sputtering... smoking... dying.... help!!

scboz · Jun 8th, 2005, 10:14 PM

Help! 96 altima idles fine, but sputters, dies, and blows white smoke out of the intake when you give it gas. any ideas would be appreciated. wife needs her ride back!

mzanubis · Jun 8th, 2005, 10:29 PM

running to lean maybe?

mrnoname · Jun 9th, 2005, 12:01 AM

try the idle adjust screw.....

just a thought

erik2282 · Jun 9th, 2005, 02:37 PM

blows white smoke out the intake or exhaust?

erik2282 · Jun 9th, 2005, 03:03 PM

MIL on? any codes?

possible problems:
-spark plugs fouled
-probelm with fuel injection, maybe fuel filter clogged, or pressure regulator is shot
-ignition timing incorrect
-intake manifold air leak
-egr system problem

I would try changing the fuel filter first, then check the spark plugs, spark plug gaps, wires and distributor and timing and all that. could also have a vacuum leak in EFI system, intake manifold, or vacuum hoses

scboz · Jun 10th, 2005, 06:38 PM

i try to work on it today. it will starte then put it in gear and it would move but when i give it some gas. she dies. iam going to try to replace the fuel filter and see if that it

scboz · Jun 10th, 2005, 06:41 PM

by the way it 97 nissan my mistake