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 12:51 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 3:52 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 19, 2011 at 5:45 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Mar 19, 2011 at 6:15 PM
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