So Monday as i start my car, i realize that i have a bunch of trash in my cup holder, so i go to the garage to throw it in the garbage. Next thing i know my car is dead, but the radio is still on. I take the key out and start it back up, it cranks for about 4 seconds before turning on (usually cranks up instantly). I still drove it to school and about 10 total start ups later that day. Everything seemed to be fine. No issues this morning either, but as of 30 minutes ago, i went to turn it on, and started to back out of my driveway, but than decided to pull up to make sure i didnt hit the tree (its curvy driveway lol). And it died on me AGAIN. Now it has a CEL and the SLIP light is on. So confused now. Got school 4 days a week so its going to be rough to take it to the dealership (maybe take it to Mike Shad Nissan?). And with my parents being in Thailand untill the middle of this month and the weather, i just dont know what to do!

Someone throw me some ides about WTF is up with my car. Thank you so much...

 

I had a problem similar to this, ended up being my throttle body going out which was replaced under warranty by the dealer. At first my car would BARELY start (freaked me out) then when I drove it, it was extremely sluggish. So I pulled over and let it sit for a second and did it again. The next time it drove fine, but my CEL and SLIP lights stayed on. I immediately took it to the dealer who replaced it.

Hope that helps.

 

For future reference just in case this happens to me or to anyone, how does the throttle body go out? it gets clogged? cracked?

 

wow...more info please were you using an aftermarket intake? if so did the dealer say anything? thanks big help my friend...big help