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Nissan Altima
Report: Crankshaft and Camshaft Sensors Leaking Oil Into Connector
Nissan Altima Problem
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Engine Affected: 2.5L 4 Cylinder
Average Mileage: 92,209 mi (41,100 mi - 160,000 mi)
Crankshaft and camshaft position sensors can leak oil into the connector causing Check Engine Light illumination. The engine may also stall as a result. Leaking sensors should be replaced. Certain 2002 models were recalled for a separate camshaft and crankshaft sensor issue. For more information on the recall please click here»
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Report #1Visitor, 2003 Nissan Altima, 87,000 mi
service engine soon light on...diagnosis: cam and crank position sensors
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Report #2Visitor, 2006 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 41,100 mi
I have replaced the crankshaft sensor twice in 2 days. The check engine light just wont stay cleared. I am going to be replacing the connector since I feel it is broken. Hopefully it is the problem.
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Report #3Visitor, 2003 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 86,500 mi
Camshaft sensor went bad. Car was cutting off while driving. I was told repair shop this is a very common problem with Nissan Altima's. Cost of repair(labor and part) was $165
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Report #4Visitor, 2003 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 150,000 mi
engine stalls
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Report #5Visitor, 2002 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 160,000 mi
Check Engine light came on. Trouble starting in cold. Also replaced idle plate.
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Report #6Visitor, 2005 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 98,000 mi
Engine would "choke" when driving. Had a hard time starting the engine. Replaced the sensors.
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Report #7Rosario0814, 2003 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 123,000 mi
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Report #8bojinglee, 2005 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 100,600 mi
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Report #9Visitor, 2002 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 118,000 mi
Had to have both the Cam and Crank shafts replaced. Ran perfectly after that!
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Report #10Visitor, 2006 Nissan Altima
crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced
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Report #11Visitor, 2006 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 65,000 mi
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Report #12Visitor, 2002 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 104,000 mi
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Report #13Visitor, 2006 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 68,000 mi
NOt Fixed yet
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Report #14Visitor, 2006 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 44,726 mi
Replacing cam and crank sensors.
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Report #15Visitor, 2004 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 45,000 mi
The car would stall or not start. It was bad cam and crankshaft sensors. I replaced the sensors. Upon researching it, it seemed like this was a widespread problem that probably should have been covered with a recall.
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