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2002 Nissan Altima Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Fuse, Engine.
Mileage: 195,000 miles.

Asked on December 6, 2011

Engine Running Lean

I'm having some problems with my car throwing various codes. First off, it always throws a code that my engine is running lean. Second, it says that I have a bad speed sensor and temp sensor. That's weird because I have a new speed sensor and thermostat in it. There are no vacuum leaks on the car as I know of. The oxygen sensors are brand new as well. (Are the oxygen sensors powered my fuses in the car? I noticed that I am missing quite a few fuses in the fusebox under the hood. Wasnt sure if that was normal.) I don't have the typical symptoms of a lean running engine like stalling, rough idle, and the such, but I do idle at around 400-500 rpms. The car drives fine except at highway speeds it j erks when letting off the gas pedal.
Avatar Asked by clorox.bleach

Answer

Replied on December 6, 2011

Lean fuel condition could be caused by one of the following below:

1.Vacuum leaks

2.EGR and PCV valve.

3.Low fuel pressure.

4.Dirty fuel injectors.

5.Mass Air Flow Sensor.

6.Oxygen Sensor.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 6, 2011

Would it hurt anything driving the car when its lean?

Tiny Response from clorox.bleach
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Replied on December 6, 2011

No its not, but computer thinks it needs gas and gonna keep feeding it-end of results fuel economy will be down

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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