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1999 Nissan Sentra Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Air filter, Fuel filter.
Mileage: 131,000 miles.

Asked on January 11, 2012

Enter your question... 4cylander twin cam and i occasionally encounter starting problems.

Occasionally when i try to start my car it wont start. It acts like its out of gas even with a full tank. When i turn my key on i can hear the fuel pump working so i dont beleive thats the problem. My fuel filter and air filters are new and in good condition. I have already elimatated plugs and plugwires. Eventhough its fuel injected when im trying to start it (while its being weird) sometimes if i hold the gas peddal just right i can get it to start, but that doesnt always work. Ive been told one of my oxegen sensors could be to blame, but i would like to know more.
Avatar Asked by amandamegan

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Replied on January 11, 2012

check the fuel pressure it may be low. it shold be 43 at idle w/o vacuum connected and 34 with

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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