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11-20-2012, 07:06 PM

admkl13

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Engine shutting off while driving

I have a 2003 nissan maxima with injen cold air intake and twice now the engine shutts off and then kicks back in with in 2 to 3 seconds. I have done nothing so far since it just happened tonight on both times, can anybody help please? The car has about 204K and lately I have been noticing a rough idle when stop

11-20-2012, 08:41 PM

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SES light on?

If so take it to Advance auto to have them pull the codes. Then post it here.

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11-20-2012, 09:19 PM

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Check the alternator fuse on the battery terminal...

11-20-2012, 09:36 PM

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Check for codes even if the SES light isn't on, you may have a pending code. Wouldn't surprise me if it is cam sensor or IVT solenoid related.

11-21-2012, 03:33 AM

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I had a po420 before but I'll go see if there are any new codes and I should add about a month ago I couldn't start the car, no lights would come on at all and I went under te hood cleaned up the battery terminals and it started fine.

11-21-2012, 04:35 AM

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Check for codes even if the SES light isn't on, you may have a pending code. Wouldn't surprise me if it is cam sensor or IVT solenoid related.

I was leaning towards cam sensor myself.

11-23-2012, 07:44 AM

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Aftermarket intake.
Engine cutting in and out.
Rough idling.

MAF in its death throes?

11-23-2012, 07:10 PM

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It can be your throttle body.... and/or idle control valve

11-23-2012, 07:47 PM

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It can be your throttle body.... and/or idle control valve

Oh, sure, it is. I bet I can make up some more parts that this car doesn't have (that are unrelated to the symptom), so I can up my post count.

Your attempt is bad and you should feel bad.

11-24-2012, 06:30 PM

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Check for codes even if the SES light isn't on, you may have a pending code. Wouldn't surprise me if it is cam sensor or IVT solenoid related.

^^^ That is what the issue was with my 03 Max.

12-02-2012, 09:34 AM

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Mine was the alternator.....changed it a few months ago. Check the electronics on the inside of the car and see if you get a drop in power

12-03-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Child_uv_KoRn

Oh, sure, it is. I bet I can make up some more parts that this car doesn't have (that are unrelated to the symptom), so I can up my post count.

Your attempt is bad and you should feel bad.

^^Why don't they get it??? ie parts the car doesn't have!