2002 nissan sentra se r 2.5l hard to start sometimes

Asked by Nanasurus Dec 19, 2018 at 11:43 PM about the 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ok so i just had my exhaust manifold replaced, head gasket
done my timing chain cover thingy replaced, new spark
plugs, and coil packs. The problem is that it will start up run
fantastic, inwill shut it off it will start again run amazing the
next time nothing. It trys to crank over but it wont catch,
leave it for a while it will turn on. Im at my wits end with this
car and my bank account cant take much more expense. I
loooove this car and want to keep it however if it continues
to be a pain i will need to get rid of it. Please help any
suggestions would be great.

1 Answer

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s your cam sinsor code on by chance. If so here is your fix. Take the cam sinsor off and cut out a thin gasket to put between it and the block. I made mine from a 9 volt battery package. This repaired my Nissan when it wouldn’t start. Trust me on this. It worked.

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