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#21 of 2489 Starting not the start? - reply by iowabigguy Mar 26, 2002 (8:40 pm)
There is a starter interlock switch that might be causing you your problem. The switch is connected mechanically to the shift lever and is meant to prevent you from starting the car with the transmission in drive. Your jiggling the shift lever is probably related. These switches can go out of adjustment or fail. If your dealer can't diagnose the starting problem I would suggest you find a dealer who can or an independent auto shop and have the switch replaced. On older American cars it was mounted on the shift column and was easy/cheap to replace. I'm not familiar with the Altima with the auto trans, mine is a 5 speed manual. Rick
#22 of 2489 Emergency Brake Problem by hunter39 Apr 07, 2002 (8:35 pm)
Hi! Has anyone else had problems with their emergency brake rattling in their 2002 SL 2.5's? Mine makes a "click" everytime I step on the brake at a slow speed, like waiting to get on the freeway at those green/red lights where you creep up to the light. It also rattles! I went to the dealer, and they ordered me a new brake, but that was 3 weeks ago! How has everyone elses experience been at the dealerships regarding warranty work?
#23 of 2489 driver's window rattles by blu1 Apr 17, 2002 (8:30 pm)
I have a 2001 altima and i have taken it to the dealer twice because the driver's side front window rattles when it is partially down, it rattles whenever i hit a bump or rough pavement. They have tightened the regulator and i guess reset the rubber sealing and it still rattles--help please? anyone else have this problem? or a solution/suggestion? thanks for any assistance
#24 of 2489 Sunroof Operation by khoner13 Apr 22, 2002 (5:19 pm)
I have a 2002 SL with a sunroof, and you can reset the sunroof by opening the sunroof to the full vent position. It is explained in the manual.
#25 of 2489 dash reflections on front window by vinder Apr 23, 2002 (5:15 pm)
has anyone noticed the very pronounced dash reflection on the 2002 Altima? I rented a 2002 and found that to be very annoying--more so than in any other car I have driven. Is that something that can be corrected. One car magazine review mentioned that as a negative.Has anyone else experienced this? Replies to this message: altimasstink (May 31, 2004 6:38 am) gunnersmate (Jun 05, 2004 12:41 pm) ediamiam (Jun 07, 2004 12:27 pm) and 1 more... malinda468 (Apr 03, 2006 3:30 pm)
#26 of 2489 2002 Altima, is it that good? by ling1403 Apr 24, 2002 (6:47 pm)
NO, definitely not.   I have a 4 cyl. auto. 2.5s. Have any of you experienced some tapping noise from the engine hood? It is like a noise from circulation of chain or belt. It is not so noticible when the car is running, but in idling condition, it is very noticible. I took the car to a Nissan dealer, but what I heard was simply 'normal'. Any of you know how to erase it? Any comment will be appreciated so much.   From Eugene, OR Replies to this message: shade3 (Apr 02, 2006 9:52 am) carbuzz (May 14, 2006 4:23 pm)
#27 of 2489 amp problem by darwin7 Jun 28, 2002 (6:27 am)
Love the car, think its amazing! I have the v6 with leather and sunroof.   Having one problem though with the bose system. The amp seems to over heat if played loudly (and i dont mean ear drum bleeding loud either....just regular loud). Happens fast if the music has a lot of bass and the day is hot. When it over heats the sound breaks up...bass begins to fuzz out...sounds aweful.   Haven't brought it in yet to have them look at it yet...I'll keep you advised as to if Nissan takes care of this problem   Love the car beyond this issue though
#28 of 2489 darwin7 by afty Jun 28, 2002 (6:35 am)
Check out the Edmunds Long-Term test of the Altima. Seems their Altima has the same problem.
#29 of 2489 2002 Altima Oil Usage? by mungar60 Jul 09, 2002 (9:34 am)
I have a four month old 2002 2.5S 5-Speed with a little over 5000 miles ( mainly highway). Just before the first oil change ( around 1500 miles), I thought the oil level on the dip stick was looking slightly low. Now 3500 miles into this oil change, it looks like I'm nearly a quart low. I haven't seen any leakage at all, no oil smells and nothing noticeable coming out of the tail pipe. When I was at the dealer, I overheard someone complaining to the service dept about this same subject and was told that 'some cars just use more oil than others'. Has anyone else run into this type of problem? I'd like to know if this is common to 2002 Alty's before I raise hell with the service dept. Thanks. Replies to this message: juliababe (Sep 15, 2006 3:14 am) latasha (Jul 25, 2007 11:08 am)
#30 of 2489 mungar60 by afty Jul 09, 2002 (10:10 am)
I have heard other Altima 2.5 owners complain about excessive oil usage. Good luck getting help from your service department. Replies to this message: chub03 (Oct 05, 2005 7:45 am)

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