- Low engine oil pressure: In Nissan Terrano vehicle with a low oil pressure, the loss of oil pressure and can cause excessive friction and heat, and it can also cause the engine to stall.
- Dirty or clogged air filter: A dirty air filter can restrict airflow into the engine, causing it to run rough and stall.
- Plugged Fuel Filter; A restricted fuel flow will cause the engine to starve for fuel, and ultimately stall. Check that the fuel filter is installed correctly.
- Faulty Idle Air Control (IAC) valve: The IAC valve is a component of the engine that helps to regulate the amount of air that flows into the engine. A faulty IAC valve can cause the engine to idle roughly and stall.
- Faulty ignition coil: An ignition coil is responsible for providing the spark that ignites the air/fuel mixture in the engine. A faulty ignition coil can cause the engine to run rough and stall.
- Defective crankshaft position sensor: The crankshaft position sensor is responsible for sending signals to the engine's computer about the position of the crankshaft. This information is required by the computer in order to provide fuel and spark at the correct time, and a faulty sensor will cause the engine to stall.
- Faulty transmission speed sensor: The transmission speed sensor is responsible for sending signals to the engine's computer about the transmission speed. This information is required by the computer to adjust the fuel and spark timing, and a faulty sensor can cause the engine to stall.
If you are experiencing this issue, it is recommended that you take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic for diagnosis and repair