1996 Nissan Sentra Wont Idle or Start and Skipping bad

JONRASTA61

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1996 NISSAN SENTRA
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

Ok, So I had a problem with too much oil so I empty the oil out and put the right amount. Tried it still Wont Idle or Start and Skipping bad. Then I tried changing the oil filter and the spark plugs and still the same thing. So lastly I tried changing the spark wires and adding fuel injection. Tried it again! And still Wont Idle or Start and Skipping bad. Someone told me to change the fuel filter but I changed that last month. Any ideas?

Saturday, May 9th, 2009 AT 6:10 PM

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ZACKMAN

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So which is it?
1. Won't idle (meaning the engine will start but dies immediately),
2. Won't start (the engine cranks but will not catch), or
3. Skipping bad (engine runs but misfiring)

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Monday, May 11th, 2009 AT 2:06 AM

JONRASTA61

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Tryied it yesturday and it started idleing but it is still skiping when excelerated. Thinking about changeing the catalytic converter.

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Monday, May 11th, 2009 AT 6:03 AM

ZACKMAN

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I don't recommend replacing any parts without proper diagnostic. Especially expensive ones.

Do this first. Even if there is no check engine light present, have the computer scanned. Older Nissan ECMs don't necessarily turn on the check engine light, but keeps a code in memory. If I am to guess, with too much oil, your timing chain may have jumped a tooth or two.

Let us know if there is any code.

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Monday, May 11th, 2009 AT 10:13 PM