1991 Nissan Sentra CAR WON'T STAY STARTED

1991 NISSAN SENTRA
266,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MTYSON
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I can start the car fine, (for the past 3 weeks I have had to give it gas to get it started--thought it might be fuel filter but never got around to changing--my son always had the car), anyway it starts fine but when put in drive it stalls, if I rev the engine really fast when in "N" or "D" and pop it into drive it still stalls. Thank you for any suggestions you might have.
Jan 29, 2009 at 2:15 AM
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ZACKMAN
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[quote] I rev the engine really fast when in "N" or "D" and pop it into drive it still stalls. [quote]

Please discontinue doing this, unless you have another transmission laying around, and the knowledge to install it.

Replace your fuel filter, to start with. Then check to make sure your idle speed is set at 750 rpms and ignition timing at 8 BTDC. Once that is done, you may want to check your ignition parts: plugs, wires, cap, rotor. Also check your throttle position sensor by the throttle body. The ECM uses that to adjust timing and fuel delivery.
Jan 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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