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I have a 2009 Nissan Altima. It just started to idle very rough when it's in drive-at low rpm, like when stopped in traffic or at a light. It does not do it when it's in Park, Neutral or Rever

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May b speed up tick over make sure u have parking on when u do this the reason it slows is because a gear is ingauged when in park or netural its not so free to tick over , hope this helps

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Might be the CAM & CRANK SENSORS ! HAVE YOU CHANGED YOU AIR & FUEL FILTERS LATELY ? DO SO IF YOU HAVEN'T. DID YOUR SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COME ON ? IF SO, GO TO AN AUTOPARTS STORE, HAVE THEM PULL OUT ANY TROUBLE CODES,FROM ECM, IF IT SAYS CAM SENSOR, REPLACE THE CRANK SENSOR AT SAME TIME ! ALSO, THE OXYGEN SENSOR PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE, YOU MIGHT REPLACE IT ASWELL . ALWAYS KEEP FILTERS NEW, OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES.

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  • Posted on Oct 22, 2008

SOURCE: 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5S, Check Engine Light Problem.

this problem could be caused by the mass air flow censor, i had the same problem with my car. it is really pricey at the dealer so you might want to check elsewhere for this part. I found one at a scrap yard for 85% less that the dealer and i also got life time warranty, the dealer does not offer any warranty on this part.

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  • Posted on May 14, 2009

SOURCE: High Idle

I have a 2001 Nissan Altima and mine did the same thing. We replaced the intake gasket. It costs around $5.50, but it requires several different kinds of tools. We spent over $100 in special sockets, etc. But once you replace that gasket, it will idle better.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: 93 Nissan Altima idles rough and has no power.

check exhaust back pressure . can have no more than 2 to3 inch pounds off pressure. may also want to check timing marks.

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  • Posted on Jun 30, 2009

SOURCE: car makes a metal grinding noise at idle

sew them. something is stuck did you turn or anything in the wash?

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  • Posted on Jul 30, 2009

SOURCE: High idle speed- Nissan N16 Pulsar/ Almera

Battery not charging well when airconditioner on ( also engine speed not increase when air conditioner on )

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