20 Most Recent 1997 Nissan Sentra - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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check fuses and relays --is pump running --new doesnt mean free from defects or improper installation --fuel filter changed --fuses and relays checked --and check connections and wiring

A fuse or a fuse wire is burned out , Check there is battery voltage at the alternator, if not the fuse to this wire is faulty, if ok check and replace all blown fuses at the fuse box.

YOUR ENGINE STRESSES ALOT AND OVERHEATS BURNS FUEL LIKE CRAZY, DOESNT HAVE POWER, BACK FIRES IF REALLY BAD. DOESNT ACCELRATE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON,.. WONT PASS SMOG BUT MOST MAJORLY WILL CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGED IF KEEPED ON RUNNING.

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Hi Robert: Check to make sure: - the engine is running - the throttle linkage is connected

in the engine bay by the alternator

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probably cracked the bottom radiator tank or, damaged a hose

If the thermostat flange is horizontal it hardly matters which way the jiggle pin is placed as long as you put it in the right way up - with the wax capsule and return spring in the engine or hot side. If the flange is mounted vertically the jiggle pin should be at the top as its function is to allow air or gas to escape. Only a few "difficult" cooling systems are fitted with bleeder screws and the majority must be bled by running the engine and momentarily disconnecting a heater hose or similar. The majority of modern cooling systems are self-bleeding. These days lots of workshops use a vacuum device and remove the majority of the air from the cooling system before allowing coolant to flow back in. This mostly eliminates the problem of air locks.

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comment on the type of engine ( petrol or diesel) ignition timing for petrol engines is always advanced and most are set between 10 and 12 degrees advanced with EFI engines the spark timing is controlled by the ECM but it requires an initial advanced setting to start with really for a mechanic to retard ignition setting I would recommend that you find an accredited mechanic and give this one a miss if it is a diesel the injector timing is always advanced between 17 and 25 degrees and it is a diesel then the smoking will be unburnt fuel as the combustion process is not complete again find an accredited diesel specialist shop and have it reset properly

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I take it you don't have an owners manual / handbook although some companies may consider changing the oil beyond the regular owner. My advice is go online and see if you can get a free download of the manual. Have you no Nissan dealers nearby?

I think he means when turning key to "ON" without starting, the MIL lamp does not light. Could just be bad bulb.

Sadly it's interference.