1996 Nissan Altima Repair Question
Topics covered: Distributor, Sensor, Spark.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.
Asked on February 7, 2011
96 nissan altima
No start when warm, i check for spark and spark
was orange,i replaced cap,rotor and wires check
coil and that checks out fine, and i was going to
check cam sensor but book said it is in the distributor, how can i check this.
was orange,i replaced cap,rotor and wires check
coil and that checks out fine, and i was going to
check cam sensor but book said it is in the distributor, how can i check this.
Asked by backyardmechanic2Answer
Replied on February 16, 2011
after doing my homework i answered my own question!The Camshaft sensor is located under the cap and rotor of the distributor. This is a common failure on the 2.4L engine due to oil leakage into the distributor.
i replaced the whole distributor which i purchased from the auto salvage,(i got lucky and found one that has been remand.)and replaced it and haven't had a starting problem since.
so good luck on anyone that is willing to try this but it worked for me.
Replied on March 15, 2011
I was going to say check the crank sensor. Glad it's fixed and thanks for the information. I'm sure it will help others.
