OK got a 94 Nissan Altima that about a week ago up and died and wouldnt run at all. Unfortunately this happened while we going up a bridge in the rain.
This happened 2 years ago, so I knew what needed to be done, replaced distributer, cap, rotor button, plugs, and new wires. Car started up fine, and idles decent, however I took it around the block and then noticed it died on me, thinking the ignition wire may have come unplugged, I checked everything, and all was fine.
Started the car back up and when I went to give it gas, it died again. Put it in neutral would not start. When I turned the key off and back on the car would start. As long as I dont try to give it gas, otherwords not over 15 mph its ok. I realized the car would die everytime I would give it gas. Got back home, and could smell gas---
First things first. Is the engine light on, did you have the computer scanned for any codes or not? Just because the light is not on does not mean there is a stored code. I would start there. Autozone does it for free or if you have a Haynes manual it demostrates how thi is done.
Engine light is not on, and autozone cannot do the scan cause they told me they have nothing to hook up to under the dash, I guess because the ports were not applied until 96 from what I was told.
then you need to read this - every altima owner should know this like 2nd nature.
next to the gas pedal is a small kick panel. remove this kick panel and behind it you will see the ecu. theres a small screw there that you will need a small screwdriver turn. with the ignition on but the car NOT running, turn the screw all the way clockwise. be gentle though and dont force it. once you turn it all the way, wait a second and turn it back the other way - all the way. the little red led will start to flash. count the short flashes and long flashes. the long flash will be your first number in your code. the short flash will be the 2nd number in your code. be sure to write these down. there will be a pause between codes and once they have all been displayed, the codes will start over. once this happens, and you have all of your codes written down, then turn the screw once again completely clockwise and then turn it back. the led should glow constantly. turn the ignition off and replace the kick panel. the codes are now reset.
heres the list of codes you may come across.
11 Crank Angle Sensor
12 Mass Air Flow Sensor
13 ECT Sensor
14 Vehicle Speed Sensor
16 TCS Signal
21 Ignition Signal Circuit
25 Idle Air Control Valve
22 Fuel Pump Control
31 ECM
32 EGR Function
33 Heated Oxygen Sensor
34 Knock Sensor
35 EGR Temperature Sensor (RH)
41 Intake Air Temperature Sensor
42 Fuel Pump Sensor
43 Throttle Position Sensor
45 Injector Leak
46 Secondary Throttle Sensor
51 Injector Analysis
53 Exhaust Gas Sensor (LH)
54 Signal Circuit From A/T Control Unit To ECM
55 System OK (1990-1995 Q45 only)
65-71 Single Cylinder Or Multiple Cylinder Misfire
its just a little piece of plastic connected with a plastic fastener behind the center console - the one where your stereo is mounted... you cant miss it, its directly right of your gas pedal.
94 Nissan Altima GXE Dies when giving gas!
Linear Mode
