4th gen stalls on startup when I put it in gear

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03-13-2004, 02:45 PM

RP95MAXPROJECT

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4th gen stalls on startup when I put it in gear

When I start my max if i dont allow it 2 warm up...when i put it in gear the RPM's Drop real low and the car stalls....

95 auto max...

any ideas on why this would be happening

03-13-2004, 03:00 PM

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have you tried adjusting your idle? Could be set too low, also grab ECU codes (even if you don't get a CEL) just to make sure your ECU is nice and happy, check for vacuum leaks, etc.

03-13-2004, 03:44 PM

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Clean your throttle body --> www.motorvate.ca has a write up.

You engine temp sensor might need replacement. The Haynes shop manual has instructions to test if it's within spec.

03-13-2004, 03:48 PM

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my max dose that also but thats only when its real cold ouside and i don't let it warm up after i get to normal temp then its fine also change the oil it might be the oil is to old thats what help mine also

03-13-2004, 04:56 PM

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yeah my 96 did that, probly idle

03-13-2004, 05:12 PM

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That happened to my in my 97 auto when I had it. I took it to nissan they did a tuneup of it for abotu 80 bux and it ran great after that. I dont remeber what they did however, I think just change fluids and what not. Best of Luck

03-13-2004, 05:54 PM

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Quick question, guys, does Nissan recommend to warm up our cars or not? I know that some don't recommend it for the reason that oil will warm up faster, so it'll get to working conditions faster and don't kill your engine.

03-17-2004, 05:47 PM

pdadi

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I also have the same problem and it turned out be Air flow meter.
Dealer tod the part costs $488. Mine also has hesitation problem from a complete stop signal. Will replacing MAF will fix hesitation apart from
stalling?

03-17-2004, 06:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RP95MAXPROJECT

When I start my max if i dont allow it 2 warm up...when i put it in gear the RPM's Drop real low and the car stalls....

95 auto max...

any ideas on why this would be happening

Do you hear any unusual sounds, like ticking or knocking? Especially from the IACV area. Im finding alot of people goto test there ECUs and don't turn the screw all the way counter-clockwise when their done. The ECU goes into a safe mode and this results in a very low idle, especially when in gear.