Ignition Module Problems of Nissan Sentra - part 1

Vehicle was parked in parking lot. Steering wheel was locked and wheels were straight. Car was attempted to start more then 10 times. A flashing reg car with a key icon light was active on the dash. According to the owners manual the ignition system was locked out and had to be reset by the dealer. Car was towed to the repairing dealer. Dealer said key and internal chip were bad and had to be replaced. Took tech 30 minutes just to get steering unlocked. New keys were made and car still did not start. Dealer said body control module (bcm) had to be replaced as it was blown, even though other systems controlled by bcm were operational. Repair was 1,200. Filed a complaint with Nissan and their customer relations department said it was not a common part that had to be replaced.

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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.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while accelerating from a traffic stop, the vehicle lost power as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was informed of a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) however, the dealer informed him that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 165,000. Kmj.

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The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without any warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician detected a trouble code within the ecm. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module); however the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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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 2000 Nissan Sentra . The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road before being towed home. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module). The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where they refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the situation, and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 100,150.

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was told that the engine control module failed. The dealer advised that there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system: ignition module) but the vehicle was not included in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 73,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they would repair the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module). The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred a few months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised him that the recall was never performed and that he had exceeded the mileage that was associated with the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would stall sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and determined that there was a failure within the ecm. The dealer advised the contact that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 179,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra xe. The contact started the vehicle and the check engine warning light was immediately illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic replaced the sensor. The failure recurred while stopped at a traffic stop. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where she was advised that the foam material used for the interior lining of the electronic control module (ecm) box would need to be replaced. The contact located a recall relative to the failure (NHTSA campaign id number: 03v477000-electrical system: ignition: module) but was informed by the manufacturer that her VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 83,600.

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Sentra. He stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and approaching a stop sign or traffic light the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated each time the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the electronic control module was not responding to the engine. The mechanic also stated that recall number 03v477000, electrical system, ignition module was related; however, the manufacturer confirmed that his VIN was not included. No repairs have been made. The current and failure mileages were under 110,000.

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 service engine soon light went on 2/1/09. Trouble was reported on 2/5/09 when vehicle was delivered for service at midas auto service, 463 glynn st. , fayetteville, GA. Refer to invoice where a relay/ecm was replaced. The vehicle was driven home to owners residence at 6302 morgan place CT. , atlanta, GA. A potentially catastrophic event followed when the owner was driving the vehicle was driven on an atlanta interstate and the car cut off and a serious wreck was somehow averted. Vehicle was subsequently towed to firestone complete auto care; 2460 n druid hills rd. Ne. Symptom was described: cut off while driving. Oil light and battery light came on first. The service report said in part, has blown ignition fuse and no power to the coils, replaced fuse and everything seems to be working ok. The remaining comments can be found in the service report. Vehicle was driven home. Next problem occurred on 2/9/09 when owner was leaving to go to work in the morning. The vehicle engine cut off on a local route. The car was subsequently towed to midas auto service, 6550 roswell rd. , sandy springs, GA. The diagnostic package revealed, codes p0140, p0505, p0137, and p0460 which indicated a total emissions failure on the cat converter and all four O2 sensors. Subsequently, the vehicle ignition relay circuit (relay replaced 2/1/09) repeatedly blew fuses. The vehicle was subsequently driven back to midas auto service, 463 glynn st. , fayetteville, GA without incident. The diagnostic evaluation and subsequent research indicated that the ecm module was defective. The safety recall from NHTSA campaign id no. 03v477000, came up in the midas research and it was determined that the lining material from the ecm box had not been replaced.

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.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. Occasionally, the vehicle would not start, but sometimes it would start, shut off, and then fail to restart. The dealer's final diagnosis was that there was computer failure. Nhtsa campaign id number 03477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) was referenced. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 93,000 and failure mileage was 92,000.

My vehicle would cut off while driving. I took it to a Nissan dealership to have the recalls r3022 (crank position sensor) and the inside lining of the ecm box removed. Because of the damage done to the ecm box from the lining by ecm box has to be unjustly fixed at my own expense.

2008 safety recall for faulty electronic control module. 2002 Nissan Sentra had a stalling problem. The consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding a stalling problem. The consumer contacted Nissan and stated he was about to trade the vehicle in due to the stalling issue. The consumer went to the dealership to get the recall taken care of and other work done as requested by Nissan. However a few weeks later, the vehicle began to stall again. The consumer was told to provided proof of the repairs, he would be reimbursed. Nissan denied reimbursement because only reprogramming was covered was covered by the recall, not replacement.

2002 Nissan Sentra with a recall on the electrical system: ignition module failure customer states that he is entitled to a refund for the cost of replacing the ecm and relay* the consumer stated the engine kept stalling while in operation. The consumer took the vehicle took the dealership, they replaced the alternator, battery, front brake pads and resurfaced the rotors, however 4 days later the engine stalled again. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and that was when the ecm and relay was determined as being faulty. The consumer discovered there was a recall on the very same part that had to be replaced on his vehicle.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. Two weeks later, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to her residence and then to the dealer. The dealer performed two repairs under recall # 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) and recall # 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer performed a diagnostic test and determined that the vehicle's computer failed. The vehicle was then towed back to the contact's residence. The vehicle still does not start. The current and failure mileages were 100,003.

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.

I purchased my car in oct 2006. In Dec 2006 I was leaving my brothers and my car would not start. The check engine light had came on earlier in the day. I had the car towed to Nissan at the avenues, after doing a diagnostic test on it they told me the ecm was no good and was covered under recall. The next day the dealership called me back and said Nissan would not pay for the ecm but it would pay for the 3 sensors that were on recall. The reason it would not pay for the ecm is because I bought the car used and it had over 80,000 miles on it. The ecm should have been paid for also it is a $508. 00 part and it was a recall like the sensors. . . . I have noticed several other consumers having the same problem with this ecm. Th.

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic who determined the problem was in the electronic computer module (ecm) and recommended the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealership because there was recall # 03v477000. The dealership did not perform the recall repairs prior to the date the vehicle was purchased. The dealership billed the contact for the diagnosis and the ecm reprogramming. The manufacturer was contacted who determined the vehicle was no longer eligible for the recall because the recall was too old, Nov 3, 2003.

02/2003 car stalled and did not restart,called Nissan they admitted there was recall on crank sensor. Car was towed to dealer and also recall on ecm cover,foam ripped out as "quick" fix. Now the engine control module is thumping the computer is bumping when accelerating and stopping; noise is audible inside car. Went to dealer to have part fixed dealer will not fix. Called Nissan (nmac) they consider the recalled part fixed. This is causing damage to computer unit and is dangerous being that the throttle cable is located there. Car has surging idle. Nissan will not fix what they damaged, engine control module is now compromised.

Consumer Nissan Sentra engine began to run rough before recall notice. Diagnostic read ecm had a failure code for #4 cylinder misfire p0304. The consumer requested to have the ecm replacment performed.

Contact stated while driving vehicle stalled. While pushing the vehicle off the road another vehicle hit the contact's vehicle from behind. The contact stated there was NHTSA recall campaign 03v477000 but the contact wasn't notified about this recall. The contact and passenger sustained injuries.

I drive 2002 Nissan Sentra. I have been driving Nissan Sentra without knowing recall on Sentra equipped with qr25de engines. A couple weeks ago, my car suddenly stopped on the freeway. Since then, the engine frequently stopped without any warning. I took my car to local auto repair shop and was informed of recall of Nissan Sentra. I towed my car to Nissan dealer, and ecm case holder and crank sensor were replaced according to recall instructions by Nissan. Unfortunately, the replacement of these parts did not fix the problem because ecm was already damaged. Recall 03v477000: ecm box lining removal defect: on certain my 2000-2002 passenger vehicles equipped with the qg18de and my 2002-2003 passenger vehicles equipped with qr25de, the foam material used for the interior lining of the electronic control module (ecm) box emits sulfur as it cures. If one of the resistors inside the ecm has a crack on the surface coating, the gas may cause corrosion of the resistor. This could cause the malfunction indicator light to come on, poor drivability (idle instability, poor accelerator), or the engine to stop running vehicle operation, which could result in a crash. I already filed the complaint about ecm damage related to the recall to north America Nissan hq with file# 5082579. Nissan north America hq told me to provide a solid proof that the malfunction of ecm is directly related to recall case #03v477000. However, my car problem exactly falls into the recall description of what would happen if ecm foam was not replaced. This is not an isolated case, rather it can happen to anyone who drives 2002-2003 Nissan Sentra without knowing the recall. But it appears that Nissan north America hq does not take this issue seriously or pretend not to. Nissan must be honest with this problem and take any action to prevent its customers from any crash by replacing ecm as well as other parts.

2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated vehicle stopped while driving at 45 mph. The contact then coasted to the side of the road and vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealership; they state the ecm module failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. It is still at the dealership. The contact was trying to get Nissan to fix the vehicle under recall campaign 03v477000. If the ecm failed the ignition module will not be replaced. The problem with the vehicle occurred on September 12, 2005.

I have a 2002 Nissan Sentra. This vehicle will stop running in normal freeway driving conditions. Without warning my car stalled in heavy commute traffic. My car is only three years old, and I had a hard time starting it. Once it started, it stalled again only a few miles down the road. I have since found out that there is a recall on the foam surrounding the electronic control module. The recall states that the foam can contaminate the ecm. I took my car in to the dealership and they replaced the foam, but did not replace the ecm. The contaminated ecm is what is making the car stall. The dealer only did the recall work, and did not fix the damage that was done to the ecm. I would like to warn all Sentra owners that they are driving a dangerous car. This car could potentially stall on the freeway or find themselves unable to start the car many miles from home. I did not receive the recall notice and I drove the car not knowing this foam is damaging my ecm. I was under the impression that a Nissan was a very reliable car. I also thought that the Nissan people took care of the customer. That is not the case here. I was made to pay for a new ecm.

A recall was issued on the ecm cover. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled while her daughter was driving. The consumer did not receive a recall notification since then the damage was done to the ecm. The dealer only did the recall work and did not the fix the damage that was done because of recall defect. Dealer said they will fix it if the consumer paid for it. Manufacturer said they will contact her within 24 hours. The consumer had to have it towed to dealer and he said her car was out of warranty. Dealer told her today if she pays $50. 00 they will replace the ecm. Recall id#p3163. Caller is paying for rental car. Caller is not alright with paying the $50. 00.

While driving the engine light came on; 10 miles later the vehicle stalled. This occurred because the ecm failed. The dealership charge the consumer to perform the ecm material recall 03v477000 because the ecm failure was not caused by the contamination of the inner lining material , it just shorted out.

Nissan Sentra 2001, problems with steering and brakes. The consumer was never notified of 2 recalls before the failure occurred. The dealer informed the consumer that corrosion and a loose battery terminal caused the vehicle to become inoperative. The dealer stated either recall could have caused the vehicle to stall.

The consumer experienced the same problem as described in the ecm material recall 03v477000 in addition, the vehicle jerked back and forward, but the vehicle identification number and model year was not included in the recall.

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While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to pull the vehicle off of the road. The dealer and manufacturer had been notified. The service dealer couldn't find why the vehicle stalled so he concluded that the fuel pump was the problem. The vehicle still did not start even after a new fuel pump was installed. On another occasion the consumer was told that the ecm module was the problem. Recall# 03v477000. The vehicle pulled to the right, the a/c, horn, and the third brake light was inoperative. Recall# 01v174000 . The consumer also lost control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail. The front rotors were warped.

I am contacting you with regards to nhsta campaign id number: 03v4777000 for the 2002 Nissan Sentra. The repair proposed by Nissan is not appropriate since the components in question may already be partially affected and removing the foam will not solve the problem for the long term. Also it is very bad practice to open an electronic module at a dealer since a latent defect may be introduced in the sensitive electronics by the servicing in an inappropriate environment. The electronic modules can only be properly remanufactured at a proper electronic facility and then retested for function and quality. The modules should only be replaced at the dealer facility. I am a retired director of engineering for fuel injection systems and I know the proposed procedure by Nissan is unprofessional and can lead to many future vehicle problems with serious crash and injury implications. Please give this problem your urgent attention before a serious incident occurs.