answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

I have similar problems. It could be the crankshaft position sensor or the distributor. Remove the distributor cap and check to see if oil is inside. If so clean it out, wipe off the rotor button. If your pcv Valve of clogged.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: When you start your 03 Nissan altima it sometimes stalls rpms go down and car shuts down not all the time every now and then what can cause this problem?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why would a 2002 Nissan Altima engine stall immediately after starting?

I am having the same problem with a 1998 Nissan Altima. The engine runs fine at idle. When you press the gas the car stalls out. I'm down to replacing the gas pump in hopes of fixing this problem.


1997 Nissan altima stalls after 15 minutes?

Your intake manifold gasket needs to be replaced.


If 2002 Nissan Altima stalls when put into gear what is wrong?

it sounds like the neutral switch


Why does a Nissan Altima 2005 suddenly stalls then turns back on?

Have the Ecm re-programmed for free at dealership


Whats the problem of my car starts and idles but stalls when you put it in drive or reverse yes its an automatic the car is a 87 Nissan sentra?

Probably an alternator.


1995 Nissan altima gxe while on drive when you give it gas it stalls and it turns off over and over again?

check the egr solenoid and valve, also check plugs wires distributor cap and rotor button


1997 altima stalls out when slowing down for a stop?

Check for a hole in the air intake hose after the air filter and leading to the motor. Sometimes small cracks will develop in the softer rubber parts with age.


Why does my 1994 cavalier stalls when coming to a stop sometimes?

i had that problem with mine. the problem was an intake vaccuum leak. the engine wasnt getting enough air sucked in at idle and stalling out.


Your 1991 Nissan Pickup squeals and stalls at idle?

belt is loose.


Why engine stalls while driving and sometimes at stops?

Why engine stalls on 1993 Chrysler Intrepid while driving and sometimes at stops?


Sentra stalls making turns?

If a Nissan Sentra stalls when making turns, check the fuel and spark. The coil may be cutting out when it gets hot.


95 wrangler won't start sometimes replaced fuel pump and filter but still stalls and then won't start Wiring problem?

Maybe a O2 censor.