Altima doesn't start all the time...

[TuBlaz]

Hi ,
I have 1996 Altima. It just had a major tune-up (plugs, wire, cap, rotor & valve cover gasket), and a new cam/crank sensor. Even after all this work she still doesn't start all the time (or she will start and run for abt 5-10 minutes and die out and won't start back up until days later).

I drove her this past weekend with no problems, but the next day it was raining and again no start.

I was told to take her to the dealer for a diagnosis, but I'm concerned about getting ripped off. Is there anything else I could do before going to the dealer.

HELP PLEASE

-Thanks in advance,

[Mr_Peaches]

Is there a rich fuel smell?
Any electrical problem do you see?
Does it skip?

[TuBlaz]

There is no rich fuel smell.

No electrical problems to my knowledge.

Yes, the car does skip at times when driving.

-Thanks in advance

[Mr_Peaches]

I think it might be a coil problem... So there must be an electrical problem and the plugs aren't firing because there isn't enough power. I suggest checking how much power your are getting from the coils when turning the key.

[jimmy-Hands-on]

suggest:
1. remove all spark plugs and crank to check sparks.
2. (with care) to disconect engine side fuel line at filter to see if fuel comes out thru filter? (prepare a container to prevent spils.)