1998 altima quits while driving.

sharon · Dec 23rd, 2006, 10:41 AM

I have 1998 altima gxe (55k mileage). My car quits while driving slowly.
It happened couple of times. But I am able start the car again and drive.
The drive on highway is smooth. Any idea?

SHIFTVAX · Dec 23rd, 2006, 01:12 PM

You most likely need just a tune up, new spark plugs & wires.

**Asleep** · Dec 23rd, 2006, 02:16 PM

a bad tune-up wont make it just die. im thinking more along the lines of an intermittent fuel problem, like a bad filter or pump. when was the last time you changed out the fuel filter?

sharon · Dec 23rd, 2006, 03:59 PM

Thanks. I bought the car six months back and tunedup. I have changed the spark plug , wires and fule filter six months back.

SHIFTVAX · Dec 23rd, 2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsleepAltima

a bad tune-up wont make it just die. im thinking more along the lines of an intermittent fuel problem, like a bad filter or pump. when was the last time you changed out the fuel filter?

I have had the experience of bad plugs and wires causing a car to shut off at stop signs and while driving at low speeds then fine when the RPMs go up!

SHIFTVAX · Dec 23rd, 2006, 06:34 PM

But, if those have been changed as recently as six months ago, it might be either the air intake system or the fuel line.