Nissan Altima 2013–2015 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin NTB18-018 · NHTSA communication 10134857 · issued Mar 1, 2018
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2013–2015
model years
3
vehicle entries
Official summary
2013-2015 ALTIMA; ROUGH IDLE ON START UP IF YOU CONFIRM Under the conditions listed below, when the engine is started it runs rough (rough idle) for a few seconds, and then will idle normally: - Ambient temperature is between 25°F and 45°F (-4°C - 7°C). - The engine has been OFF (not running) long enough for the engine to be close to the same temperature as the ambient temperature (about 6 hours). NOTE: This bulletin does not apply to the following issues: - Engine does not start. - Engine has a long crank time before starting. ACTION 1. Inspect the PCV valve (see page 2). - If the PCV valve i
Vehicles covered
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