Wont start after storage.

NISSAN 240SX
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BURGERCOW
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I own a 89' 240sx, I got back from my deployment and the car started fine and ran really good for about 2 mins, then it died and it just started running really rough when I could get it running, like it just wouldn't die sometimes, it would be just running at about 100 rpms and just make wierd noises. And if I push on the gas it'll die out or send air back out through the intake. Any answers on a way to get it at least out of the lot?
Oct 24, 2007 at 4:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Replace the O2 sensor and inspect the plug/wire/injector on No.1 cyl. There's no danger involved here- The problem is the computer cannot adjust the fuel accurately due to no signal from the O2 sensor.

If the engine fails to go into closed loop when the O2 sensor reaches operating temperature, or drops out of closed loop because the O2 sensor signal is lost, the engine will run too rich causing an increase in fuel consumption and emissions.
Oct 24, 2007 at 4:32 PM
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MBOOGIE
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thank you very much.
another question, is it safe to drive for now until i get it repaired? or do you recommend not to drive the car?

thank you
Oct 25, 2007 at 3:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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is it safe to drive for now until i get it repaired?

Yes-the only thing is gonna happen is the fuel consumption gonna increase.
Oct 26, 2007 at 12:48 AM
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