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2000 Nissan Altima Problems
AC Not Cold Due to Pressure Hose Leak
The AC system may blow warm air due to refrigerant loss caused by a leaking low pressure AC hose. These hoses commonly develop a leak at the hose crimp connection.
Check Engne Light, Misfire, Rough Idle
An engine vacuum leak from the intake manifold gasket may cause the engine to misfire or have a rough idle which may also illuminating the Check Engine Light.
Engine Cranks and Doesn't Start or Runs Rough
The camshaft driven distributor can leak oil and cause a malfunction of the crankshaft position sensor. The engine may crank but not start or run very poorly.
Check Engine Light due to faulty canister vent valve
The Check Engine Light may illuminate due to a defective canister vent control valve in the emissions control system.
Check Engine Light due to problem in vehicle speed sensor circuit
Flakey Air Conditioning
from a cold start air conditioning works fine and will continue to work fine as long as engine is running and air conditioning stays on, drove 200 miles and air blew cold entire time. Stopped to get a drink turning off car. Engine restarted but Air conditioning compressor would not come back on. When engine completely cooled and air system stabilized air compressor came back on and air was cold again. This situation was repeated dozens of ti...