Start by checking for fuel pressure. Disconnect the fuel hose and make sure there is fuel pressure when you crank the engine. If there is fuel pressure, the next step is to perform a compression test. The P0302 code and hard start, are signed of a blown head gasket, which is very common on the 4 cyl. Altima
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