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2001 nissan altima idle surges

I have taken the nissan to the dealer before and they said the problem was " a base idle arm". But the idle does surge and its not smooth. A couple of times the car did die.

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  • WETLAT Apr 16, 2009

    I have a 2001 Nissan Altima with 2.4 engine. The engine surges badly at idle speed but runs well at all other speeds. I have replaced plugs, wires, cap and button as well as air filter with no change. I have checked all visible vacumn lines and they look good. Any ideas?

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I had same problem.It turned out to be intake gasket.If it surges when u come to stop or in park, u may want to look at corners of intake,spray something that burns around intake , if the idle levels out it is gasket.

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Check the intake gaskets, These cars are know for needing them.

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Yup, intake gasket for sure. Pretty much the only issue that model car has. Other than that, bullet proof cars.

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