I have a Nissan Altima gxe and it is a standard. Lately while i drive it it just shuts right off and i can start it right back up but it does just shut off. Also when im stopped at a light it idles very low and stalls out i had it cheked out and they said maybe its the distirbutor and i needed a tune up. I got a tune up and it still stalls. WHY?
thanks Laryssa
Hi there Laryssa,
I would really need to run some tests to give you any real accurate suggestions as to what is happening, but I would make sure to check for:
1. A vacuum leak somewhere under the hood. Look and listen for a hissing noise in a rubber vacuum hose or in the black fresh air hose from the air cleaner to the throttle body.
2. Inspect and clean the throttle body of dirt
3. Check idle speed control motor clean if necessary
4. Check base idle setting is idle speed set to low?
5. Check computer codes is there information stored on your computer that might help diagnose the problem
Most of these will require your mechanic to inspect for you, but there should not be any big expense in having them check the items listed above, at least that will help rule out the simple basic things.
Blessings,
Austin Davis