While riding or idling car just shuts off? WTF
07-12-2007, 04:33 PM
#1
While riding or idling car just shuts off? WTF
My car has had this issue since i got it a few months back. I'll be riding or idling and the car will just cut off?? What the heck is that all about? After a few cranks she'll start back up, but before long it will cut off again? Additionally, i have no damn codes to at least give me an idea of what might be wrong. What do u guys think could be the problem? PLEEEEEEASE help me figure this one out before i lose it. Thanks
07-12-2007, 04:58 PM
#2
my max did that occasionally when i first got it. it doesn't sound like it did it as much as yours as it only did it once a month or so. sometimes it would act up more than others. i changed my fuel filter and it hasn't happened in over a year.
07-12-2007, 05:21 PM
#4
mine did this too, it would be idling fine and just turn off. I never figured it out, but when i went to fix a crank seal leak i saw that the CPS was caked in dirt...not sure if that could be related in anyway but its worth a shizotttttt. word.
07-12-2007, 06:25 PM
#7
I retract what I said. Not only am I unsure if it was the cps since it was mounted on the oil pan under the crank pulley, but it didn't even fix the stalling. My car did it again. And when it does it is it really hard to get it to start again for anyone else?
I think it might be my piece of **** ebay fpr not holding pressure or something.
Ill sit there and crank and crank and crank and when it starts it idles really rough until revved a couple times.
I think it might be my piece of **** ebay fpr not holding pressure or something.
Ill sit there and crank and crank and crank and when it starts it idles really rough until revved a couple times.
07-12-2007, 06:53 PM
#8
Originally Posted by chillin014
I retract what I said. Not only am I unsure if it was the cps since it was mounted on the oil pan under the crank pulley, but it didn't even fix the stalling. My car did it again. And when it does it is it really hard to get it to start again for anyone else?
I think it might be my piece of **** ebay fpr not holding pressure or something.
Ill sit there and crank and crank and crank and when it starts it idles really rough until revved a couple times.
I think it might be my piece of **** ebay fpr not holding pressure or something.
Ill sit there and crank and crank and crank and when it starts it idles really rough until revved a couple times.
That's precisely what my car is doing!! Well at least i know i'm not the only one with this problem. When it shuts off, it take about 5 to 6 cranks on average to get it to start back, and that's with the help of a lil gas while cranking. I notices that it happens after about 20 minutes or so of driving. I'm gonna change the fuel filter and see how that affects anything. Also, does this happen frequently with autos as well or does it maybe affect manuals more often? BTW, i have a manual.
07-12-2007, 07:30 PM
#9
My car is manual as well, I don't think that's the problem. I'm thinking in my case its something fuel related. Mine is a lot harder to start than what your describing, sometimes I give up and come back to it later because its just cranking and cranking. I do press the gas pedal as well sometimes.. And like when it finally decides to start the rpms are really low and bouncing like its gonna stall unless I rev it. I wonder if its an injector thing.
Ill replace the fuel filter reguardless because its just time...but I don't think that's going to solve my problem.
There's no real pattern with mine that I can think of except that it usually happens at night when the car has been sitting for awhile. Like I will go to a meet and be trying to leave and the car will start, stall and I have to sit there and crank it on and off for like 10 minutes.
My fpr reads down near 40 sometimes when the car is off but stays at 51 when running.
Ill replace the fuel filter reguardless because its just time...but I don't think that's going to solve my problem.
There's no real pattern with mine that I can think of except that it usually happens at night when the car has been sitting for awhile. Like I will go to a meet and be trying to leave and the car will start, stall and I have to sit there and crank it on and off for like 10 minutes.
My fpr reads down near 40 sometimes when the car is off but stays at 51 when running.
07-12-2007, 07:46 PM
#11
im gonna check the fsm and report back in a minute. word.
okay by cps do yall mean CRANK or CAM position sensor?
the one i cleaned was the crank sensor...not that it made a difference or anything.
and yes, after reading the FSM thats all i came back with. lol
okay by cps do yall mean CRANK or CAM position sensor?
the one i cleaned was the crank sensor...not that it made a difference or anything.
and yes, after reading the FSM thats all i came back with. lol
07-13-2007, 12:45 AM
#12
wow, my car is doing the same thing...it starts up, but the moment i go up to 2500 rpm it starts to stutter, I cant even go past 40km/hr. And if i turn the car off it takes a while to start up again...anyone with similar problems?
07-13-2007, 01:16 AM
#13
Originally Posted by big h
wow, my car is doing the same thing...it starts up, but the moment i go up to 2500 rpm it starts to stutter, I cant even go past 40km/hr. And if i turn the car off it takes a while to start up again...anyone with similar problems?
07-13-2007, 06:42 AM
#15
Originally Posted by heynow
check the camshaft position sensor
the crankshaft would cause starting issues not stalling issues
the crankshaft would cause starting issues not stalling issues
07-13-2007, 11:41 AM
#16
Check Your Knock Sensor and water temperature sensor. either of those can cause the car to stall irratically. and the computer cant read if its malfunctioning. because the sensors will give out a signal still. it will just be the wrong signals
07-13-2007, 12:22 PM
#17
see..this is what irritates me. its almost as if, ALL sensors could stall your car if they are giving the wrong signals. i dont see why it would take SOOO much cranking though...and finally start
07-13-2007, 02:34 PM
#22
See I don't have a problem with replacing a few sensors for that price...I mean..its an old car, ill feel better once its done. So I guess ill call them in at nissan and see if they do anything lol.
Originally Posted by lilaclucymaxima
Nah, I think I payed $27 for it a few years ago when I first bought my car.
07-13-2007, 03:43 PM
#23
i took my max to 2 dealers and about five shops and no one can find the problem with my car my car runs fine but when you shift in drive it turns off but when it finally stays on it runs good for about 3 days and dies for 2 days is your problem roughly the same
07-13-2007, 04:13 PM
#24
Originally Posted by papo99
i took my max to 2 dealers and about five shops and no one can find the problem with my car my car runs fine but when you shift in drive it turns off but when it finally stays on it runs good for about 3 days and dies for 2 days is your problem roughly the same
1. MOST of the time, the car starts and drives completely fine.
2. it will usually stall after the first start up when the car has been sitting and cooled off completely, within the first couple minutes of start up and idling, it stalls.
3. it is extremely hard to get started once it stalls...takes multiple cranking sessions.
4. once it starts (it always does eventually), it stumbles for a second until revved or i guess warmed up a little.
it doesnt USUALLY stall again once its started, although it has on an occasion or two.
my starter is practically brand new, my battery is practically brand new.
07-13-2007, 04:59 PM
#25
Alright I've got news. My car is doing it very bad now. I got a video of it just in case. I cleaned off the cps for ****s and giggles and the car started up, ran fine, and then died again as I was in reverse. Now it won't start again. I'm thinking it may be the cps...
07-13-2007, 11:56 PM
#26
I had these same issues and it was my water temp sensor, CPS can cause these same issues as well. Go to autozone and have them run your ECU for codes. Its free and let them know even though it is a 1995 it does have an OBDII connector, on the passengers side.<= In reference only if you didnt already know that.
07-14-2007, 12:23 AM
#27
I couldnt even get my car started again. So i gave up... I'm going to hit up the dealership tomorrow for both of those sensors and possibly a fuel filter.
wait, do both those sensors throw codes?
wait, do both those sensors throw codes?
07-14-2007, 10:29 AM
#28
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While riding or idling car just shuts off ?
Similar issues too - Thanks to all the posts related to you question. I will replace the fuel filter and see what happens. My codes are clear. Meaning it is not emmission system related. If anyone needs instructions on pulling codes on 1995 pre-OBD II maxima - Holla !. Peace . K'bateq
07-14-2007, 10:33 AM
#29
alright i called the dealership. The CPS was 80 bucks! i said i'll pass and try to find one at a junkyard or somewhere else brand new thats cheaper.
i ordered the coolant temp sensor which is only 20 bucks, and am going to pick up the fuel filter which is in stock. im gonna have to pull codes the manual way because i dont want to drive hte maxima anywhere the way its acting.
i ordered the coolant temp sensor which is only 20 bucks, and am going to pick up the fuel filter which is in stock. im gonna have to pull codes the manual way because i dont want to drive hte maxima anywhere the way its acting.
07-14-2007, 01:02 PM
#30
here's a video of how my car idles when its having the problem. it doesnt actually idle, i have to rev it, but if i give it a steady amount of gas it jumps all over the place. anyway. i bought a fuel filter and while i highly doubt its the reason for this; i'm replacing it today.
07-14-2007, 01:34 PM
#31
Originally Posted by chillin014
well you werent real specific in explaining your situation. The distinct characteristic about my car's problem are..(And sorry to the OP if im hijacking)
1. MOST of the time, the car starts and drives completely fine.
2. it will usually stall after the first start up when the car has been sitting and cooled off completely, within the first couple minutes of start up and idling, it stalls.
3. it is extremely hard to get started once it stalls...takes multiple cranking sessions.
4. once it starts (it always does eventually), it stumbles for a second until revved or i guess warmed up a little.
it doesnt USUALLY stall again once its started, although it has on an occasion or two.
my starter is practically brand new, my battery is practically brand new.
1. MOST of the time, the car starts and drives completely fine.
2. it will usually stall after the first start up when the car has been sitting and cooled off completely, within the first couple minutes of start up and idling, it stalls.
3. it is extremely hard to get started once it stalls...takes multiple cranking sessions.
4. once it starts (it always does eventually), it stumbles for a second until revved or i guess warmed up a little.
it doesnt USUALLY stall again once its started, although it has on an occasion or two.
my starter is practically brand new, my battery is practically brand new.
07-14-2007, 01:56 PM
#32
Originally Posted by $EXY BLAXIMA
No problem, were in the same boat, your just doing the paddling right now, LoL. Question...... my engine bay be HOT!!! as **** could that be related to an ECTS problem?? Additionally, sometimes when i'm driving the car will just start bucking as if i'm at the rodeo then cuts off.....i though it was a ignition coil problem like i had on my 99' max but i wasn't sure......could this be related to this issues i'm having with the car stalling or if this a whole nother problem in itself?
i dont think mine is a coil problem...i had a coil problem before and it wasnt anything like this. plus ive got the 3.5 motor in the car so the coils are from 02 and only have like 80k on them.
anyway, in teh process of replacing the fuel filter right now. the car seems to be starting okay today although it gave me some trouble earlier...i hate inconsistent* problems.
also- i keep forgetting to check my codes, im about to go do that.
07-14-2007, 06:24 PM
#33
Originally Posted by koibateq
Similar issues too - Thanks to all the posts related to you question. I will replace the fuel filter and see what happens. My codes are clear. Meaning it is not emmission system related. If anyone needs instructions on pulling codes on 1995 pre-OBD II maxima - Holla !. Peace . K'bateq
07-22-2007, 01:27 AM
#34
okay guys. I replaced the engine coolant temp sensor after i replaced my coolant hose (it cracked) and refilled the coolant. I started the car up and it did not stall upon warm up...drove it around...let it cool off for about 4 hours it started fine. I took it out tonight to some meets, turned it off for about 3 hours and it started fine again.
I THINK my problem may be solved. Thank god for the org because i would have NEVER guessed it would be the ECTS...it doesnt even suggest that in the Chiltons manual.
The sensor was like 38 bucks from the dealership (w/o the discount they give me)...but still well worth it either way. Check it out guys, its worth a shot. I'll let you know if my problem comes up again.
I THINK my problem may be solved. Thank god for the org because i would have NEVER guessed it would be the ECTS...it doesnt even suggest that in the Chiltons manual.
The sensor was like 38 bucks from the dealership (w/o the discount they give me)...but still well worth it either way. Check it out guys, its worth a shot. I'll let you know if my problem comes up again.
07-22-2007, 11:37 PM
#35
I just bought a 97 gle from a friend about a month ago. The same exact problem would occur in episodes ranging from severe, to not so bad. But eventually after a maximum of four tries the engine would start back up. I switched gas stations, filled up with exxon premium, and the problem went away. I realized that the cheap Citgo station next to me could be blamed for the problem. The episodes seemed to coincide the times that I filled gas over there. There IS such a thing as bad gas.
03-23-2008, 12:47 PM
#36
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97 Maxima SE Engine Cuts Off While Driving!
Please help!!!
I have a '97 Nissan Maxima that just started this very dangerous game of the engine cutting off while driving. There have been no perfomance issues to speak of, but yesterday while making a left turn the engine just cut off.
When the engine cut off there was a flicker of the dome light, the radio went dead, and wham, the engine shut off (it was instantaneous). I didn't have any power steering or brakes and I had to coast the car to the side of the road. I noticed that while coasting all of the dash lights came on and stayed on. It definitely seems like somthing electrical just shut the car off and then on! I immediately shifted back into park and restarted the car without any issues. I just don't know when this is going to happen again and that's what makes this scary.
Has anyone experienced anything like this?
Does anyone have any solutions? Are there any recalls or TSBs regarding this?
Please help as this is my wife's car and the primary vehicle that my child drives in!
I have a '97 Nissan Maxima that just started this very dangerous game of the engine cutting off while driving. There have been no perfomance issues to speak of, but yesterday while making a left turn the engine just cut off.
When the engine cut off there was a flicker of the dome light, the radio went dead, and wham, the engine shut off (it was instantaneous). I didn't have any power steering or brakes and I had to coast the car to the side of the road. I noticed that while coasting all of the dash lights came on and stayed on. It definitely seems like somthing electrical just shut the car off and then on! I immediately shifted back into park and restarted the car without any issues. I just don't know when this is going to happen again and that's what makes this scary.
Has anyone experienced anything like this?
Does anyone have any solutions? Are there any recalls or TSBs regarding this?
Please help as this is my wife's car and the primary vehicle that my child drives in!
05-11-2010, 06:15 AM
#38
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Similar issues too - Thanks to all the posts related to you question. I will replace the fuel filter and see what happens. My codes are clear. Meaning it is not emmission system related. If anyone needs instructions on pulling codes on 1995 pre-OBD II maxima - Holla !. Peace . K'bateq
05-28-2010, 09:38 AM
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hi chillin014 you was right on the ects...i was having the same problem so i came to the site and read your statement so i quickly went and bought the sensor and my car is fix...so thank you for the imput...