1997 nissan sentra,engine goes off when attempting to move the car

1997 NISSAN 180SX
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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ADUGINA
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engine goes off or shut down when attempting to move the car
Jan 17, 2011 at 1:51 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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Check for a clogged fuel filter. (hook up pressure gauge and turn key to on/engine off. Measure pressure. Should be 39-45 psi. Then start motor and place in drive with parking brake set and front wheels off the ground. The pressure should not drop. If it does, you have a clogged filter)
Feb 11, 2011 at 3:02 PM
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