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non-corona question about vehicle stalling
Posted on 3/14/20 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 3/14/20 at 2:39 pm
Yesterday I got an oil change and new cabin air filter for my 2009 Sentra. When I left I noticed I was losing power in reverse. Today I stalled out completely in reverse and the oil and battery lights came on. I checked the oil level and it was full, the battery is about 6 weeks old so it should be good. I started it back up and it drove normally but the service engine light came on. The owner's manual says that's either emissions related or I need to tighten the gas cap, which I did.
Looking around online I've seen people saying this could be a short circuit or O2 sensor issue. I've seen some sites its an $80 fix. Any ideas what's going on and how much this is going to cost?
Looking around online I've seen people saying this could be a short circuit or O2 sensor issue. I've seen some sites its an $80 fix. Any ideas what's going on and how much this is going to cost?
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Posted on 3/14/20 at 2:43 pm to Brosef Stalin
A whole hell of a lot of things could cause the symptoms you mentioned. Be sure they replaced the radiator cap.
Also be sure the parking brake is not on.
I would bring it to auto zone to get them to see why the check engine light is on.
Also be sure the parking brake is not on.
I would bring it to auto zone to get them to see why the check engine light is on.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 2:45 pm to Spankum
Is this a fix I can do anywhere or do I have to take it to the dealership?
Posted on 3/14/20 at 2:48 pm to Brosef Stalin
It got the virus bro. Condolences
Posted on 3/14/20 at 3:13 pm to Brosef Stalin
I'd take it to O'Reillys and have it scanned for the exact code.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 3:35 pm to Macfly
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I'd take it to O'Reillys and have it scanned for the exact code.
Walt is still using a flip phone. I doubt he has the technical capability.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 3:45 pm to Brosef Stalin
You say your car "stalled out".This means it stopped running but the ignition was still on(key still in on position.This is why the battery and oil lights came on-it's normal. Every time you turn the key on lights come on and then go out when engine is started, These are systems checks. Your check engine light came on and the ECM has stored a code or codes and it must be checked with a "scan" tool.Really don't know what's wrong until it's checked out. Parts stores can read the code(S) for you;however,the code guides the tevh on which direction to go for diagnosis.I've gotten countless cars that had oxygen (o2) codes that wwas fuel mixture too lean or too rich causing o2 to read poorly-not that o2 was faulty but another condition causing o2 code. You can throw parts at it based on a code or have it properly diagnosed-your choice and your money. Good luck.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 3:46 pm to Brosef Stalin
Go to auto zone and have them pull the code. It's free.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 4:04 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
AutoZone scanned it and says I need to replace oxygen sensor. Any idea how much that costs?
Posted on 3/14/20 at 4:10 pm to Brosef Stalin
Check all of your air filter boxes and hoses. Some Nissan models need a certain amount of vacuum in the intake air to run at idle/low RPM. If there is a leak, they will die.
My sister had a Nissan Sentra one time that kept dying at low RPM. I kept trying to find the problem and it just about drove me nuts. Had my brother in the car, to start it over and over trying to figure out the problem. I accidently put pressure on the big plastic hose, running from the airbox to the injection system, and the problem went away. I started looking, and found a crack in that plastic hose. Put duct tape on it. Voila.
My sister had a Nissan Sentra one time that kept dying at low RPM. I kept trying to find the problem and it just about drove me nuts. Had my brother in the car, to start it over and over trying to figure out the problem. I accidently put pressure on the big plastic hose, running from the airbox to the injection system, and the problem went away. I started looking, and found a crack in that plastic hose. Put duct tape on it. Voila.
This post was edited on 3/14/20 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 3/14/20 at 4:11 pm to Brosef Stalin
I've changed the O2 sensor on many of my vehicles over the years. Some are easier than others, with location being the difficulty factor.
I googled 09 Sentra O2 and found this on youtube. It looks to be a perticular pain-in-the-arse. Just going by this video you probably won't want to do it yourself (I wouldn't) and nobody is going to do it for $80 IMO.
youtube video
ETA particular, not perticular. Mea culpa.
I googled 09 Sentra O2 and found this on youtube. It looks to be a perticular pain-in-the-arse. Just going by this video you probably won't want to do it yourself (I wouldn't) and nobody is going to do it for $80 IMO.
youtube video
ETA particular, not perticular. Mea culpa.
This post was edited on 3/14/20 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 3/14/20 at 4:27 pm to Brosef Stalin
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AutoZone scanned it and says I need to replace oxygen sensor. Any idea how much that costs?
Do not trust that scan. Check your airboxes. something isn't clamped up properly.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 4:27 pm to Brosef Stalin
I recommend buying a Nissan part as opposed to one from another manufacturer.
Also check for any factors related to that code. You may be able to find something on a Sentra owners group site.
For example, I got the code on my wife's car and it could have been anything from the gas cap, purge solenoid, fuel line and fuel tank issues and a recommended check for her code was a smoke test. Did the test and low and behold it was a crack between the filler neck and gas tank. Replaced the tank and all is well and did not have to chase the problem by blindly replacing parts.
Also check for any factors related to that code. You may be able to find something on a Sentra owners group site.
For example, I got the code on my wife's car and it could have been anything from the gas cap, purge solenoid, fuel line and fuel tank issues and a recommended check for her code was a smoke test. Did the test and low and behold it was a crack between the filler neck and gas tank. Replaced the tank and all is well and did not have to chase the problem by blindly replacing parts.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 4:31 pm to Brosef Stalin
Looks like you have a couple of good suggestions/checks before buying the O2 sensor.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 4:32 pm to auggie
One of the hoses looks like its coming apart at the seam. I may try to tape it up. Exact error code says system too lean. Replace oxygen sensor is the most likely solution.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 4:36 pm to Brosef Stalin
Too lean can be a lot of things besides the O2 sensor.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 4:37 pm to johnnydrama
I watched another video that shows the same thing. The Nissan sensor has a weird heat shield thing. The dealership has it listed for $260, but I can find non heat shield ones online for less than $50. I wonder how important it is.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 4:39 pm to Brosef Stalin
The ones that you want to pay attention to, will be hard plastic. like plastic ductwork. Also look for small rubber vacuum lines that may have become disconnected by accident.
All of these things can give false readings on the diagnostics.
All of these things can give false readings on the diagnostics.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 5:06 pm to auggie
Keep us updated.
Posted on 3/14/20 at 5:22 pm to auggie
How safe is it to drive like this? There's some shops open tomorrow but I would rather wait until Monday.
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