P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Nissan Altima‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Altima uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more
P0011 is a common (and serious) OBD II diagnostic trouble code that can occur in the Nissan Altima. In fact, the Altima gets P0011 more than almost any other vehicle (not made by GM). It indicates an issue with your car’s Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system. The first thing you should do when you have … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Nissan Altima is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your Altima into an OBDII scanner. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms and ways to diagnose the P0496 in your Nissan Altima. Good Luck! … Read more
P0306 is a fairly common trouble code with the Nissan Altima. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0306 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Altima. The nice thing about P0306 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems much … Read more
P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Nissan Altima. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Altima. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems simpler … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Nissan Altima is P0174. It indicates that your Nissan Altima is running lean on the bank two side of the engine. P0174 and P0171 (fuel trim lean bank one) are the most frequently seen air/fuel mixture-related codes. If they appear together, it reduces the list of … Read more
P0175 is a common trouble code that can appear in the Nissan Altima. It’s generic, so it has the same meaning for your car as it would any other automobile. There are MANY issues that can cause P0175 in the Altima. If there are other codes present, use them to eliminate potential causes and save … Read more
P0021 is a common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Nissan Altima can have VVT, and is prone to developing this code. P0021 is a generic OBDII code. This means that it has the same definition regardless of the make … Read more
P0013 is a frequent OBDII trouble code. It is generic, which means that it has the same meaning for the Nissan Altima, as it would any other vehicle. It only affects vehicles with Variable Valve Timing. Below we’ll outline the major symptoms and causes of P0013, as well as the most common fixes. … Read more
P0010 is a relatively common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Nissan Altima can have VVT and is prone to developing this code. P0010 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your Altima’s oil as soon as possible. P0010 is a … Read more