My 2002 xterra dies while I'm driving.

Asked by WendiD Apr 22, 2017 at 01:40 PM about the 2002 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car( 2002 Nissan Xterra) cuts of while
I'm driving or idling. When it cuts off I am
able to restart it. Any suggestions what it
could be wrong with. The check engine
light is on.

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Don answered 7 years ago

have your mass air flow sensor tested.....a fluke meter on ohms will tell the story on the part its self

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Don answered 7 years ago

you also have the option of first going to auto zone and having them scan your obd2 system for free then you know why the check engine light is on at first, and thats most cirtianly linked to your drivability problem

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