2001 Nissan Altima - Idling Issue

2001 NISSAN 180SX
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GENE1972
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I have a 2001 Nissan Altima that sputters when it idles to the point that it sometimes stalls out. We just had it tuned up and no change. About 6 months ago we had the fuel system cleaned out and that worked for a little while but then went right back to the sputtering. Any ideas?
Mar 19, 2011 at 7:51 PM
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MERLIN2021
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use a can of spray tbi cleaner, spray around vacuum lines and intake manifold if the idle changes you found a leak repair all you find. if you don't find any, check the idle air control valve, on the throttle body. is the check engine light on?
Mar 19, 2011 at 10:52 PM
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GENE1972
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Yes, the check engine light just came on in the last couple of days.I really appreciate the advice. Thank you.
Mar 20, 2011 at 12:45 AM
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MERLIN2021
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autozone will read. the codes free, post all codes here for in depth help.
Mar 20, 2011 at 1:15 AM
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