The 2.5 altima's had a recall on that problem about 2-3 years ago. Go to edmunds or progressive find the recall letter and the dealer will fix it free. well here you go:
Recall ID # 07V527000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Date:
NOV 14, 2007
Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Model Affected:
ALTIMA
Potential Units Affected:
653910
Recall Details
Recall Date:
NOV 14, 2007
Model Affected:
2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN
THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
Consequence: IF THE
INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS SO
BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME
TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A
CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL
REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. CERTAIN MY 2006 ALTIMAS WHICH HAVE
BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 06V223 (NISSAN R0606)
ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SINCE THE REPROGRAMMING FOR 06V223 ALSO
INCLUDED THIS REPROGRAMMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2007.
OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Potential Units Affected:
653910
Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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