Car stalls while driving

Tiny
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Hello again,

FelPro gasket 70015 is a fuel pump gasket that primarily fits domestic cars.

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Alex
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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 AT 5:31 AM
Tiny
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I understand that but is it the same size as the o-ring on the distributor base shaft. If I pull the distributor to replace the o-ring do you have a video for checking timing?
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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 AT 10:20 AM
Tiny
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Hello again,

I don't believe we have a video of how to do a 1996 Nissan Altima ignition timing, but I have included the step by step directions from Nissan in the diagrams down below. Please go through this guide and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

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Alex
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Thursday, June 20th, 2019 AT 6:51 AM
Tiny
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I did not check the timing or replace the distributor shaft o-ring.I did clean the cam sensor again. It seems now the car has to crank for three to five seconds before firing. I even need to press the accelerator slightly to get it to fire. When it starts it seems to run fine. It hasn't stalled for a while now. It usually only does during a lot of stop and go driving. I cleaned the MAF sensor with the proper cleaner and after that it fired right up. Then I drove it for about twenty miles and it sat for a couple hours and it was back to needing to crank and have the accelerator applied to fire. I would be interested in your thoughts on this. Thank you for your assistance.
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 7:50 PM
Tiny
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Did you try replacing the BPT? It could be shorted and when a command is giving it can shut down the ECM.
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Monday, July 15th, 2019 AT 11:38 AM
Tiny
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In earlier testing we ruled out the BPT and also the CAT for possible clogging. Any other ideas? Car runs fine just takes a tap on throttle to fire sometimes.
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Monday, July 15th, 2019 AT 2:28 PM
Tiny
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Have you serviced the throttle bore? It sounds like it is dirty. Vacuum leak?

Here are two guides that might help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on, that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
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Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
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I did clean the throttle bore it was a little dirty when I went to start it this morning I didn't need to press the gas but as you see in the little video I shot when I was leaving work I did need to give it some gas.
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Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 AT 7:12 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the video, it sounds like you have a weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter. Here is the fuel filter guide and location so you can change it with a guide to help you test the fuel pressure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

At Idle With Pressure Regulator Vacuum Hose:
Connected .................... Approximately 235 kPa (34 psi)
Disconnected .................... Approximately 294 kPa (43 psi)

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, July 18th, 2019 AT 9:26 AM
Tiny
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I tested the pressure and I thought it was very low but your specs are different then those online. Other sites say 50 psi. Mine was about 35 and 45 respectively and I just changed the fuel filter very recently. The car will fire without pressing the accelerator after a few seconds. It's just easier to give a little gas. No engine lights and no stalling recently? Still at a loss but looking for a newer car anyway. I would still like to know what's going on here though.
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Sunday, July 21st, 2019 AT 2:32 PM
Tiny
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35, 45 psi is too low, I would replace the fuel pump here is a guide to walk you through the steps with diagrams and instructions below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, July 22nd, 2019 AT 10:22 AM

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