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2002 Nissan Sentra Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Spark, Idle air control valve.
Mileage: 100,600 miles.

Asked on May 23, 2011

Rough idle

What would cause a car to have a rough idle at a stop only when it is in gear?
Avatar Asked by zelldog93

Answer

Replied on May 25, 2011

Check the idle air control valve -auxillary air control

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on May 25, 2011

just replaced it and it wasnt the problem i have had the problem for a while and i have replaced a few things and just got the head gasket replaced with new timing chains and everything for timing

Tiny Response from zelldog93
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Replied on May 25, 2011

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

1.Defective spark plugs
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Manifold absolute pressure sensor
12.Mass Airflow Sensor
13.Idle air control valve

Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked