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2000-2006 Nissan Sentra: RPM Drops to Zero while Driving

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:24:17 -0700

RPM Drops to Zero while Driving, releasing X-pedal and car slows down and RPM needle drops to Zero and car starts to Shake/Vibrate.

cleaned throttle body, air flow sensor, changed coil packs, no engine light comes on, changed speed sensor because of misfiring (not changing to 2nd gear).

Didnt service injectors yet, its a bit expensive .

please help me!!

⟐ Answer edited June 14, 2023 at 13:24 MST

2013-Present Nissan Sentra: engine reving up and down while driving at a high speed

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:46:00 -0700

why is the engine reving up and down and the rpm’s going up and down while driving at a high speed?

⟐ Commented August 23, 2019 at 16:46 MST

2000-2006 Nissan Sentra: Hard starting after sitting overnight and sometimes just a few hours

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 09:10:59 -0700

my suspicions are maybe fuel pressure, fuel sensor, filter, or maybe electrical I honestly don't know please try to help me

⟐ Answer accepted January 04, 2019 at 9:10 MST

2013-Present Nissan Sentra: My car is hesitant to accelerate. Is it brake issue?

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 14:35:00 -0700

I heard a squealing sound in my rear back of my car a month ago. I immediately took it to a dealer and found that my rear passenger side brake shoes need to be replaced. They gave me a higher quote so I took it to a nearby mechanic store and they did a diagnostic brake check for $35 and found that my rear brake drum needs to be replaced and adjusted and they took $240. Last week I found it hard to accelerate after braking at a traffic signal. I pushed the accelerator smoothly and heard a squishing noise. Why is this happening and why is it hard or hesitant to accelerate few times after releasing the foot from the brake?

Previously I had a master cylinder replaced as advised. I also had self-brake adjuster replaced another time while I was on a road trip. Infact, before I went for a road trip I got my car serviced and got it checked before I set off. I am vexed with this brake problem and service as its just costing money. Can anyone tell why is it hard to accelerate now or hesitant to accelerate after applying brakes?

⟐ Answered July 25, 2021 at 14:35 MST

2013-Present Nissan Sentra: How do I fix my horn?

Tue, 23 May 2023 09:58:37 -0700

The horn doesn't honk

⟐ Commented May 23, 2023 at 9:58 MST

2013-Present Nissan Sentra: Power window slows and stops half way up, goes completely down.

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:51:13 -0700

Power window rolls down but only half way up on a 2018 Nissan Sentra driver's side... What do I do? What tools do I need? Blessings to the helper!

⟐ Answer edited May 13, 2022 at 7:51 MST

Nissan Sentra: 2017 Sentra SV trans oil pan

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:20:36 -0700

The trans oil pan on my 2017 Nissan Sentra SV had a crack (crushed) and I purchased a new pan. When installing the new pan, two of the 15 bolts didn't tighten to spec of 8.7 ft. lbs of torque. Will this most likely create leakage issues? Or, is the 13pts of torque enough?

⟐ Answer accepted November 17, 2025 at 11:20 MST

2007-2012 Nissan Sentra: ماشین روشن نمی شود The car does not start

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:30:26 -0700

هنگام باز کردن سویچ، لامپ عقل موتور خاموش است

Translation

When opening the switch, the rear engine light is off

⟐ Answered September 25, 2023 at 10:30 MST

2007-2012 Nissan Sentra: Why did I lose power of acceleration, while driving?

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:53:22 -0700

I was going 55 in my 2007 Nissan sentra, then, all of a sudden i lost power. The car stayed on but when I went to push the gas, the rpm nor the speed would move. So I put it in park then back in drive, had to hold pedal to floor to move ,max speed 2mph. Got to my driveway an it started accelerating normal

Don't know why, any suggestions???

⟐ Answered March 13, 2021 at 9:53 MST

1990-1995 Nissan Sentra: Changing engines from nissan fb 13 to hb 12

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 23:29:11 -0700

Can l replace my nissan fb 13 engine with a nissan sunny hb 12 engine. the engine is giving me problems. what are the areas that l will have to change including parts and systems? what advise can you give me on this issue?

⟐ Answered March 20, 2018 at 23:29 MST

1990-1995 Nissan Sentra: wet and black spark plugs

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 23:08:14 -0700

l started noticing that the car was now lacking power, and when l checked the plugs. l realized they were black and wet. what can be the causes and how can l differentiate that the wet substance is petrol or oil?

⟐ Answer accepted March 18, 2018 at 23:08 MST

2007-2012 Nissan Sentra: Radio and some dash components not working

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:16:26 -0700

After a reverse polarity situation while changing the battery, be careful who you allow to work on your car, replaced burned fuses under dash and under hood. Couldn't find fuse to radio and trip mileage,etc. Is there another fuse not shown in service manuel perhaps

⟐ Answered March 02, 2018 at 8:16 MST

2013-Present Nissan Sentra: Why do RPM/engine surge when over 80mph?

Tue, 07 May 2019 15:56:14 -0700

I have a 2016 Nissan Sentra. It only has 65k miles on it. When I hit 80 mph, the rpm needle starts jumping up and down by 20 rpms back and forth, as the engine revs. The car when physically lurches a bit.

Also, maybe unrelated, the AC is only cold when I'm driving at least 60. The AC also “revs” and blows sporadically at different speeds on its own.

Please give me possible causes. If like to have some insight before I go to the autoshop and get lied to left and right.

2013-Present Nissan Sentra: Why is my car doing this?

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:59:20 -0700

Rpm’s fluctuate at idle, car shakes, and shuts off. Goes into limp mode, and is hesitant to accelerate, Check engine light has been on throwing a code for a mass airflow sensor, I have replaced the MAF and that is NOT the issue.

⟐ Commented August 11, 2025 at 23:59 MST

2013-Present Nissan Sentra: Why is my sentra revving up and down at high speed

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:02:31 -0700

i have sentra 2014 1.6cc engine, the issue is that it has high rpm at the highway around 3100rpm at speed of 70 miles !!!

some time it go down to 2500rpm at the same speed !!

Note

its not fluctuate in rpm it just remains on rpm rating mintion above and I don’t know the reason!

did any one has the same issue ?

⟐ Answered March 08, 2023 at 6:02 MST

2007-2012 Nissan Sentra: Once I reach 40MPH, engine whines, and RPM's don't move.

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 23:33:22 -0700

When my 2007 Sentra reaches 40mph, the RPM’s drop to 2 and the car whines, but will still accelerate. Just recently changed the catalytic converter. Could this be a transmission issue, or just a sensor.

⟐ Answered September 24, 2019 at 23:33 MST

2007-2012 Nissan Sentra: Where is reset button on Nissan sentra 2008

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:29:45 -0700

Hi,

I have Nissan Sentra 2008 and my problem is a steady low tire pressure light flashing on my dash. The dealership mechanic checked and adjusted the pressure in all wheels but the TPMS light is still on. Doing research on the Internet I found that TPMS sensors should be reset by pushing Reset button. So my question is where is reset button in my car?

If this does not help I will start checking/replacing TPMS sensors in each wheel but I 'd like to avoid that.

Thank you!

⟐ Commented January 17, 2026 at 11:29 MST

2013-Present Nissan Sentra: Why is rpm fluctuate and car jumping while driving

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:16:52 -0700

Why is my 2016 nissan sentra rpm going up and down and car shuttering going down road and at take off

⟐ Answered August 27, 2025 at 17:16 MST

2000-2006 Nissan Sentra: Replacement on fuel injector

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:07:58 -0700

Replace fuel injectors

2000 nissan sentra 1.8

⟐ Answered March 31, 2025 at 19:07 MST

2013-Present Nissan Sentra: What do I need to remove to replace my starter?

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:18:33 -0700

Please excuse if I don't use the correct terms I'm definitely not a mechanic I just have fixed my cars as they break, but here it goes. I need to replace the starter in my car and the videos I'm watching on YouTube go from an untouched engine to everything already taken apart and then removing the starter without fully explaining what all I need to disconnect. I'm also curious if I disconnect the radiator hoses do I need to drain my radiator first? If so does that mean that I will need to bleed the air out of the radiator after I refill it? Also is it easier to handle this job underneath my car or above the engine? Because of course it's raining for the first time in a year in California so I'm not too excited about crawling underneath a wet car but if that's going to be the easiest way I don't mind

⟐ Answered January 26, 2025 at 18:18 MST