1996 Nissan Altima engines stops

1996 NISSAN ALTIMA
175,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GCHILL
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when driving the ngine dies as if it is not getting any fuel. this occurs at random times. Also, some times it does not start up right away after this stall occurance. I have changed the fuel filter and the fuel pump. It does stall less now but still does some. Also, after a couple hours when the car stalls and will not start, it will start again. what could it be?
May 26, 2009 at 3:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Next time it stalls don't wait for it to cool down look for fuel and spark-do below

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM,Ignitor cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
May 26, 2009 at 4:23 PM
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