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Tiny
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  • 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA
Engine Performance problem
1995 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 75,000 miles

The problem I've been having is that while driving, my car suddenly shuts off, and I don't believe it is the battery as it was recently replaced and the engine also goes off. If I take the keys out of the ignition and restart the car, it usually starts again, but there is no warning sign of when it is going to die again. I think I have had this problem before and it may have been related to the alternator? Not sure. But any help would be greatly appreciated as I am now afraid to drive my car anywhere! Thanks anyone! :]
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check your fuel pressure could be the fuel pump failing and get back with the pressure readings-
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Tiny
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1995 Nissan Maxima Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual 174000 miles

basically when I turn my car on it runs fine. Ususally. Then after i'm in the car anywhere from 10 mins to an hour. It will stall out. The only warning sign I get is the car will hesitate. And it's very jerky. Then the rpm's just drop. And the car has stalled. It only does it sometimes, but when it does you have to play with it to get it to sart back up. Usaually it won't start right back up. I have to let it sit for a while. Also after I get the car back to running most of the time I will come to a stop sign or a red light. And just sitting there will make the car stall again. Also after I get it to start I have to speed off. Because if I let it drop back to a certain rpm level it will stall when I try to put it in drive.
I know my baby has a lot of milage but I can't let her go yet! Could you please help me with what the problem is. Thanks!
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Tiny
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:roll: :lol:
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 1993 Nissan Maxima with 260,000 miles. Yes I have gotten my monies worth. The current problem I have is in the mornings when I start the car up, it starts fine. It may be a little high on its rpm. When I put the car into drive or reverse it dies instantly. Why? Thanks Craig
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the Throttle position/Mass airflow sensor/ and idle air control or speed valve.
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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  • 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
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  • 126,000 MILES
Hello,

My maxima shuts off engine randomly at the traffic lights or during slow down in heavy traffic.

I changed the fuel filter and increased idle speed.

The computer at the dealer shows that NOC sensor is red and they can't bypass that warning to see anything beyond it.

NOC sensor is costing $450 to repair.

Is that the culprit for my car stalling? Or are there anythings further I should look for?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
-murthy
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The NOC sensor adjust ignition timing to its most efficient level. It could cause this type of problem. I looked up the cost and labor. Dealer cost should be around 170.00 for the part and 2.9 hours labor to replace it. I don't know what their labor rate is, but it doesn't sound like they are too far off.

Now for potential other problems. It could be a vacuum leak allowing it to die at low RPM's, fuel pressure, crank sensor, ignition timing.

Before doing anything, make sure the ignition timing and idle speed are set correctly. Incorrect settings can cause driveability problems and false trouble codes. The timing, with a manual trans, should be between 13 and 16 degrees BTDC @ 575 to 675 RPM's. That is idleing in neutral. Check that and let me know if it is correct. I realize you set the idle speed but don't know if you checked timing. IF that is good, we'll move on to checking the crank sensor, coil, and fuel pressure.

Let me know what you find, and thanks for using 2carpros. Com.

Joe
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:54 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Took my car into a local shop to get an oil change. Haven't gone here before but went due to being recommended by a friend. Car ran perfect before visit. After visit car would die when stopped when in drive, but won't die if stopped in neutral. Also, will not go past 2000 rpm and revs in really short bursts rapidly when taken 2000rpm+ not allowing for acceleration. Car can idle in park without dying, but dies every time its stopped in drive
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:54 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sounds as if a vacuum line has veed knocked off, that it back and get them to check this out.
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:54 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1992 Nissan Maxima V12 Front Wheel Drive Automatic

what would cause engine to stop running when driving over potholes or bumps
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:54 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Do below to find out what's missing fuel or spark and go from there. Could be the timing belt broke off/slipped a notch or 2 throwing the timing off-

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard i
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:54 PM (Merged)
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Engine has a small intake leak but other than that engine runs fine
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:54 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sounds like an electrical fault but guessing it here is almost impossible without seeing and touching it. Off the top of my head, make sure all the grounds around the battery and on the block are clean and tight. Check the connector at the distributor for good contact.
Beyond that, you may need a shop that specializes in intermittent electrical failures.

Roy
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Does it cut off only when gas pedal is released?
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It cuts off while the gas petal is pressed
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes, this is an electrical problem and the ignition switch is one of the main causes for such problem.

When engine cuts off, if the dash indicators remains off, the ignition switch would be the prime suspect.
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Tiny
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Youll need to check the fuel pressure with a gauge. What is the pressure when it quits?Fix it so you can see it while driving.
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Please help!

I have a '97 Nissan Maxima that just started this very dangerous game of the engine cutting off while driving. There have been no perfomance issues to speak of, but yesterday while making a left turn the engine just cut off.

When the engine cut off there was a flicker of the dome light, the radio went dead, and wham, the engine shut off (it was instantaneous). I didn't have any power steering or brakes and I had to coast the car to the side of the road. I noticed that while coasting all of the dash lights came on and stayed on. It definitely seems like somthing electrical just shut the car off and then on! I immediately shifted back into park and restarted the car without any issues. I just don't know when this is going to happen again and that's what makes this scary.

Has anyone experienced anything like this?

Does anyone have any solutions? Are there any recalls or TSBs regarding this?

Please help as this is my wife's car and the primary vehicle that my child drives in!
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Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 6:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the connections at the battery make sure they are not corroded and if they are fine then sit down make sure your sitting down when you call to get the price of the Mass Airflow Sensor yes it really is that expensive but it does cause the vehicle to simply die for no reason. The flicker of the dash lights and then them coming back on and staying on was just because of the key being in the same position as before turning to start. Try it they all light up the same way.
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