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  1. anthonyv90

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    my friends 89 nissan sentra is having some trouble.when i try to turn it on it wont start until i push the accelerator all the way down...and when i let go of the accelerator it turns off...what could it be?:huh:
     
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    I came across this on a Cavalier that i once had. The throttle sensor worked fine but the idle sensor took a crap?
     
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    so what should i do?
     
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    I'm not familiar with Nissans. I traced my problem down through a Chilton book.
     
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    my friend has a 90 Sentra, they are carbureted, try adjusting the idle screw
     
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