Joe,

Very similar to our 1993 altima.

It kicks over or 'starts fine' but then coughs a bit then dies. This happens
only in the summer during hot weather. When it is very hot it will not start
till the engine cools off. This is very annoying when making lots of short
trips like the library, then grocery shopping, etc. We spent several hundred
dollars and a very good mechanic could not figure it out.

Band aids;

1. we find that it happens less often when using hi - octane fuel

2. release the gas tank pressure by removing the gas cap...if you hear a
load hiss it may be vacuum problems. the car has to sit for a few minutes
before this will help.
"Joe" <joeyd (AT) tds (DOT) net> wrote

Joe,

Regarding fault codes. I found the ECM on my '95 under the center
console near the front floor heater vents. Hit your local library
(cheap way) and take out a Haynes or Chilton's manual made for that
year/make/model. The codes will be listed in the Emissions System
chapter. Otherwise, Advance Auto, Auto Zone, etc. have them for around
$15.

I just went and bought one for all my cars in case I decide to do
something weird on a Sunday whent he library doors are locked!

I'm not a technician during my day job but, most starting problems on
the average are ignition problems. In effect, spark. I'd first make
sure that every single plug is firing a strong spark. The manual's
good for that too and will recommend you to buy a timing light. It's
probably the easiest way to do it.

The remaining part of the time the engine is being starved of fuel.
Heck, this can be as simple as a seriously clogged fuel filter which,
should be replaced on a regular interval anyway. However, the manual
may recommend a way to test for fuel pressure delivered by the fuel
pump (which is what would be compromised by a clogged filter).

Pork


On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 20:44:16 GMT, "Bob" <robert5468 (AT) home (DOT) com> wrote: