Saturday, January 29, 2011

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* 91 Nissan Sentra 1.6 4speed manual question about timing- - 1 messages, 1
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http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.nissan/t/dead845dbec56614?hl=en
* 91 Nissan Sentra 1.6 4speed manual IAC question- - 1 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.nissan/t/aede1ec0ebefc352?hl=en

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TOPIC: 91 Nissan Sentra 1.6 4speed manual question about timing-
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.nissan/t/dead845dbec56614?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Jan 27 2011 4:04 pm
From: nucleus


if the wires on the 91 MAF sensor are totally sealed, you may find
it acceptable to insert a (straight) pin into each wire near the
connector,
to allow access for voltage measurement. if the wires are NOT totally
sealed, you may find it acceptable to "back probe" the connector pins
with (straight) pins for voltage measurement. respondent "Me" is
correct
about faulty MAF sensors, the MAF allows the ECM to calculate the
injector pulse width. if you ever have the need to see if the ECM is
sending a pulse to each injector, you can insert a "noid" light into
the
specific injector circuit (i once used an analog voltmeter to see the
pulse,
when diagnosing an engine that would not start).

does your 91 have the TPS (throttle position sensor)? if it does,
you
can check he TPS using the (straight) pin method, however, i would be
surprised if this is your problem.

can you give more details about the "stumbling" problem? does it
occur when you suddenly open the butterfly when NOT driving?
or does it occur only when you are accelerating (under load) while
going through the gears?

this thread assumes you have checked for constant fuel pressure to
the injectors (and that the fuel pump is NOT an issue).

would be interested in more details about your Consult device.

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TOPIC: 91 Nissan Sentra 1.6 4speed manual IAC question-
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.nissan/t/aede1ec0ebefc352?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Jan 28 2011 8:34 pm
From: robbie


I just had a complete failure and now I hope to be able to determine
what was malfunctioning. The car started fine but then when i tried to
give it throttle it bogged down as if it were losing power and then i
got it to run again (roll started it) for about 1/4 mile with very
light throttle. it was idling no problem.I parked, went into the
grocery store for less than 5 minutes, came back out, car refused to
start. it cranked over strong but i never heard it fire. about three
times i heard a muffled kind of detonation like it was thinking about
starting but it never did. so i'm thinking that the coil might be the
culprit. or the fuel pump died even though it always tested fine.
comments/suggestions? thanks! rw

On Jan 2, 8:44 pm, "Joe AutoDrill" <autodr...@yunx.com> wrote:
> >I replaced the distributor already throwing parts at it and still have
> >the same symptoms. Also the car will not hesitate at all until it is
> >operating temperature.
>
> CLIP
>
> My problems only existed when the car was warm *until* it completely died..
> Then even re-starting when cold wasnot possible,but it died under full load
> driving (highway at 75 MPH both times) and when warmed both times.
>
> Did you replace it all the way into the engine or just the top end?  When I
> say the "disributor stalk" I'm not sure what exactly is included, but I
> envision them replacing mine all the way down to whatever gear inside the
> engine spun the mechanism that is the dstributor and timing, etc. not just
> the top end.  Unfortunately, I had a mechanic do it so I don't know exactly
> what parts are involved but I do know it was a multi-hour job, not just
> spare parts.
>
> For you, I hope it is just a small fix, but do not disregard the distributor
> issue if you didn'tdo a 100% top to bottom pull and replace either.  Which
> for all I know, you actually did do.
>
> Regards,
> Joe Agro, Jr.
> (800) 871-5022
> 01.908.542.0244
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