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Nissan Altima Maintenance and Repair

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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,261
    Data link connector is under the dash on the left side on most cars. It might have a cover over it.
  • sujeet13sujeet13 Member Posts: 5
    I have a 1997 Nissan Altima. I purchased the car last year as a student. Recently, the car which was running great suddenly started making a loud "boom" noise and when I took to Amoco Car repair they said that the exhaust pipe was rusting off and I needed to replace it. they quoted something around 600$ for this.

    Is there a better way/ cheaper way to do it?

    Since I dont use the car that much and it already has 125K miles on it (built in 1997) I was wondering if anyone could advice me of an efficient and cheap way to do it? If you guys feel that replacing the exhaust shall be the best way please feel free to say so.

    Thanks a lot!
    Suj, Minneapolis.
  • greatdeals_007greatdeals_007 Member Posts: 2
    Has anyone noticed a strange intermittent rattle type noise when you brake or make a turn? this noise is located right below the feet area driver side.

    I took the car in to the dealership but they said nothing is located underneath the driver side. it's almost if a bolt or something is loose underneath that area.

    anyone have similar problem and know what it is?
  • greatdeals_007greatdeals_007 Member Posts: 2
    this may be the same problem I am having. does it sound like a rattle noise or at least something you can feel directly under the driver side feet?

    what did you noise sound like? how do I go about getting this fixed if the dealership keeps saying they can't find anything?
  • gsemikegsemike Member Posts: 2,280
    If it's rusted, it's rusted. There is really no way around replacing it other than to shop around. See if any exhaust specialists in your area are advertising specials. Be aware, that when you see something advertsied especially cheap, it's usually from the catilytic (sp?) converter back. If your pipes are rusted up to the manifold, you won't get off that cheap.
  • sujeet13sujeet13 Member Posts: 5
    Thank you.

    I very much appreciate your input.

    -Sujeet.
  • tdavis1tdavis1 Member Posts: 2
    Have 1997 Nissan Altima. It did not start a couple of times, and once while driving, all the lights came on, the engine slowed down, and the steering froze. Being a woman and driving kids to school, I got concerned, and took it to be checked out. Rather than taking it to the dealer, took it to Goodyear Service.

    First, they said I needed a new distributor cap,coil, ignition coil, spark plugs, etc. Cost was $900. Now after installing all these, they tell me that the engine valves are gone, and they could not find that out earlier since there was no spark.

    Their explanation is that the distributor was burnt, filled with oil, and that got the valves hot, and burnt two out, while the other two have low compression. Bottom line, they are now telling me that I need a new engine, and getting a new head will end up blowing the old engine.

    Is this baloney? Am I being taken for a ride? Am I better off getting a new car? This one has $137K miles on it, and has run great till now. Estimates for a rebuilt engine is $2500 - $3500.

    Terry
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,261
    Time to take it somewhere for a second opinion... I find it hard to believe the engine is worn out after 137,000 miles, as long as it got serviced every 7500 or so...
  • sdl5762sdl5762 Member Posts: 1
    I have a Nissan Altima 1998 with about 58000 miles.

    I had an oil change done at a dealership in March 2004 and the car was running fine. However from June 28th through August 28th, I did not drive the car. When I started the car then, the oil light was on. The engine was also making a knocking noise. I took the car to a different dealership than the one that I got the oil change done earlier. They did a oil change, told me that I had very less oil and the person who did the previous oil change did not crush a oil plug when doing the oil change which led to a oil leak. Once I started driving the car after the oil change, I noticed the car had no power and I needed to accelerate a lot. I took the car back to the second dealer and they did diagnostic tests on the car and told me that the engine had internal damage (because of the oil leak) and had low compression and that the engine would need to be replaced ($ 2450). I took the car to the dealer that did the oil change in March and looked at the car and told me that the engine is fine but I have a timing problem. They said that they made a temporary fix by realigning the distributor but would need to remove the timing cover to figure what really was wrong. The cost of removing the timing cover would be $ 650 and then they could figure out what the problem is.

    I guess I do not know which dealer to trust since both are giving conflicting opinions about the problem. I called Nissan Consumer Affairs and they could not help me much.

    I would appreciate it if anyone could provide me with some input on this.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0
    Both of you need to find a reputable private mechanic. Many dealers are nortorius for rip-offs. Many years ago I took a car to the dealer for a poor running problem. They said 3 different parts were bad per the computer diagnostic and would cost about $200.00 each. Said that may still not fix the problem. I said no and took the car to a private mechanic I had used a few times before. In 30 minutes and no computer, he had the problem fixed. $85.00, and it wasn't any of the parts the dealer wanted to replace. He is now my permanent mechanic. You'll need to talk to friends and co-workers to get a good recommendation for a mechanic. Also, if your area has an AM Radio auto talk show, you might get direction through them. I have a 94 Altima, 129,000 miles and only 3 very minor repairs. No leaks of any kind and no loss of oil between changes. $3500 for a new engine may be worth it on the Altima, but I would not have a dealer do it. They're very reliable cars and if you bought a used car for even 5,000 it may have many other repair problems. If money is not a big issue and you want continued reliability, you may want to buy a new car or a used one under 40K miles.

    Best of Luck
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,261
    Get a third opinion. If the engine is damaged due to lack of oil, it was caused by the bad oil change at the first dealer, and they should pick up the tab.
  • tdavis1tdavis1 Member Posts: 2
    Thanks! That is what I am going to do. With my husband on an overseas assignment, I am clueless. The car has been maintained well - oil change every 5K miles, and maintenance every 30K miles, etc. It is hard to believe that the engine is dead, since it was running so well all this time.
  • mgobluemgoblue Member Posts: 2
    I cannot believe that no one out there has this same problem. Did I describe the problem wrong? Is it that there is no fix? I expected some comiseration at least
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,261
    None that I am aware of. You could wire the socket directly to the battery, being sure to include a fuse, but I wouldn't recommend it. In my experience, the retained 12v power tends to be a "feature" of American and German brand cars, but it's switched on the Japanese ones (with a few exceptions). There are good reasons for doing it each way...
  • peace3peace3 Member Posts: 1
    I had the same problem with my 2000 Altima about 2-3 years ago. The 2 drive belts were replaced and I haven't heard anymore squealing.
  • dballdball Member Posts: 15
    I know this is the buying experience forum, but this has to be made known. I bought a pristine 2002 satin white Altima 3 weeks ago. I live in Daytona, but I don't trust Daytona Nissan since they pull every dirty trick in the book. (Like taking floor mats out of all pre-owned cars so they can charge you for them or telling me my wheel vibration is a feature of having the 2.5 engine) Less than 2 weeks after purchase, my car was backed into in the parking garage at work. The man was nice enough to leave his card on my windshield, and after the estimates showed $900 worth of damage, he claimed it on his insurance. Anyway, went to Deland Nissan and visited one of the service reps. Told him I did not trust Daytona to service my car or fix the body damage, he immediately tells me he will write the estimate over the true amount so I can pocket some money!?!? Soooo, on I go to Bill Ray Nissan. Looked here on Edmunds.com, BBB web site and a few others and didn't find any bad feedback. I take my car in Wed morning. The body shop Mgr. tells me he'll get the rental car all set up. Well, I end up waiting a half hour at Enterprise because he fails to do so. When I approach him about it, he laughs... No apology, sorry sir, nothing. Well I'm already getting that "this is gonna be a hassle feeling." I also requested to have two recalls, two service bulletins and a road force balance done while the car was in the body shop. (Bumper and left rear quarter panel had minor damage and need to be repainted) I called Thursday morning at 7:40 Am to talk to body mgr about an invoice for the tail lamp replacement that I had already paid for. The receptionist took a message and said he'd call me. At noon, I still had not been contacted. I then called the body mgr and asked him about the invoice, he told me the car was ready. Now let's keep in mind the satin white is a three sage paint that supposedly takes 2 days to paint and cure. Feeling suspicious, I pay a surprise visit to inspect the car around 1 PM that same day. Well, not surprisingly, the paint job is a joke. They didn't fix the damage, just painted over it. Not only that, but there are lumps in the paint and blue threads of lint in the clear coat. I haul the body mgr out to show him and again, no apology, just an okay, we'll fix that. I called the insurance company and let them know what was going on, just in case Bill Ray submitted to them for payment. Now we go to Friday. I call service dept at 7:50 to find out results of tire balance. Again leave message with girl, again no call by noon. I call back, get the service guy, and he says he never got the message. (Do we see a trend here?)He tells me all recalls, service bulletins and balance is complete, and that they road tested the car. (Remember the road test part as it comes in play later) Service transfers me to body mgr and he says car will be ready by 3 PM that day. Now when do you suppose he was going to call me?? 2:59 PM? It's already noon! Well I arrive at 3PM expecting trouble and I'm not to be disappointed. The damage has been fixed, but the lumps and lint are still in the paint! I call the body mgr out to show him, and he swears the can sand it and buff it. Now I'm not a painter, but since when do you sand down to the metal or plastic base and buff something? The dirt is covered by paint and the blue lint is in the clear coat! Anyway, he brings his paint guy out to look, a man that apparently just crawled out of a hole in the ground! I say hello to the painter and he says nothing back. I say hello again and he still does not mutter so much as a grunt. He asks "what’s the problem," and I start pointing out all the lumps in the paint. I get to the fifth lump and he says, "YOU DON'T HAVE TO COUNT HIGHER THAN FIVE, THE THING NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED," and walks away. I ask him, were you talking to me? but he just keeps walking. The body mgr is next to me so I ask him, "was he talking to me?" The body mgr says he thinks he was talking to him. Oddly, I was doing the counting, not the body mgr. Body mgr tells me they can sand out the bumps, but will have to repaint due to the various lint pieces in the clear. Well I call the insurance co back and they tell me to take the car, and they'll have a rep meet me next week to look at the paint job. I drove to the front of the store and went to find the service mgr, who is over the body mgr. I catch him in the service advisor bay, walk up and introduce myself, shake his hand and ask him if he has a moment as I need to talk to him. He says yes, and proceeds to stand there looking at me. No, come inside, let's step into my office, nothing. I get another stone face. (I sell consulting services and have for years. If I acted like these people, I'd be homeless by now!) Sooooo, I suggest we take it inside and what do you know, we go to his office. I tell him this whole story and he is not rude, but appears rather unconcerned about the whole event. I have still not received ONE APOLOGY from anyone at this dealership, INCLUDING the service manager. Regarding the painters antics, He tells me that "that's why they keep those guys in the back." Service mgr looks at bumper, and tells me it can ALL be sanded out. Now this is a direct contradiction to the body mgr’s statement. When I tell him he's contradicting the body mgr, he is unfazed. He takes my number and tells they'll get in touch with me next week to have it back in for repainting. I get in the car, pull out of the drive and do a u-turn to head home. I took the car in with a 1/4 tank of gas, but now I have about a 1/8 left. I think it's odd, then I look at the trip meter that was reset do to one of the recalls obviously needing the battery to be disconnected when I notice the car has been driven 50 MILES!! Now that's one heck of a test drive!! Bottom lines, these people lie, have the worst customer service, are unapologetic and had two opportunities to paint my car right and failed. Top it off with the 50 mile joy ride and I'm NEVER going back, will post this here and cc the owner of the dealership, tell all of my clients, and inform the BBB and State Farm Insurance, which claims this as an "Authorized State Farm Repair Facility." I hope this helps all those here in Central FL.
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,261
    I also had a less than satisfactory experience with one of State Farm's body repair facilities. Same exact thing--acknowledgement of the problems I pointed out, but no apology, ever. It's not what they imply--the body shops just sign up for it, and then they're "certified." State Farm has the power to make the original shop pay to have it fixed somewhere else, but they rarely exercise this power.
  • rg_torontorg_toronto Member Posts: 3
    greatdeals_007, the noise in my car (different model - 2005) is like a loose piece of metal. I only notice it when I move my foot, and not always. Never notice it when just driving. It is apparently the rear heating duct work, which seems strange. It may be same for your car, and they say nothing wrong, which is true, just part of design.
  • brim180brim180 Member Posts: 15
    I've been having a few problems lately with my car. The first problem is that the driver seats squeeks whenever the car goes over bumps. Has anyone had any problems with squeeking? The passenger seats seem to be fine. Another problem I've been having is a whistling noise when driving high speeds (60 mph). It appears to be in the driver side near the mirror. Anyone encounter anything like this? And lastly, my front left tire seems to deflate often. I constantly have to put air in it. I've taken it to the service dept. to have it looked at but they can't seem to find a problem with it.
  • dballdball Member Posts: 15
    **UPDATE** Here it is Monday night, and even though the body manager and the service manager, (who is over the body dept.) both told me they would call me today to get the car back in and corrected, I never got a call. These people are THE worst! Even if they did call, I wouldn't have taken it back.
  • miagarfuncklemiagarfunckle Member Posts: 51
    My 2003 Nissan 2.5s is making a noise on one of the belts on the passengerside. It started out as just a regular belt whining and then has now gone to a noise that sounds like a bearing that needs grease or something. It only makes then noise when cold over night. Once warmed up it is fine. I called the dealership and they stated that in the Nissans they have noticed that noise in other cars and have discovered in most cases it is the fact that that the power steering fluid is low or leaking. I always check the fluids and they are fine. Dealership said that you need to warm the car up then check the fluid and fill it up just a little above the warm full mark. only about a 1/4 of an inch or so and then it takes care of that noise. He said if that does not do the trick then let him know and they will check out the system. Anybody else have this problem on there Altimas and did you hear the same thing.
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,261
    On mine, there is no discernable difference in power steering fluid level when the fluid is hot or cold (it stays full all the time). Belt noise is usually due to a worn out belt or tensioner or pulley misalignment (rare). Seems to be fairly common on these cars. Mine makes a very faint chirping on a cold start, but after that it's quiet (mine's a 2002 2.5s with 50,000 miles, for comparison). I haven't done anything yet and won't until it gets more bothersome.
  • a_ryan1972a_ryan1972 Member Posts: 7
    Can anyone tell me how to reset the service engine light on a 2000 Altima GXE?

     

    Thanks.
  • sam122sam122 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2001 Altima GXE and I have an intermittent antifreeze leak. I've had a couple of different people take a look at it and no one seems to be able to tell where it's coming from. It only seems to happen when the weather starts getting cool and the car has been sitting parked for a few days. I first noticed it last fall (2003). Took it to a mechanic, he said he could only see a little trace of green and he tightened some hoses. I didn't really notice it after that. Went all spring and summer and didn't notice anything. Now as of late Oct. (when it started getting cool), it's happening again. There seems to be more leaking now than last year because when it does happen there is a puddle on the ground, and now we can clearly see where it has dripped down onto the transmission below. But it doesn't do it after the car has been running so whenever I take it to someone they can't tell where it's coming from. I thought it might be a hose, but there aren't any cracks or holes in any of them so the guy I took it to today said he doesn't think that's it. This is driving me crazy! The car isn't overheating or anything, but I want to catch the problem before it gets to that point. Has anyone else experienced this? Do you think it might be a bad gasket? Thanks in advance for your input.
  • newcarjunkynewcarjunky Member Posts: 1
    This past Monday, I purchased a 2005 Altima 2.5 SL and one of the perks in the vehicle was heated seats. Well, the weather here in Charleston, SC has been pretty cold and those leather seats are really cold in the morning. When I flip the switch to activate the seat heating mechanism, the light comes on as if the system has been activated -- but the seats never heat up. As this is a relatively small item, covered by warranty, I am not in a huge rush to get to a dealership to have this looked at (after all, who wants to spend 3 hours in a dealership service waiting lounge during the Holidays). However, I am a bit disturbed by this. Could it be that I am missing a simple step??
  • adradr Member Posts: 3
    Regarding the warranty...I purchased a 2.5 sl and paid $775. for the gold preferred 60mths/100k.
  • adradr Member Posts: 3
    I recently purchased a 2.5 sl. The air and heat unit whistles when the unit is on auto or when the unit is on manual blowing from medium to high at any temperature. Any similar problems.
  • 95altima95altima Member Posts: 1
    That part number would really help me. If you have it or can get it easily, it would be greatly appreciated.

     

    Thanks in advance,
  • adradr Member Posts: 3
    I recently purchased a 2005 2.5 sl. The dealer is presently attempting to order a blower unit that is on backorder idefinitely. Thanks for the headups. Perhaps, I will inform Nissan not to order the part because it won't fix the problem...and I won't have to wait 3-6 months for the part.
  • domvdomv Member Posts: 2
    I recently purchased a 2005 Altima 2.5S. When I go and sit in the car I hear a squeaking noise. Has anyone experienced this.
  • domvdomv Member Posts: 2
    My 2005 ALtima 2.5s feels like its pulling to the left when I am driving. Its only 2 months old. Does anyone have the same problem or a solution. I have a 1996 Sentra with 255,000 miles on it and never had a problem with it. Has the quality at Nissan decreased over the past couple of years?
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 10,261
    It's not uncommon for a car to be delivered with the alignment messed up. The warranty covers adjustments for a limited period of time (not 3/36), so get it to the dealer and have it checked out. You might check the air pressure in your tires first, if one is low that might be causing the problem.
  • alpine1alpine1 Member Posts: 51
    I had a similar antifreeze leak with my 1999 Altima GXE. The problem was with the hose connections and clamps. It leaked in cool weather, but was O.K. in warm weather or when the engine was warm. Tightening down on all the hose clamps seemed solved the problem. And they had to be tightened several times. Each time a clamp was tightened the rubber, in a few days, would compress allowing for a leak. I suggest to keep tightening all the hose clamps.
  • peterdh2000peterdh2000 Member Posts: 54
    my 98 altima ate through the outside edges of its front tires in a year and a half due to bad alignment from factory. i got a firestone lifetime alignment, well worth the price. the toe adjustment goes out of spec quickly, it's always really far off when i take it in every 5k or so.
  • peterdh2000peterdh2000 Member Posts: 54
    me too, 98 SE, mine leaks a tiny bit under the overflow tube attachement under the radiator cap, and it drips a little from the underside of the hose that connects to the metal pipe that goes down towards the bottom center of the engine. it runs down the underside of the tube and drips, but like yours, only when it's cold or sits for a couple days. coolant level hasn't gone down more than a 1/2 inch in the overflow. i plan on changing the hoses at next 30/60/90 coolant change, not worth the trouble now.
  • tommyquatommyqua Member Posts: 10
    don't worry about it - my 2001 Altima is at 101K

    miles, service engine light came and gone 2-3 times already. i even passed inspection in jersey.

     

    i fixed the service light for my 96 towncar and it cost me $450. i have seince ignord this check engine light issue.
  • tommyquatommyqua Member Posts: 10
    Hi guys,

     

    I have a Nissan Altima (year 2001 at 101K miles).

    Recently I have started having

    problem where the car is about to stall at low RPM (600 to 500)

    while stopping at the traffic lights. Any ideas where to begin?

     

    I have replaced spark plugs, cable set myself at 99K miles

    thinking that this should fix the problem. No, same problem came

    back when stopping at lights. Low RPM (600 to 500).

     

    in a difference instances I also replaced the pulley cable

    and lower radiator hose at $100K miles; the cable broke while driving

    and I begin to lose my power steering, check battery light on and check

    engine light is on too, it die on me by time I pulled into the gardge.

    after fixing the pulley cable I am still having the same problem - low

    RPM at the light and I have a feeling one of these day he will die on me.

     

    Any ideas??

     

    Thanks,

     

    Tommy
  • tommyquatommyqua Member Posts: 10
    took the car to Nissan @ Flemington New Jersey.

    very professional and a very nice facility.

    problem:

    Check engine light came on and off. low rpm at the light.

    Diag: Error code P0171 - fuel system lean B1 - Intake manifold gasket leaking.

    Price: $830!! are you out of your mind?

    a quick search on this forums, found similar problem and repair cost at Message #296 and Message #297.

     

    Final decision: do nothing.

    car run great at 101K, push to Park at the light

    or run the light while no one watching.
  • 03accordman03accordman Member Posts: 671
    I have a 2000 Altima GXE with 99k miles, and no problems (knock on wood). Does anyone know at what mileage the spark plugs need to be changed? I am of the belief that this car has platinum plugs, so around 105k. Would appreciate any assistance.

     

    Also, are there any other parts that I need to replace at this mileage? Thanks
  • tommyquatommyqua Member Posts: 10
    on my 01 Altima, i changed mine at 99,000 miles because my car has a low RPM at the light. see message 876 and 877.

    Qty 4 spark plug from pepboys $8.36

    Qty 1 wire set from pepboys $$47.59

    ever since i did the above myself, i have spend

    another $181 to replace the valve cover gasket

    because oil leak inside the spark plugs.

    $536 to replace drive belt idle pullie, alternator p/s belt, new battery and radiator lower by pass hose plus labour;

    because the idle pulley cable broke while i am driving to work.

    all these happen right after i replaced the spark plugs in one month time frame.

    ....and i am still low on RPM at the light.
  • lichieflichief Member Posts: 1
    i just purchased a 01 gxe LE. 29,000 K.WENT OUT TO SHOVEL AFTER BLIZZARD AND THE CAER WONT START.I PUT GAS IN IT YESTERDAY WAS RUNNING AROUND TOWN,CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. IM HOPING ITS JUST A FROZEN GAS LINE . DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF THIS CAR HAS A HISTORY OF BAD FUEL PUMPS?
  • sandman46sandman46 Member Posts: 1,798
    With 73k on the odometer, this car is starting to nickel and dime us. Now the driver power front window works sporadically. Can anyone offer me some help here...bad motor, acctuator...? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Last saturday, some knucklehead hit the passenger side power mirror, destoyed it and drove off. Spent $240. for a replacement mirror, but now need to get it painted to match the Titanium Frost color.

     
    Here's a list of recent expenditure's :

     
    (1) replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Front Crank Seal, and Lower Oil Pan Gasket to cure persistent oil leak.

    (2) replaced battery, Oil Pressure Switch and right and left Side Axles.

    (3) Rear brakes.

    (4) replaced Radiator, Water Pump and Front Engine Mount.

    All this work was done within a 13 month period...and now the finiky power window.

    Needless to say, we're not happy campers!!!

     

    The Sandman :-(
  • dc_newbiedc_newbie Member Posts: 6
    Hey Sandman,

     

    Did you ever get advice on the driver side power front window? Mine's dying too - 2000 Altima with 49K Miles and wanted some tips. Did you get your looked at?

     

    Thanks,

     

    dc_newbie
  • sandman46sandman46 Member Posts: 1,798
    Spoke to my mechanic yesterday, and he thinks it's either the power window switch or the window motor, but his gut feeling is the switch in that the window goes down fine...comming up is the problem.

    The wife has decided to wait until it breaks or until after we visit the Ft. Lauderdale Auto Show in March, as she wants to find a vehicle that she's comfortable with first in case we buy before Memorial Day. Deep down she really wants a newer car, and what better place to check out all the competing models on her short list.

    Let's hope the window holds up, but you know how it goes...after putting money into a higher mileage car, you end up buying a new car within a short period of time!

     

    The Sandman :-(
  • dc_newbiedc_newbie Member Posts: 6
    Thanks Sandman!

     

    I actually took my car to the dealer and he diagnosed that the problem was the switch itself. I went over to parts and they confirmed that they seel lots of these. I bought a OEM replacement switch for $87 and it took me about 10 mins to change it myself. The power windows work perfect now - both directions ...knock on wood :-)

     

    If you decide to change it and need help changing it - feel free to ping me at schnappes98@yahoo.com.

     

    After playing around with the older (bad) switch it occurs to me that the driver side (auto) window button is different from the others and sometimes need to pull or tug it higher to operate the window. I did a bunch of diff tests, and if you ever get stuck it might be easiest to push down on the swicth all the away (and don't worry about the window going down) and then pull it up (may need a lil more force on the switch)....

     

    Well it's been a fun morning....playing around with it and figuring it out....

     

    Good Luck!
  • sandman46sandman46 Member Posts: 1,798
    Thanks for the info, had a feeling it was the switch actually. At this point, we're gonna leave it alone as the car might be gone in the not so distant future. Funny, it works for me 90% of the time.

    Again, thanks for the information and glad I could help you out!!!

     

    The Sandman :-)
  • ws6extremews6extreme Member Posts: 1
    Hey everyone,

     

    I hope you can help me. A very good friend of mine owns a 1998 Altima SE and when she drives down the interestate after about 50 miles or so she starts to hear this chirping which is intermitenet and then becomes a constant howl as she drives.

     

    I know that it is speed governed (faster she goes the faster the chirp and then the howl)

     

    She just had all the brakes replaced, and checked

     

    It is coming from the front right corner..

     

    I think that it might be a drive axle, but i dont know much or enough about these cars to tell.. What do you guys think it could be??

     

    Thanks ahead of time for the help!!
  • titaniatitania Member Posts: 2
    My hubby bought a used 93 altima std 5 speed from a small dealer in Otterville oont paid $1750.00 has 263K drove it 2 days alternator went$245.00 replaced myself 1 month later thanksgiving weekend canadian clutch went I replaced it new $375.00 2 days later clutch cylinder went replaced new, gave it an oil change etc. 1 month later nov 10th it dies out and out died sputter put put gone wont start if you can get it to start it won't rev won't move at all father in law took it to a shop $550.00 later they replaeced spark plugs, ignit switch, starter coil, distributor cap, another oil change...?(why)? and went to drive it home smae thing sputter sputter put died less than 1 block away from shop. I went to the shop and complained they said SOL. I was like what? Well it died nov 10th no warning light no naise just gone. I know I have to replace sway bar rad front breaks, & shock strut all around. Is there any kind of fix for this problem? or just out and out a lemon? I just want the car to run so we can sell it as is... and get back some of the thousands of $$$ we have put into it in less than 1 year since owning it, there has been many other little things replaces egr valve o2 sensors air filters etc... Any hepl would be of great thanks.

     

    Titania
  • titaniatitania Member Posts: 2
    I have a nissan axxess 93 auto as well it seems to have the same not wanting to start problem. I took it to a shop they replaced timing chain & 2 guides $510. got the van back and it won't start unless given gas never had 1 problem with this van, love it going to sell out 93 altima it is JUNK. I replaced the COOLANT TEMP SENSOR because it gets to warm temp in about 2 minutes driving or not, last summer we did try to replace the egr ( this van has none?) so the dealer says well install one for about $800.00 I say if there wasn't one in the first place then why did I need one? don't sell me crap i don't need... I say. so I went on replaced the o2 censor front end needs shock & strut all around, right cv axle needs replace. The weirdest thing since I've got the van Back from the shop when it is running moving or not you can see the km reading going up up up by the minutes just running it for about 5 minutes put 8km on van without even moving it al all. when driving around I swear it counts the km faster than it should, or driving around turn on the radio and maybe the wipers and the speedometer goes over to 240kn/ph and sits there till it decides Hey were not going 240 or till shut down, I know it has to be electrical but I am female and I have lost most faith in mechanics because if I don't do the work myself the bill is always over $500.00 I don't know if that’s because I am a girl or what but every time I take either of our cars to a shop it is still not running or not running right at all. Now I would have posted this in the axxess forum but there’s not a single post there... so my previous post #887 and this one out of the 2 vehicles which one would you keep and which one to junk?

     

    Thank You Very Much

     

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  • jaspreethjaspreeth Member Posts: 2
    I recently bought a Nissan Altima of 1994 model and it seems to have oil leakage. Could you tell me how much does it cost to repair this leakage? Thanks!!!
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