1998 Altima - Intermitent starting.

General discussion area for the L30-chassis Altima
dtbouck
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue May 05, 2015 2:00 pm
Car: 1998 Altima GLE

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I was driving down the road ~25 mph when my car died. Tried to restart it and it took 4-5 tries but it did start. As soon as I gave it any gas it died. Towed it home and started playing. It has started and revved fine a few times but usually doesn’t start. Sometimes it starts and idles fine. I have checked the fuel pressure – 60 psi.


Timothy S
Posts: 109
Joined: Sun Sep 28, 2014 2:29 pm
Car: 1998 Nissan Altima GXE, Auto RE4FO4A, KA24DE Engine
Location: Dallas, Texas

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Do you smell gasoline in the exhaust(rich mixture) or does the engine start easier with the mass airflow sensor, near the air filter, unplugged (vacuum leak causing lean mixture)?
Your fuel pressure should be between 32 to 46 psi at idle.
Any pattern with starting (ie only when cold)?


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