2001 Nissan Altima - Idling Issue

Tiny
GENE1972
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  • 2001 NISSAN 180SX
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
I have a 2001 Nissan Altima that sputters when it idles to the point that it sometimes stalls out. We just had it tuned up and no change. About 6 months ago we had the fuel system cleaned out and that worked for a little while but then went right back to the sputtering. Any ideas?
Saturday, March 19th, 2011 AT 7:51 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Use a can of spray tbi cleaner, spray around vacuum lines and intake manifold if the idle changes you found a leak repair all you find. If you don't find any, check the idle air control valve, on the throttle body. Is the check engine light on?
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 AT 10:52 PM
Tiny
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Yes, the check engine light just came on in the last couple of days.I really appreciate the advice. Thank you.
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Sunday, March 20th, 2011 AT 12:45 AM
Tiny
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Autozone will read. The codes free, post all codes here for in depth help.
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Sunday, March 20th, 2011 AT 1:15 AM

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