1995 Nissan Altima Sputters and Dies

NISSAN ALTIMA
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SKYNSWEDE
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Hi, newbie here. i have a 1995 altima that after about 7 miles of driving started spittin n sputterin, blew some black smoke than died. i left the car sit for about an hour , tried to start it and it started up and ran fine for about 5 miles and did the same, than i noticed the check engine light came on . What could be going wrong ?
Jan 17, 2006 at 4:58 PM
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FISHERMAN
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Oxigen sensor.... 60% sure
But, you have to use the diagnostic port with the scanner
\to be 100% sure and to reset the computer, go to the
autozone and rent it, for free the scanner tool, there can explain you how to use it.

Hope it helps.

Manuel.
Jan 18, 2006 at 1:08 AM
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Scan the 1995 Altima at the diagnostic port with a code reader (available to rent free at AutoZone) to confirm the fault and reset the computer. An oxygen sensor is a possible cause, but codes should be checked before replacing parts.

Conversation Summary

The owner reported a 1995 Altima that sputtered, emitted black smoke, and stalled after several miles, then restarted after sitting and repeated the problem with the check engine light on. The expert suggested a possible oxygen sensor fault but advised scanning the diagnostic port to confirm the cause and reset the computer, noting a free scanner rental at AutoZone.

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