fuel cuts off and jerks

1997 NISSAN
12,400 MILES
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JOE123432
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i have a 1997 Nissan pick-up 2400 12-valve and it has a problem where when going down the road the fuel cuts off and jerks. what causes this?

I've flushed out the fuel system and replaced both the fuel pump and fuel filter
Jun 21, 2012 at 5:14 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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are you sure it is fuel?? it could be spark.

did you have the injectors serviced??

Roy
Jun 21, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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JOE123432
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sparks fine and injectors are serviced. on a windy day the truck will not move could it be an air problem?
Jun 21, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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ok, once again, how do you know it is fuel related?? was it tested?? did you have the fuel pressure checked???

it sounds like we are guessing here. we need to start at basics.

Roy
Jun 21, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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