. Did you ever find out what was happening? Thanks.

#33 of 45 Re: 94 Sentra starts, then bucks and dies after warm up [prettibrwneyez] by tb116694

Nov 30, 2011 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: prettibrwneyez (Nov 27, 2011 10:11 pm)
Well, it was the computer and I had it replaced. After spending $1000 the very next day the car did the same thing and the check engine light came on. Back to the dealership and they checked it out and said the check engine light was on b/c the catylitic converter was going out ($800 to fix), and the sputtering on start was b/c the head gasket was leaking ($900 to fix). Needless to say we should have traded it in at that point but not wanting a note we fixed the head gasket, they said the cataylitic converter was not a necessary fix right now.

#34 of 45 Re: 94 Sentra starts, then bucks and dies after warm up [tb116694] by alpha1one3

Dec 13, 2011 (9:02 pm)

Replying to: tb116694 (Nov 30, 2011 7:26 pm)
Sound like what was happening to my 2004 sentra 1.8L. You check the orderwire throttle position sensor(TPS). It is possible that the throttle body is a mucked up and all you need to do is clean it with some throttle body cleaner and scrub with old tooth brush. You can buy a can of throttle body cleaner from walmart for $3 a can. This might solve the problem.

#35 of 45 Starting Problem: Need to Step on Gas while starting by wise_guy

Jan 06, 2012 (5:36 pm)

I have a Nissan Sentra 2001. I face this starting problem every 3-4 months. When the engine is cold like when I try to start the car in the morning, I have to step on the gas to start it properly. I have had this problem twice before, each time my mechanic replaced all the sparkplugs and my car became alright. The car runs smooth n fine, once its started. When I went for state inspection, they got some error codes and told me that my car's electronic PCU is faulty n I need to change it but I cant afford a new PCU which will put me back by a $1000. My mechanic told me, because of faulty PCU, the spark plugs burn out really fast and need to be replaced. Can someone suggest me some options here. Thanks

#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.

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