Q: I was told the car had a timing issue but i fixxed that and the car still shuts down after a minute or less

Hello. Most of the time this is caused by a bad EGR valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-exhaust-gas-recirculation-egr-valve). I usually remove the valve and inspect the ports for the EGR valve. If these ports are clogged then the problem will persist. It is possible...

The issue you are experiencing (P0031 and P1148) are known by Nissan, and has occurred with many other Versa owners. They have designed a fix for it and it is addressed under Technical Service Bulletin NTB08-074. They will install a...

Hello there. This is not uncommon at all. The most likely causes would be the start button, ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement), starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement), battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), or a wiring issue. Since this is an intermittent issue, your best bet is to try...

Hi there. What prompted you to replace those particular parts? Did testing reveal a fault? This year model, along with its sister IS models, up to 2011 had a service campaign for cylinder misfires. The campaign did not cover the...

Hi there. Sounds like the engine has either a major vacuum leak or a burned valve. Check all the vacuum lines and ports for any signs of leaks. Check the brake booster and see if it has a leaking check...

Hello - your intuition is correct. The ring and pinion gear are severely worn (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/rear-differential-humming), and will need to be replaced (w/all new ring and pinion bearings) to eliminate the "noise under load" you notice. Setting up a ring &...

Hello and thanks for writing in. It sounds like you may have a misfire of some kind that may be causing the shaking and lurching at idle. Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused...

Hi there - while there may be a very slight performance gain to be had by also replacing the rear rotors, you will be fine without doing so unless the rear brake rotors are severely grooved or otherwise worn. The...

The problem is most likely caused by a built in relay inside the TIPM or totally integrated power module or also called main engine fuse box. These go bad all the time and can cause accessory problems like you are...