1993 Nissan Maxima it quits

1993 NISSAN MAXIMA
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DAMNITDOG
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Engine Performance problem
1993 Nissan Maxima 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 134k miles

after driving for about an hour it shuts of and wont start if I let it set for two or more hours it will start back up only to quit an hour or so later
Feb 1, 2010 at 6:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Next time it happens don't wait for nothing,do below immediately to determine if it's a fuel or spark problem.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Feb 1, 2010 at 9:04 PM
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