+I intend to buy a 1997 Nissan Altima, GXE 119,000 miles for 3000 USD.
This car looks good but when I brought it to an automechanic, he told
me that there is a noise in timing chain. He just took a glance and
heard the sound from the engine.

My son has a 2003 Nissan Sentra XE with a manual transmission.  Several
times in the past month he (or I) have turned the key and all we get is a
high speed relay chatter.  It's rather loud and can be heard well outside
the car.  Of course all the dashboard lights are going nuts.  ...

My car: Nissan Sentra 2001.
when I turn on the left turn signal, there are 3 cases:
1.  the car still running without break pedal pressed, the left turn
signal indicator is flashing at normal speed.

I left the lights on in the hospital parking lot. The young security
fellow hooked up his jump start battery backwards. Blew the main 100 amp
fuse and has caused other gremlins. Occasionally now, everything goes
dead. No lights, locks, etc. Nothing. After an hour or two ...

Anyone interested in a 04 Titan LE? If interested,email me at
parsonmr@earthlink.net. I am preparing to retire and will not be able to
afford this monstrosity any longer!
Mike

I recently bought a used 96 altima which has been giving me a good
amount of trouble. It takes a very long time to start up, but does so
consitently. About a month ago the check engine light came on, and the
car began to "rumble" and sputter at idle.Ignition wires, plugs,

My husband replaced the radiator on his 1990 Nissan 300zx (Fair Lady,
non-turbo, automatic). While working on the car he decided to change
the thermostat and removed the fan shroud, fan and several wiring
harnesses. Pending inclement weather forced him to abandon changing the

I have Altima 94. Everything fine, but When I stop, then if I apply
accelerator, then engine dies. Whie I run car there is no problem, but
after I stop on stop sign, then I apply accelerator, then engine stops

I recently purchased an '06 Xterra with a manual transmission and have noticed
that, when the clutch is pushed all the way to the floor, that there's a
distinct clicking sound.  The service dept at the local Nissan dealer
explained that it's the actuator for the ignition (since ...

Ok, so I'm still trying to figure out my hesitation off idle in my 1999
Altima.
I've checked for vacuum leaks and I'm relatively sure there are none.
I've checked the fuel pressure, and it's within spec.  The regulator behaves

Hi. My rack and pinion boot is showing wear in two of the ribs at the
end that connects to the tie rod. I'm wondering if it is advisable to
patch it up using a garbage bag material. It's a '93 Altima a and has
140k on it. I'm trying to get another 30k before setting it out to

  I have a 91 Altima with 120K on the odometer. It runs great and has all
it's factory recommended services done over the years I've owned it.
   Yesterday I found out I have to travel to Mississippi from Illinois on
Friday. Yesterday the "Service Engine" light came on. Perfect ...

sorry its messy...word should neaten it up...
peter
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ANy advice on glow plugs...how long should they last?  What causes them
to lose heat to ignotet he diesel?  Would my car which ahs room for two
batteries need two in order to get the car to perform better?
Help...please...

i am trying to help a woman in college figure out what is wrong w/ her
'94 sentra.  the check engine lite is on and i am certain that there is
a way to extract the codes w/o a computer reader.  anyone know the
procedure?