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2002 Nissan Sentra Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Coolant, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on April 8, 2007

2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8 GXE 125K Morning Starting problem.

Car would not start in the morning.
It has happend Twice. Car would turn but would not start. I open the plugs i saw some fuel on the top of the pistions. Plugs were wet with fuel. I sprayed some starting fuild and cank it for good 2 minutes than the car would start. Once the car is started it would run fine without a problem. ( and startes on first crank).
No code in the Car computer? Please help
Thanks
Avatar Asked by bilo5

Answer

Replied on April 8, 2007

Check the coolant temperature sensor and cold start injector time switch and cold start injector.

Cold start injector injects fuel for a short period of time-before the CTS takes over to demand fuel from the computer.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 8, 2007

What is a good method to ckeck these items?
Thanks for your help.

Tiny Response from bilo5
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Replied on April 8, 2007



Check the CTS connection make sure its tight

Check the CTS resistances warm and cold-should have a high resistance when cold and decreases when hot. CTS should be close by the thermostat housing-not really familiar with this model.

The computer uses the CTS signal to determine how long to open the injectors for fuel demand during open loop mode -meaning when the engine is cold before the oxygen sensor takes over

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 10, 2007

Ckecked the CTS its fine. where would i find cold start injector time switch? what would be the next thing to check.
Thanks

Tiny Response from bilo5
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Replied on May 7, 2007

Change the CTS but still have to crank a lot in the morning, ones warm up no problem? What next in line to check.
thanks

Tiny Response from bilo5
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Replied on May 7, 2007



Check the throttle position and airflow meter sensors connectors and bench test the AFM.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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