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Engine no start after warm, always tough to start?

Tiny
BRENT BRANDON RIOS
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  • 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 189,000 MILES
Mostly the engine has difficulty starting. The engine won't stay running more than a minute or two. Then after warm engine the engine repeatedly shuts off. Very low power if I put truck in gear.
Monday, May 22nd, 2023 AT 6:12 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The first thing we should do is check for a vacuum leak.

This guide use when the engine is cold only:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Also, we should run the codes because you may have a bad MAF sensor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Monday, May 22nd, 2023 AT 3:06 PM

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