93 Altima Dies Quite Often -- Exhaust Exudes Burning Smell -- Ready for Road Trip Today?

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kalexand33 - 01 Jan 2005 20:57 GMT

I've got a 93 Altima that, beginning last night, nearly dies when I stop at
a stop light. The RPM needle goes down very low, and often will be jumping
quite a bit. Also, the smell from the exhaust is an awful, burning smell.
Generally, when I'm accelerating, it's okay -- but a couple times, I
noticed the RPM needle jumping around quite a bit even when I'm going 30
to 40 MPH.

The spark plugs and distributor are new -- so I don't think the problem
lies there. The oil, when I check it, is a pinkish color -- I had it
changed about a month ago. I live in Wisconsin, and noticed the past few
weeks that the engine has a hard time heating up, and often will cool down
when I turn on the heater. Don't know if any of that is related.

Need to make a road trip to Chicago shortly -- is it safe? No mechanics
are open on New Years. Any tips? Advice?

Thanks.

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John Smith - 01 Jan 2005 23:09 GMT

Power flush the injectors. SOunds like you have one or two that are
leaking.

> I've got a 93 Altima that, beginning last night, nearly dies when I stop at
> a stop light. The RPM needle goes down very low, and often will be jumping
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> Thanks.

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llcoolpass - 11 Jan 2005 15:13 GMT

also, you absolutely need to change the thermostat.

the problem with the engine running may not be the injectors. it may be,
but here's another frequent issue with these cars: distributor. Even
though you had it replaced, guess what (and i apoligize as i realize how
much this sucks) ? that new distributor could be bad again. you should,
even though u dont want to, have that checked again.

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shan1205 - 19 Jan 2005 19:52 GMT

have you figured out what the problem was? I have the same problem. Just
started happening. We left it outside for 5 days in the COLD while on
vacation and came back and it did that the first day. I drove it to work
and it kept stalling everytime I tried to accellorate. Got to work and it
sat for a few hours and then came home and was fine. That was at New Years
and it just happened again this morning. I have an appt with Nissan
tonight. What did yours end up being?

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clickonline121 - 25 Feb 2005 15:59 GMT

I have the exact same issue with my 1993 Nissan Altima. There is a weired
smell from the exhaust!! The car dies off at the stop sign and lights when
the car is still in lower gear. The RPM needle gets jerky (jumps around a
little bit).

Any solutions guys? (other than Injector flush and thermostat).

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