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Starts but does not accelerate

Nissan Almera 2007  138000 miles
Good afternoon, I have a Nissan Almera 2007, which starts but does not accelerate. The first failure that appeared and was detected by the scanner was a crankshaft sensor damage. It was replaced together with a coil that was failing too. The car worked properly for some days, until the engine started vibrating and losing power. This got worse with time and, today, it does not accelerate nor work properly any longer. I've checked the rear stop lights and they are working. When changing the gear to reverse the car, it usually stalls.
Hans from United States 9 years ago  
HA
14 reports 
APPOLINE from United States 9 years ago
According to my mechanic, the car stalls either when the reverse lights are failing or when there is a damaged sensor in the reverse box. I had your same problem and, in my case, it was a failure in the reverse lights.
nabster from South Africa 7 years ago
I am driving a nissan almera 2003 model, the car is starting but when i accelerates it only comes up to 2500 revs and then it starts jerking. I replaced the MAF sensor as well as the throttle position sensor, but its still doing the same thing, please help
Bone from Canada 3 years ago
I have the same problem and I need a help
Colly from South Africa a year ago
@BoneHi, I have the same problem too
Joe1234 from South Africa 7 months ago
I have the same problem
Boets from South Africa 3 months ago
Hi did you manage to diagnose this problem, please email me muneebcariem6@gmail.com,im having the same problem
anoe from other 3 years ago
My car does the same, did you get a fix
Sipho from South Africa 2 years ago
I also hv tht prblm. Any help pls
Tollie from South Africa 2 years ago
All the lights go except the the engine light when I put on the ignition, car doesn't want to start, pls help
St.peter from Nigeria 2 years ago
I am also having the same issue of acceleration
Reincarnation from South Africa a year ago
When last did you do a service on the car ?
simovee from United Kingdom a year ago
Had the same problem, daft as it sounds mine started when I replaced back light bulbs with LEDs garage had heard about this and change them back to normal bulbs, problem fixed. Nissan know about this fault.
Bajila from South Africa a year ago
I've Nissan Almera 2005 model cranks but not start
meris from Guyana 7 months ago
Having the same problem here, please can anyone help,, my car start but acceleration not good
Boets from South Africa 3 months ago
Hi I have a 2004 Almera, when driving and coming to a stop the rpm would go up 1500 then drop to 1000rpm,cant get the car to idle lower than 1000 rpm changed throttle position sensor, idling control sensor still have the same problem?
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No spark in all coils

Nissan Almera 2004  340000 miles
All coils are not sparking. So the engine is not starting o
Lucky from South Africa 2 years ago  
LU
17 reports 
kolonyana from South Africa 2 years ago
The same problem,there is no spark no stard for alimera 16v 2001 model your advise
Mnguni from South Africa 9 months ago
No spark when I am starting
Automotive from South Africa a year ago
Cam sensor / crank sensor
Mogomotsi from South Africa a year ago
Have changed both pickup sensors but still no spark
Ohiz from Nigeria a year ago
Have the Head lamps and fan changed, now Check Engine light will not on eng will not start, no spk at all
Sydney from South Africa a year ago
Will check it out. Where is the crank sensor situated
Gideon from South Africa 8 months ago
One is in front of the engine for the cam and other ones is onder starter motor for the crank sensor
Jozi from South Africa a year ago
Nissan Almera not showing engine light not sparking no fuel on injectors
Prince ace from South Africa a year ago
Did you try getting your computer box tested or check the ecu fuse if it's not blown...
Jays from South Africa 6 months ago
Where is the ecu fuse
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Coil failure

Nissan Almera 2002  2000 miles
Even though the four coils are working, coil number 1 has no spark. I was told this has to do with a computer failure. The strange thing is that sometimes it works and others it does not. I've already changed all the coils and only one of them does not spark. What can it be?
Fie from United States 8 years ago  
FI
23 reports 
charlotte from United States 8 years ago
It might be the top dead center sensor.
Alieu from other 6 years ago
Hey when the coil are not working how the my Nissan almera act
Shivan from South Africa 2 years ago
I also got the some problem 2 pls hlep me
Chisomo from South Africa a year ago
Hi guy I've got the same problem no spark I've bought four coil plug and Crank sensor but still not spark,the engine sing is on dish board,what it can be WhatsApp me on 0603413594 plz
Manmanemanr from other a year ago
Cheers mate...one of the posible cause is the ecu not sending signal to the coil...just check the pin for signal at the coil socket harnes side with test light you will found no ground wether power on or off...you can compare to the other 3 socket to double confirm
hkabwe2017@gmail.com from South Africa 7 months ago
I have seen more questions than answers. What is this platform for?
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Car dose not start starting

Nissan Almera 2008 saloon 30000 miles
Engine turn over fuel is good
dj45 from other 5 years ago  
DJ
Rank 3
7 reports 
dj45 from other 5 years ago
No still not starting the fuel seems like the fuel not getting to the injectors

Won't start turns but won't fire

Nissan Almera 2004 Hatch back s 35550 miles
Won't start turns but won't fire
Donkey from United Kingdom 4 years ago  
DO
8 reports 
Fanie Perold from South Africa 3 years ago
Changed timing chain and sensors car wont start. Fuel and spark working.
Fankie from South Africa 8 months ago
They go and stop the engien
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NATS error code

Nissan Almera 2004  136000 miles
The immobilizer light is turned on, which indicates there is a failure in the NATS or immobilizer system. The vehicle occasionally stalls and starts without a problem. But there are some other occasions, which have been more frequent lately, in which the engine does not start working again after it stalls.
hoda from United States 8 years ago  
HO
3 reports 
suki from United States 8 years ago
You need to change both the crankshaft and camshaft sensors and then reset your computer.
Ssna from United Kingdom 6 months ago
It's been done by the mechanic recently still having a problem do I need to change the cam chain
Aligator from South Africa 4 months ago
I need help what can the fault in the Almera twin cam 16valve parked the car for a month now it not starting , the fuel is coming well as spark is there what can be the cause
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When the check engine light is off it doesn't start

Nissan Almera 2005  17486 miles
Check engine light off doesn't start
Zwesh from South Africa 2 years ago  
ZW
10 reports 
FeeNix from South Africa 2 years ago
I have spark and fuel pressure but the injectors dont pulse
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2001 Nissan Almera No spark not the coils not the sensors no the ecu.

Nissan Almera 2001  220000 miles
Not the coils not the ecu not the sensors. What else can it be?
Jays from South Africa 6 months ago  
JA
Rank 6
3 reports 
Jays from South Africa 6 months ago
No spark Nissan Almera 2001. Not the coils not the sensors not the ecu. What else can it be?
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Fuse to Spark Plug keeps blowing

Nissan Almera 2001 Hatchback Automatic 1.8 110000 miles
Since January my car has stopped on me about 6 times now. The AA was convinced the first time that it was the fuel pump but it turned out to be the fuse to the Spark Plugs had gone. Each time the fuse is changed and I drive again no problem until it happens again. The car has been in the garage various times. Spark Plugs were changed, a thorough check of wiring, bits clean up and replaced and yesterday all 4 coils were replaced. Today it happened again. I had only just started the car up and driven less than 10 feet. It doesn't always happen from cold although 3 have been from cold and 3 from… Read complete
Hayley from United Kingdom 4 years ago  
HA
2 reports 
Hayley from United Kingdom 4 years ago
Regretfully I had to make the hard decision to get rid of the car as the fault could not be solved.
wise from South Africa 3 years ago
Easy change your crankshaft sensor
Lydia from South Africa a year ago
What can cause a Nissan Almera to jeep burning the coils. Airleackage checked. Sparkplugs checked. Coil wires checked. Crankshaft sensor checked
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The car just crank

Nissan Almera 2005 Sedan 350525 miles
The car it doesn't start. Its just swing only
Peter from South Africa 3 years ago  
PE
5 reports 
Nelson from South Africa 3 years ago
Took a long time to start when it started went around the block switch off then wont start even after swinging for a while
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Radiator cooling fan does not start

Nissan Almera 2005  127000 miles
When repairing the radiator, some connectors from the cooling fans were damaged. I've replaced the two blown fuses but the radiator fan does not start working; it is only when turning the air conditioning on that both of them start working. If anyone has had this problem and solved it, please let me know.
chester from United States 9 years ago  
CH
4 reports 
Bige from United States 9 years ago
Buddy, you should check the temperature sensor in the engine. Check as well that the thermostat is working and that the radiator plug is the right one, original and of 0.9 pounds. Even more, its spring must not be hard, but soft. Hope it helps you find the solution to your problem.
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Engin problem

Nissan Almera 2002 1.6 manual 5 speed 190000 miles
Morning
I drive Nissan almer 2002 model. When I start my car engine running only but is not start, help me please what was the problem of this please?
sechogelamn@gmail.com from South Africa 6 months ago  
SE
1 reply 
sechogelamn@gmail.com from South Africa 6 months ago
The engin is running but is not starting
What was the problem, everything is working problem is on the engin only
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No engine check light no spark and fuel

Nissan Almera 2005  198000 miles
A client brought me his nissan almera vehicle was in a accident on the left frond side after the panel beaters finished he drove 300km home where the car stalled and since then the fuel pump doesnt prime there is no spark and no engine check light i checked wiring replaced cam and crank sensors fitted new coils changed out all fuses and relays still no start i did notice the security light flashes when i switch ign on it the light stays on
AUTO ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS from South Africa 7 months ago  
AU
9 reports 
Alex from South Africa 4 months ago
Check the computer box
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Won't start

Nissan Almera 2001 Saden 3000000 miles
Won't start from ignition switch on going on and full pump not going on but if I push computer rely together fuel pump goes on but not starting
donovanandrerose@gmail.com from South Africa a year ago  
DO
1 reply 
Bruce from United States a year ago
If the car is not starting and the fuel pump is not turning on when the ignition switch is turned on, it could be a problem with the ignition switch or a malfunctioning component.
Here are a few things you can try:

Check the ignition switch. The ignition switch is responsible for turning on the fuel pump and other systems when the car is started. If the ignition switch is not functioning properly, it can cause the car to not start. You can check the ignition switch by inspecting it for any visible damage or wear and by testing it to see if it is functioning properly.
Check the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay is responsible for turning on the fuel pump when the car is started. If the relay is not functioning properly, it can cause the fuel pump to not turn on and the car to not start. You can check the relay by inspecting it for any visible damage or wear and by testing it to see if it is functioning properly.
Check the fuel pump. The fuel pump is responsible for pumping fuel from the fuel tank to the engine. If the fuel pump is not functioning properly, it can cause the car to not start. You can check the fuel pump by inspecting it for any visible damage or wear and by testing it to see if it is functioning properly.
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Car won't start because of immobiliser

Nissan Almera 2000  600000 miles
My used to start ok and then on another day it wouldn't and now it won't start for me at all
Alliemae from Ireland 8 years ago  
AL
9 reports 
Wale from other a year ago
I am having similar issues
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The car would not spark which makes the car not to start

Nissan Almera 2001 Boot 220505 miles
I have changed my Nissan almera the engen and put another one, after putting all the plugs and everything thing else back in place my car would not start
Kaven from South Africa 2 years ago  
KA
2 reports 
Mogomotsi from South Africa a year ago
Hi just had another engine put in now the engine has no spark
Reabi from South Africa 9 months ago
Any luck bro , have the same problem then opened injectors via bypass
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My car is 2013 model manual gear nissan almeral, if i turn the ignitio

Nissan Almera 2013 Saloon 65000 miles
The car is misfiring only coil 1to3 that is working number4 did not have current at all i tried change the coil it was the same thing,
I tried to diagnose the car the machine didnt show any fault i really need help.
Pastsam from Nigeria 5 months ago  
PA
1 report 
Samafeni from other 23 days ago
Same problem with my almera
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The car doesn't wanna start

Nissan Almera 2023 Manual  300 miles
The engine is stiff and the starter is unable to turn it nice
Shawn from South Africa 13 days ago  
SH

Nissan Almera

Nissan Almera 2006 Nissan  180000 miles
Good day I have a Nissan Almera and only 2 coil packs are firing and 2 are not but if I take the 2 that's not firing and swap it over it works.
Justin from South Africa a month ago  
JU

No power on injectors

Nissan Almera 2004  200000 miles
What is the reason not to have power on injectors but coils got spark?
Andrew from South Africa 2 months ago  
AN

Intermittant power reduction.

Nissan Almera 2004  156000 miles
At times while driving engine would start stiffiling and would have to excelerate a lot to keep it going. When come to a stop, engine power would die down almost to cut off, service light does not come on dashboard. Could this be the catalyst malfunctioning?
tonyvalentine53@gmail.com from Trinidad and Tobago 5 months ago  
TO
4 reports 

Nissan Almera 1.6 refusing to start after driving it to the mechanic s

Nissan Almera 2004 Sedan manual 1.6 242000 miles
Nissan Almera 1.6 Manual petrol engine suddenly cannot start after driving the car to the mechanic for normal servicing. He says only 2 plugs are firing. What might be the problem?
ALIEBZ from South Africa 8 months ago  
AL
2 reports 

Starting issue

Nissan Almera 2013 Manual 56000 miles
My car won't start it's been over a week now it's rolling fine but won't start... I just changed the 2 censor
Wale from other a year ago  
WA
2 reports 

Cannot start car

Nissan Almera 2001 automatic 157005 miles
Car only cranks, engine light not becoming on
Rhulio from South Africa 2 years ago  
RH
4 reports 

It doesn't spark after whe did a complete engin overhaul

Nissan Almera 2002 Hatchback manual 138999 miles
It's doesn't wanna spark after whe did a complete engin overhaul whe did change the coil packs
Helpfulness from South Africa 2 years ago  
HE
2 reports 

Coil pack are burning number 3

Nissan Almera 2005 Sedan / 1.6 liter / automatic 261000 miles
Coil pack are burning and I've change the and bought 2 of them and they are burn within 3 days
Andriano from South Africa 2 years ago  
AN
2 reports 

Coil 2 and 5

Nissan Almera 2006 Qg18 180000 miles
Good morning I have qg18 Nissan almera 2006 I have overhull the engine but now 2 and 4 is not getting spark. Ihave changed the oil around still does not get spark
Jeff from South Africa 3 years ago  
JE
6 reports 

Cranking but not starting

Nissan Almera 2006 1.8 100000 miles
Changed timing kit and crank and cam sensors
Nelson from South Africa 3 years ago  
NE
3 reports 

Nats problem

Nissan Almera 2002  75000 miles
Got nats codes 1610 & 1612 engine cranks but no start no spark at plugs. Nats light on dash continuously flashes. Any ideas thanks
ZEFFER from United Kingdom 4 years ago  
ZE
4 reports 
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