Re: 96 altima problem

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Re: 96 altima problem

TFM®

28 Oct 2006 02:49

> I am trying to diagnose a problem with a 96 altima with a dual overhead cam
> engine.
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> about foreign cars, but believe it is either a bad coil, or a bad ignition
> module.

I had the same problem with a Toyota Camry at about 140,000 miles. It was
the distrubutor which contained the ignition module.

Buy your replacement at the junkyard. It will be cost prohibitive to buy
it new.

Junkyard cost = $100 - New cost = $400.

I ended up driving the car to about 265,000 miles with that junkyard
distrubutor. The tranny went out on me before the engine and I junked it.

TFM®

Tom

28 Oct 2006 00:20

I am trying to diagnose a problem with a 96 altima with a dual overhead cam
engine.
the car ran fine till it was parked for 9 months.
now that is being put back in use.
when cold, it starts, idles, and drives perfect.
once it warms up, it will sputter at idle, and eventually die, and will not
restart till cold again.
I did a fuel pump test, and the pump pressure is fine, so it is getting gas.
I have not done a spark test yet, but plan to, even though I know it is now
a no spark problem.
my question is, has anyone run into this problem before?? I don't know much
about foreign cars, but believe it is either a bad coil, or a bad ignition
module.

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