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2002 Nissan Altima Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Cooling fan, Engine.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.

Asked on November 15, 2012

Nissan Altima Noise Problem

My altima's heating and cooling stops when my car idles. Works fine going down road but stop lights and parking and waiting a little uncomfortable when temp extremes hit. There is a loud vibration from one of the pulleys just don't know exactly what to replace
Avatar Asked by wesleycloud

Answer

Replied on November 18, 2012


Ensure engine idling speed is correct, excessively low idling speed would result in A/C compressor cutting off.
Find out what is causing the noise and rectify it first. Ensure the cooling fans are working, which seems to be the problem of the noise and A/C not functioning.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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