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2001 Altima GXE - sudden engine shutdown
I see some knowledgeable folks around here, so I am looking for assistance.
2001 Altima GXE: the engine occasionally shuts down - while driving. No warnings, no lights coming on, until after the engine is stopped, when the whole dashbord is lit up (as expected).
It shut down on the highway a couple of times. Not an experience I want to repeat.
Sometimes I can feel the engine is about the die, a relay click can be heard in the dashboard, the "Check Engine" light flashes, then everything is fine (engine running, light off).
On two occasions I had dificulty starting after the unexpected shutdown. It would crank, but the engine won't start. After a few trials, and some wait, I manged to start.
I took it to a "mechanic", he had no clue; he drove it to a Nissan dealer. They said the ignition key had to be reprogrammed (which they did); it doesn't make any sense to me: if the key is not programmed properly, the car will never start.
Anyone experienced anything like this? Any ideas?
Thank you!
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