Jerking on low RPM

Tiny
NEILL23
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  • 2002 NISSAN ALMERA
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The car jerks on low rpm nissan told me that it is the cam and crank sensors I replaced it and the problem is still the same if not worst then before I also changed the spark plugs and the air flow meter what els can be the problem please assist me
Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 AT 3:28 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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This sounds like the engine is misfiring here is a guide to help you fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 AT 7:16 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for this guide I installed a new set of spark plugs fixed it! I love this site
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:48 PM
Tiny
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When I start off in first gear there is very little acceleration and then the power kicks in as normal. Then I change to second and its the same. There is just high revs with no power (acceleration) and then the acceleration kicks in a short while after changing into second gear. It is the same in third gear but fine in fourth and fifth. What could the problem be?
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sounds like your clutch is slipping. Check fluid level if hydraulic and see if there is an adjustment to it. It can also be something bent or clutch is bad, so have a local mechanic check it.
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
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ORLAAINEBILLY
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I have changed the trottle body, the air flow sensor and the idle air flow meter. This has not fixed the problem. Any idea what else could it be. Only changed the idle air flow meter today. Drove it for a while and it seemed fine but when I went to drive it again it revved up again.
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
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CJ MEDEVAC
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LOOK REALLY GOOD FOR A VACUUM LEAK

THE MEDIC
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Done that. Stil no joy. No vacuum leak
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Just for giggles, how did you search for a vac leak?

I sorta keep forgetting about all of the new stuff they have added

I usually just jump on and start answering---hopin' to find a cj in need!

I sorta did a little 2carpro site surfing there's lots of stuff i ain't seen yet, got more surfin' to do to see what's on here now....see if this helps

Http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-idles-too-high

The medic
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
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Hi my Nissan Almera model is stuttering as I drive also the rev meter is shaking up and down but I just recently got the spark plugs changed I am just wondering what could be the problem.

When I am driving it is like it is pulling back. It is common occurrence as I drive
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If it started since you got the plugs, check to make sure the plug wires are on the correct plugs and the coil wire is in good condition. If they are, you need to check the plugs to make sure they are gaped properly and all working.
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
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JANCOL10
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I changed the Trottle body in my 01almera 1.5 as the revs are going from 1500 to 2000 on idleing speed I also put it on 2 cumputers and their are no problems showing up there are no air pips bursted
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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So after the new throttle body you're still having idle fluctuations? Have you scanned it for codes? Checked and cleaned the idle control valve? Checked for vacuum leaks?
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes to all no codes no leaks and cleaned everything so lost for reasons
Is it possible it could be a sencor without a code shown for it?
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check compression. Check timing. There could be soft codes that don't cause a CEL to be set.
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Still no different tryed all these things just looked at the ECU and its not the one that came with the car what could be wrong with this as the car drives great if I keep it over 2000revs so it must have been put in right or was it?
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It could be the wrong computer. It could be bad connections.
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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In continuation of my previous question. I had to replace the "sensor camshaft position" because it brake and since then I started noticing the priorly reffered problem of RPM break. I also replaced the ignition coil, the distributor cap andthe rotor.
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
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You should be replying to your previous post instead of posting a new question as we need to have the history of what had transpired to understand the situation.
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Since I have already tryed the solution which was suggested in the first answer. I thought I could give more pointers than I had already given.
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:49 PM (Merged)
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Thank you.
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