What's wrong when a 2004 Nissan Altima cuts off?

Question

I have a 2004 Nissan Altima that will jerk back and forth before cutting off altogehter. The brake light comes on and sometimes it takes about four or five tries to turn the car back on.

Answer 1

Go to MSN autos and check for any recalls for your vehicle year and model.

Answer 2

You might start by pulling the codes from the computer, and see if there are any there that you could use to correct the problem. Sometimes you get problems that don't show up on the computer. A bad Ignition control module would do that. Could be a sticking EGR valve. A bad coil or losing fuel supply would do this. It is hard to tell without you bringing the car in for a check up, and maybe a tune up. If you want to drive to North Carolina I would be happy to take a look at it, and see what the problem is. I'm not trying to be funny, but do take it to a mechanic ASAP before you are walking. Good Luck!

Answer 3

2004 Nissan 350Z Recalls

2004 NISSAN 350Z Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E049000
Auto Recall Date: 20060524
Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 27176
2004 NISSAN 350Z Defect Summary:
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Defect Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Notes: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.,

2004 NISSAN 350Z Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V555000
Auto Recall Date: 20051213
Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 192659
2004 NISSAN 350Z Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Notes: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC., R0505 & R0508

http://www.automallusa.net/2004/nissan/350z/recalls.html

Answer 4

if the brake light comes on the problem may be tied in with the alternator circuit. nissan incorporated the brake light to come on when the alternator went bad. there is probably more than one problem.
have you checked for trouble codes??

Answer 5

1st of all when u start the car, turn everything off, no radio no ac and no fan nothing. then let go of the brakes, see if that works. If that doesn't then replace your alternator and your starter. Also check if there's any oil leaking in your spark plugs, that could be another solution. (do check the oil pressure, if its a dark color then change it)

Answer 6

Return to the dealer some time the crankshaft posistion sensor causes the failure you describe. Most of the time it is still covered by powertrain warranty or your extended warranty.

Answer 7

go back to a nissan service dealer near you

Answer 8

take it in for service mine did the same thing and i found out that there was a recall part and they fixed it for free...good luck!

Answer 9

those cars and toyotas and hondas are cutting me off all the time,piss me off.