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mintea240sx · 02-06-2017, 08:53 PM

Hey guys. I'm new here and I've recently bought a a 96 240sx. The guy I bought it off of said there was a vacuum leak, but when my dad and I let it idle and run, it didn't seem like there was one. Well recently, my car started to die out whenever I am at stop light for a long ass time. We changed the spark plugs, air intake (cleaned it as well) and we also changed the fuel pump. It always seems like it gets better but it still shuts off. I've also noticed it has a higher chance of shutting off if I fill up the tank the same day. I'm kind of thinking its the vacuum leak, but I've searched it up and other people said it was BOV or IACV. So I'm not sure what to do. I appreciate if you guys help me out. This issue has gotten annoying.

Thanks!

1988montecarloss · 02-06-2017, 11:59 PM

bov vented to atmosphere or recirculated? still running stock ecu?

silviaks2nr · 02-07-2017, 09:33 AM

Well start with maybe I don't know... A vacuum test? Pressurize the system and listen for leaks.

hotlavaflow · 02-07-2017, 09:37 AM

What engine? But yeah vacuum test, smoke test...

02-06-2017, 08:53 PM	#1
mintea240sx Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1996 240sx Shuts Off when idling for a long time Hey guys. I'm new here and I've recently bought a a 96 240sx. The guy I bought it off of said there was a vacuum leak, but when my dad and I let it idle and run, it didn't seem like there was one. Well recently, my car started to die out whenever I am at stop light for a long ass time. We changed the spark plugs, air intake (cleaned it as well) and we also changed the fuel pump. It always seems like it gets better but it still shuts off. I've also noticed it has a higher chance of shutting off if I fill up the tank the same day. I'm kind of thinking its the vacuum leak, but I've searched it up and other people said it was BOV or IACV. So I'm not sure what to do. I appreciate if you guys help me out. This issue has gotten annoying. Thanks!

02-06-2017, 11:59 PM	#2
1988montecarloss Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: old el paso Age: 31 Posts: 1,978 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	bov vented to atmosphere or recirculated? still running stock ecu? __________________ IG: @Haley72692

02-07-2017, 09:33 AM	#3
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Well start with maybe I don't know... A vacuum test? Pressurize the system and listen for leaks. __________________ '98 240sx 5spd kouki 2jz t56 swap build

02-07-2017, 09:37 AM	#4
hotlavaflow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BKLYN NYC Posts: 1,263 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	What engine? But yeah vacuum test, smoke test... __________________