well, it happened twice on the way home just now. i was sitting at a red light and i had my a/c on. when the light turned green, i gently pushed on the gas and my engine shut off. i had to put my car in park and start it again. i figured, that my a/c could have been the cause. so, i turned my a/c off and kept driving. as soon as i pull into my aptartment complex, my engine shuts off again. and i have to start it again.
so what's the problem?! i have no clue!
i know it's not my battery, b/c that's what i thought it was. so i got a new battery. but, it's still happening. i think it might be my alternator. or maybe my engine is just old? my mileage is less than 112,000
2006-10-02 11:56:53 · 10 answers · asked by Pearlz 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
my model is an altima. 1998. to be exact. and no, there is no engine light on, otherwise i would've taken it to a lube & tube place to get it checked out.
i take good care of my car. i got my car when i was 17 and i still have it in good shape.
2006-10-02 12:10:13 · update #1
probably needs a tuneup, i.e. plugs, wires, etc.
2006-10-02 12:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by rexallen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Which Nissan is it there is a reprogram for Altimas to address a stalling issue? I think we are looking at a nissan with 112,000 miles on it model would help and four or six cyl engine on rear trunk badged 2.5 or 3.5. Sentra Altima Maxima???
2006-10-02 12:07:50 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like your alternator. Definately get it checked. I've had mine go out on the highway and lost the power steering and was stranded and had to call a tow-truck. Get it checked now and it will save you some headaches later.
2006-10-02 12:05:04 · answer #3 · answered by T_Jania 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the oxygen sensor they go bad,,,,by the gas tank
it causes a car to shut off all of a sudden and u have to come to a complete stop to start back up...u could be traveling 55 or 15 mph no matter
good luck
2006-10-02 14:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by AmY c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sorry you got ripped off..a bad transmission would never make the car shut off. does the car sputter or just stall? If its a relay or electric problem it could be hard to track down
2016-03-27 02:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It`s your carburator, just need cleaning,it`s plugged with dirt so your engine gets poor supply of gas. Your mechanic can fix that in an hour or less.
2006-10-02 12:17:13 · answer #6 · answered by mrLarry 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be a few things.. Alternator i doubt .... Check engine light on? and what model car is it?
2006-10-02 12:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by hot101fm.net 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe a wiring harness problem. send it to the shop, have them check it out for you. also, could be alternator. lots of possible problems, or a combination of several.
2006-10-02 12:10:36 · answer #8 · answered by rhay ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sounds to melike you have a loose wire or short in your electrical system
2006-10-02 12:07:13 · answer #9 · answered by houdini 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's weird...i never heard a situation like THAT before...
2006-10-02 12:04:37 · answer #10 · answered by no 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋