Hey im new to this site but not to the nissan world. I got a 98 maxima with a vq35 swap, it was running/starting perfectly fine till yesterday a i decided to clean the engine with some autozone engine degreaser, followed all the instructions... Coverd air filter, and sprayed it down with the cleaner, let it sit for a few minutes and hosed it down (not pressure wash) and now all it does is turn over... Will start if a hit the accelorator but wont stay on, and if does stay on as soon as i put it in gear it shuts off... Your help is greatly appreciated

 

Maybe something got wet. Let it dry for a few hours.

 

Its been sitting for over 24hrs now so thats why i came here to this forum looking for help...

Thanks fir the fast response btw

 

Try disconnection the wire harness connector and seeing if there is water in any of them. Blow them out with compressed air.

 

Any other ideas?

 

Check the ECU for error codes. If it starts and dies out, the check engine light may be on.

 

The CEL is always on lol...

 

You guys think it could be the alternator since it wont idle... Maybe its not giving 'juice' to the coils to idle and only runs when i accelorate it

 

Water is in an electrical connector. Check your MAF, TPS, IACV, CKPS, and CPS harnesses for water and clear it out. Also check spark plug tubes. All these parts are essential for car to be running.

 

I got her running today guys!!! Ended up being my alternator and humidity hahaha lets just say water and electricity really dont mix lol thanks again....

I think i should write to the engine degreaser company and tell them to pur "COVER THE ALTERNATOR!!" lol

 

Well degreasing for me always occur with the car running which shsould avoid that problem.