Ignition Module problems of the 2003 Nissan Sentra

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the thermostat and the ignition would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure persisted. The contact referenced a recall pertaining to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) but was advised by the dealer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant to start. Once the vehicle was started the vehicle would hesitate while driving and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic and the contact was informed that the electronic control module would need to be replaced. The contact was then informed of a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) however after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that her VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that when making both left and right turns, the vehicle would shut off without warning also, once the vehicle was already started and warmed up, she was unable to restart it again, without constantly depressing the accelerator pedal for about 10 seconds which was similar to NHTSA campaign number 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module). The dealer was notified who informed the contact that there were no recalls associated with her vehicle and that the ecu needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed and advised the contact that her vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 90,000. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. Updated 02/09/lj updated 05/09/11.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that there was a recall for the vehicle. He called the dealer and they stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:modules). They further stated that the failures were due to a crack on the surface coating on one of the resistors inside the ecm. The gas could cause corrosion of the resistor, which could cause the malfunction indicator to illuminate. In addition, the failure could cause poor drivability (idle instability, poor acceleration) or the engine could stop running while the vehicle is in motion. Updated 12/16/08 at 32,000 miles the odometer was replaced the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle would shut off and the coast for a couple of seconds and the return to normal. Updated 12/18/08.

I have tried a number of times to have Nissan find the reason why my car had a delay in start for 2 years. I have no success, only excuses , and run around. Now my car is no longer in warranty and they are still giving me the run around when I told them that it appears to be what the recalls are stating.