1988 Other Nissan Models Car konks out after starting

1988 NISSAN
115,053 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NOISE
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Hi, i was wondering what possible causes my car konks out either about 5 seconds after starting or after i have driven about 100metres then konks out

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Feb 29, 2008 at 10:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure and look for spark at the sparkplug wires while cranking it over then tell me what's going on.
Feb 29, 2008 at 11:08 PM
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NOISE
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[quote:8debeef49a="rasmataz"]Check the fuel pressure and look for spark at the sparkplug wires while cranking it over then tell me what's going on.[/quote:8debeef49a]

Thanks, I let you know as soon I can.
Mar 1, 2008 at 6:16 AM
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NOISE
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HI I had the coil & leads replaced. Now the car still has the same problem but worse it seems to knok out when put in D or R & konks out when driving. I was wondering would the ECM might need changing?

Thanks guys
Mar 5, 2008 at 3:28 PM
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