2003 Nissan Altima

Tiny
KRI12345
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  • 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
My car jerks especially in the first time I am driving the car for first time in that day. Have very poor pick up. My "service engine soo" light is on now. I had my car dignosted for that very light. Mechanics told me my mass air flow sensor is bad. What do u think is the problem with my car.
Friday, November 14th, 2008 AT 1:27 PM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
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What is/are the code(s)?
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Saturday, November 15th, 2008 AT 12:56 AM
Tiny
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My car jerks and the "check engine soon" light is on now. Somebody told me my mass air flow sensor is messed up. What do u think
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Saturday, November 15th, 2008 AT 7:01 PM
Tiny
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Do you have the codes? If you don't, can you please get them for us? I am sure that your mechanic had scanned the vehicle and had told you what he found, but I prefer to have the codes, rather than have someone tells me the Mass Air Flow sensor is bad (for example).

There have been times that check engine light codes have been misdiagnosed, for example P0171 misdiagnosed as O2 sensor failure, when it is not.

If you don't fell comfortable going back to the mechanic (he would probably charge you for another diagnostic), go to Autozone or Checker O'Reilly and have them scanned the car. They will do it for free and give us the codes from the computer.
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Saturday, November 15th, 2008 AT 10:40 PM

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