2003 Nissan Maxima

KBF160

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2003 NISSAN MAXIMA
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
95,000 MILES

A couple of weeks ago I went to a Nissan dealer for an oil change. I ran a diagnostic and found out that the car needs a new downpipe, vent control valve, and it has an oil cooler seal leak. Recently the car has had trouble turning on. Sometimes it will turn on fine and run fine. Other times it will have trouble turning on. Today after it finally turned on it would turn off while driving. Could any of these be the reason the car is acting this way? If not what could the problem be?

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 7:14 PM

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KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
41,814 POSTS

Hi kbf160,

If the engine is stalling when slowing down or at a stop, the most common fault would be the idling speed is too low.

Possible causes are :

1. Idling speed too low. The IAC, throttle body and MAF could be dirty and requires some cleaning.

2. Vacuum leakages between the air filter and throttle body. Check the air hose for cracks.

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Sunday, October 31st, 2010 AT 1:03 PM