Car starts but won't idle.

Asked by Rory2010 Nov 01, 2016 at 07:46 AM about the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2001 Sentra which starts, but will not idle.  It has a carburetor.  In the morning it starts and idles, but once it warms up it doesn't idle.

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Samuel answered 7 years ago

Doubt it is carbeurated, do you have 1.8L engine? Or 2.0L engine?

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GuruCZCKC answered 5 years ago

I have a 91 Nissan Sentra to keep it running I have to keep my foot on the gas and will not idle

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