20 Most Recent 2004 Nissan Altima - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Check to be sure you plugged in the speed sensor on the transmission. If the ECU can not read the transmission speed through the output it will not allow the transmission to shift into the next gear. It should throw a code also.

Hi Richie:See if it fires with starting fluid if not you probably have a bad crankshaft position sensor which will cause no spark....So if it doesnt fire with starting fluid veirfy you have no spark then replace the crankshaft position sensor.If you can see some check engine light on dashboar, could be some fault code stored in the PCM (computer); Well the proper way to correct this problem would be to have the code read. The code will probably tell you what system is keeping the car from starting. There are 100's of codes, so guessing the code will not work. I can suggest some checks to see if they help find the problem how ever. There is a cam and crank sensor. These items are the most common for no start conditions. I am not saying this is your problem, but I am saying this is something you can check. Unplug the sensor and look for oil in the connector part of the sensor. If you find oil in it, then it is no good and would need to be replaced.Other test device that need to chesk is starter and ignition switch.Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I'll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer.Thank you for using Fixya, and have a nice day

The statement is really vague. What kind of noise? It could be a wide range of possibilities from a dry motor, lifters to bent valves to pistons to burnt out a/c compressor to bad water pump impeller to bad pulley bearings... loose exhaust manifold cover...

Depending on how bad it's burning oil, it can be results of the rings and valve seals going bad. Have you had any recent top end motor work. When rings are incorrectly installed (upside down, etc.) or the gaps are too wide or the cylinders weren't honed to match the material and/or finish of the rings, oil will get through. The same goes for the valve stem seals. If they are old and hard, they will allow oil to get by and into the combustion area. You can try to use an additive like CD-2 Engine Oil Stop Leak/ Heavy Duty Sealer

Check your accessory fuses

Oxygen O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank1, Sensor1)A code P0135 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:

• O2 Heater element resistance is high
• Internal short or open in the heater element
• O2 heater circuit wiring high resistance
• open or short to ground in the wiring harness Possible solutions:
• Repair short or open or high resistance in wiring harness or harness connectors
• Replace oxygen sensor (cannot repair open or short that occurs internally to sensor)

• Hi, I can help. Please see the diagram I uploaded. The VSS is the same as the "revolution sensor."

• Remove the connector and remove the 10mm bolt and remove olot and reverse to install new.

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Regards, Tony

there is also a fuse for the memory. im not positive on this one but it may be the one for the cigar lighter too.

As for the garage door opener on the visor,only nissan dealer can access the home link unit with their propieteiry scan tool.As for the trunk light and turn signal, you are mainly dealing with a failed instrument panel

1. Using a scan tool, check if, when engine is running or cranking, that there is an RPM signal.
2. If there is no RPM reading, then visually inspect the crank sensor and connector for any damage and repair as necessary. If there is no visible damage, and you have access to a scope, you could check the CKP 5 Volt square wave pattern. If you do not, then, obtain a resistance reading of your crank sensor from a repair manual. (There are so many different types of crank sensors that there's no way to put here which resistance reading is correct). Then check the resistance of the CKP sensor by disconnecting the sensor and measuring resistance of the sensor. (It is best to check resistance readings from the PCM connector. This rules out any wiring problems from the start. But it does require some mechanical skill and shouldn't be performed if you\'re not familiar with automobile electrical systems). Is the sensor within resistance specs?
3. If not, replace the CKP sensor. If so, recheck resistance reading from the PCM connector. Is the reading still okay?
4. If not, repair open or short in the wiring to the crank sensor and re-check. If the reading is okay, the problem is intermittent or the PCM may be at fault. Try reconnecting and checking for RPM signal again. If there is now an RPM signal, wiggle test the wiring harness to try and induce the fault. this is all for the P0335 code, the others will pretty much reset themselves