1999 Nissan Sentra Won't Start

1999 NISSAN SENTRA
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LORI
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4,200 miles ago I had to have the whole distributor assembly replaced.
I was driving along and the car was still running but when i pressed the gas pedal the engine did not increase about a mile of this the engine shut off and the car would not start.
The engine turns over and it fires yet it will not start can you help
Jan 3, 2006 at 10:21 AM
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First check the disributor, if factory OEM parts were not used check there first. Also check for fuel pressure and repair as needed.
Jan 4, 2006 at 3:13 AM
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Check the distributor first, especially if non-OEM parts were used when it was replaced. Also check fuel pressure and repair as needed.

Conversation Summary

A 1999 Nissan Sentra that had its distributor assembly replaced about 4,200 miles earlier lost response to the accelerator, shut off after about a mile, and would not restart. The engine cranks and fires but will not start. The expert advised checking the distributor first if factory OEM parts were not used, and also checking fuel pressure and repairing as needed.

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