Nissan Repair: nissan shutting down while stopped or driving, nissan altima, temp gauge

Question
QUESTION: Hi I have a 1998 nissan altima and when you stop or sometimes driving it will comepletly shut down and sometimes it wont restart without priming als over heats no leak in radiator have tried new plugs and new batterie also flushed radiator.

ANSWER: HI TAmmy =

Is your check engine light on?
Are you saying it overheats? Where is the needle on your temp gauge?

let me know -
aloha
calvin

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QUESTION: Hi calvin this is Tammy again yes it does overheat and the temp gauge is on hot the engine light has remained on for years when my husband purchases car used was told it was a short in engine light the car ran well for a couple years then started shutting down and leaving us stranded then started over heating

Answer
Hi Tammy -

First of all you should check the engine light and see what the code is. I doubt if there is a short. If you give me the number, I will be more than happy to research it for you. I think Autozone can do it. It is called an OBD test.

Secondly, if it takes about 10 - 20 minutes to overheat, I would check the thermostat. Also ensure the electric fan(s) are working. If they aren't, I have a diagnostic process for you to go through. Let me know.

Hope this helps -
aloha
calvin