Top 20 1998 Nissan Altima - Page 5 Questions & Answers

yank the f'in steering wheel side to side while trying to cycle the key to get the f'in thing unlocked???

Is it the same amount of wires ? Is the plug the same?Take a circut tester and determine which is common and which is ground and connect accordingly

The only proper way to do that is to fix the problem that is causing the check engine light (fault codes). Take your car to any major parts store...Checker or Autozone for example. They will plug into your computer and read any fault codes that it might be producing. There should be no cost for you to do this. They should be able to give you the codes, and tell you what the code says might be causing the problem. This is a good start if you are mechanically saavy....If not you'll end up having to go to a repair shop, but at least you will have the code information to back up their suggested repairs to the car.

Primary ignition is not a part it is a system.

The factory immobilizers cannot be bypassed, you will need to take it to a Nissan dealer to get it fixed.

the gas tank is brocken

Sorry its a dealer only job to sort out you cannot remove or by-pass the immobilosor

Your local Nissan dealer will have the fuse ou need. Im not sure why the auto parts store couldn't help. Did you try a NAPA? I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

my gmc jimmy has that problem in the winter i have to floor it to just move so it tackes a minute to actually move and once im in second gear its fine so just try that

check the cap to ensure that its not broken. if you suspect the cap to be bad--replace it. if you find the cap to be good, look for leaks from your radiator. if you find no leaks. replace your water pump. before you do all that though, check your coolant level.

These are a scam. and what's worse they can cause severe spark knock in hot summer climates, this in turn can damage the pistons and require very expensive repairs. Also they will void both the basic warranty on the powertrain and the US Federal emission warranty. As to what they really are, they are no more than a 20 cent resistor, there is no "chip", the computer reads the resistance of a piece of heated wire as it cools and heats it can determine how much air is going into the engine based on throttle position sensor input, IAT stands for "Intake Air Temperature". Take it back and get you money back.

ON NISSAN MANUALLY LOCK ALL DOORS THEN UNLOCK THE PASSENGER DOOR WITH THE KEY THEN THE DRIVER DOOR THEN PRESS AND HOLD THE BRAKE PUT KEY IN IGNITION THE CAR SHOULD START NOW THIS RESETS THE ALARM

If there are no symptoms, the simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.
I know the elm327 plastic 1.4 can help you reset the code....
If there are symptoms such as the engine is stumbling or hesitating, check all wiring and connectors that lead to the cylinders (i.e. spark plugs). Depending on how long the ignition components have been in the car, it may be a good idea to replace them as part of your regular maintenance schedule. I would suggest spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor (if applicable). Otherwise, check the coils (a.k.a. coil packs). In some cases, the catalytic converter has gone bad. If you smell rotten eggs in the exhaust, your cat converter needs to be replaced. I've also heard in other cases the problems were faulty fuel injectors.

The fan running is normal. you need to find where the coolant is leaking. If there are no visable leaks. then suspect the radiator/reservoir cap.

Have it replaced, there is no way out. Making sure you send the head to the machine shop for facing, also make sure there are no cracks in the head with pressure testing.

Sound like you may have a catalytic converter plugging up. Take it to a muffler shop and have them check it for you.

check gearbox and engine mounts.
Check bushes

while you are sitting in the car right in front of your left knee this is a small panel that comes off and the fuses are behind it. if you turn that panel you just took off you will find the diagram of fuses and one will say ciag lighter. Check that fuse and let me kbnow what you find.

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should be the same fuse and the radio

I had this same problem with my altima and it had jumped time. you will need to take it to a garage and have the timing belt/chain and gears replaced. with any luck it didn't damage the timing cover cover. I replaced mine myself but if you are not somewhat familiar with working on engines it is best to have someone experienced do it because your can do more damage and cost yourself more money in the long run.