1997 Nissan Altima Stalling

Tiny
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  • 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,000 MILES
Engine starts and runs normal when cold. Drive 8 miles to work. An hour later while running errands car starts ok but then stalls out at slow speeds or quits completely when stopped at an intersection. Someone suggested a "fuel regulator sensor"? My mechanic replaced the distrubutor which he showed me as bad. That did not fix my problem.
Saturday, January 9th, 2010 AT 8:47 AM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light come on? Has fuel pressure been tested? Vacuum leaks? EGR valve?

Honestly, it sounds like a mass air flow sensor, but I can't be sure without a check engine light.

Let me know about the questions I asked and we'll go from there.

Joe
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 10:17 PM
Tiny
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Check Engine light does not come on. Not sure if other tests wewe run. Going back to the shop today.
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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 5:34 AM
Tiny
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Ask what was done and let me know.
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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 4:51 PM

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