Top 10 2002 Nissan Altima Questions & Answers

I had the same problem before. after using the scanner i got a code number P0507. "Idle Air Control", New 2002 and up Nissan models like my Altima don't have an idle valve or sensor like older models to be replace. Here's the solution " Replace your "Throttle Chamber" the idle sensor is build in it, there is no other way to fix this problem. the throttle chamber is about $175.00 at your Nissan Dealer. The need your core or you will need to pay extra money. No need for expensive mechanic shop, you could do this your self. the throttle chamber is so easy to remove, four screws holds it together. I will take you about ten to twenty minutes to replace it. Please trust me and you will save big bucks!!!!!

I have a 2003 nissan altima and the door has woked fine all night and now the door will not open from the inside. It is just a broken spring?

I seriously doubt that supergluing or even epoxying a handle back will hold at all, or hold for more then few days.
I would only suggest doing the replacement yourself if you familiar with this type of work, or has the aptitude to figure out how to do it, and have the right tools because it is NOT trivial and a number of things can be done wrong, broken or scratched.
The handle itself cannot be replaced. The outside door handle assembly (which includes the handle, the bezel with all associated springs, plastic and metal hardware) has to be replaced. Besides junkyards, which is a long shot for number of reasons, the only place where the handle assembly can be bought is the dealer. And these handle assemblies are not cheap ether. The driver side handle on my 2002 Altima broke first. I paid $60.23+tax, and they had to order it. BEFORE anyone goes to the dealer I suggest to call first, and ask them if they have it in stock. Since door handles are sold painted they will ask you for your car's VIN number so that they match the paint color.
After you pick it up, the replacement will take about an hour (if you know what you doing). The inside door panel has to be removed, it is held in place by the inside door handle and the panel is attached by a number of clips, the handle assembly is attached to the door by three bolts, to remove which you will need a socket with extension. You will also need a good flashlight so you see what you are doing.
If you are familiar how to do this type of work and plan to keep the car for a while I strongly suggest buying a factory service manual on a CD (I bought mine on eBay for under $10). It is worth its price 1000s of times over, and makes almost ALL repair work SOOO much easier.

I have the same issue. I found that the plastic gear under the stearing wheel is stripped and it automatically rotates to the cold function. Seems like a simple fix but i went to nissan today and of course they want to sell me the whole heater box. its easily accessable to check it out. You can see where the cable comes from your hot/cold knob.

Your lock settings were most probably changed from your remote unit. By pressing both lock and unlock keys together for around two to three seconds you can switch between silent mode and horn mode. Hooe that helps...

So 80 degrees is approx. how many ft lbs.

I also have a 2009 Nissan Altima and after sitting or driving in the rain the entire back floorboards are soaked. I took it in last year and supposedly they replaced a "plug". Unfortunately the repair was done at the end of the rainy season so everything seemed to be okay. Fast forward to this seasons first real rain and again soaked floorboards. I went back to the dealership very frustrated with the whole situation. This time they had had my car for 4days and I was told that the HVAC box was leaking due to a clogged line. The line was cleared and sealants used on certain areas. The service advisor is confident that this will take care of my problem. I'm not so confident since my HVAC system was not in use when the car was just sitting there filling up with water. Wish me luck. I am curious how many 2009 Altima's are having this problem and if Nissan is just trying to avoid some sort of recall notification. Very dissapointed 1st time Nissan owner.

Nissan Car Altima & Sentra 1999-06

Timing Chain Cover & Seal--Removal & Installation


2.4L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Spark plug wires and set the No. 1 piston at the Top Dead Center (TDC) of the compression stroke Engine undercover Vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, wires, harness and connectors Drive belts Power steering reservoir Alternator and bracket, the upper radiator hose, the air duct and the front exhaust tube Intake manifold collector supports, intake manifold collector and the exhaust manifold Distributor
5. Using a block of wood, set a transmission jack under the aluminum oil pan and remove the front engine mounting.
   Rocker cover. Remove the rocker cover bolts in the proper sequence. Camshaft sprockets

NOTE The stoppers on camshaft covers prevent the upper timing chain from disengaging from the idle sprocket.
Cam bearing caps in sequence Camshafts. The camshaft brackets must be loosened in reverse order of tightening to prevent damage to the camshaft.
NOTECylinder head bolts in the reverse order of installation
NOTE A warped or cracked cylinder head could result from loosening in incorrect order. The cylinder head bolts should be loosened in 2 or 3 steps. Cam sprocket cover Upper chain tensioner and upper chain guides Upper timing chain Idler sprocket bolt Cylinder head and the intake manifold Cylinder head gasket. The lower timing chain will not be disengaged from crankshaft sprocket.
NOTE The cast portion of the front cover is located on the lower side of the crankshaft sprocket, so the lower timing chain need not be disengaged from idler sprocket.
Steel oil pan bolts in the reverse sequence of the tightening procedure

1. Install a seal cutter between the steel oil pan and the aluminum oil pan.
2. Tapping the cutter with a hammer, slide it around the entire edge of the oil pan. Take care not to damage the aluminum oil pan.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Steel oil pan Baffle plate, oil strainer and the front tube
4. Support the transaxle with a jack and the engine with a engine hoist.
   Front suspension member A/C compressor gussets Rear cover plate Aluminum oil pan retaining bolts in sequence
5. Insert a seal cutter between the oil pan and the cylinder block.
6. Tapping the cutter with a hammer, slide it around the entire edge of the oil pan. Take care not to damage the aluminum oil pan.
   Oil pan from the engine Crankshaft pulley Front timing chain cover Oil pump drive spacer Lower timing chain tensioner, tensioner arm and lower timing chain guide Lower timing chain and idler sprocket

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   Crankshaft sprocket and oil pump drive spacer Idler sprocket and lower timing chain
2. Set the lower timing chain on the sprockets, aligning the mating marks. The mating marks on the timing chain assembly will be silver.
   Chain tension arm and chain guide Lower timing chain tensioner
3. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to the front cover and install the front cover. Install a new oil seal.
   Crankshaft pulley and torque tighten bolt to 105-112 ft. lbs. (142-152 Nm)
4. Carefully scrape the old gasket material away from the pan and cylinder block mounting surfaces, then apply a continuous 3.5-4.5mm wide bead of liquid gasket around the oil pan and the cylinder block.
   Aluminum oil pan and torque the bolts, in sequence, to 13 ft. lbs. (17.5 Nm) Baffle plate, oil strainer and the front tube Steel oil pan and torque the bolts, in sequence, to 61 inch lbs. (7 Nm) Rear cover plate A/C compressor gussets Front suspension member Front engine mounting and remove the engine hoist and transaxle support New cylinder head gasket Cylinder head and temporarily tighten the cylinder head bolts when installing the front cover. This is necessary to avoid damaging the cylinder head gasket. Be sure to install washers between the bolts and cylinder head. Upper timing chain, chain tensioner and chain guide
5. Set the upper timing chain on idler sprockets, aligning the mating marks.
   Cam sprocket cover. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to front cover. Be careful not to damage the cylinder head gasket. Be careful that the upper timing chain does not slip or jump when installing cam sprocket cover.
6. Tighten cylinder head bolts.
   Camshafts and camshaft bearing caps Camshaft sprockets, then torque the sprocket bolts to 123-130 ft. lbs. (167-176 Nm). Install the chain guide between both camshaft sprockets. The alignment marks on the upper portion of the timing chain should now be aligned. Rocker cover Distributor Intake manifold collector supports and collector Exhaust manifold Alternator and bracket Upper radiator hose Air duct assembly Front exhaust tube Power steering reservoir Drive belts Vacuum hoses and fuel lines Engine under cover Spark plug wires Negative battery cable
7. Fill the cooling system.
8. Fill the engine with clean oil.
9. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

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The diagram is located underneath the drivers side steering wheel on the left side look for a removable plastic cover. Flip this plastic lid cover over and you will find a diagram that shows what fuse controls which componant, replace the fuse that is burned out

My altima is doing the same thing so I checked the manual and this is what it means thank God is nothing bad. don't worry is just way too cold. lol !! :)
ICY Is just the outside air temperature when air temperature drops below 37 degrees it will outomaticly let you know.