2003 Nissan Pulsar Losing Power Especially Hill Seems Bad Flat Spot Also

2003 NISSAN PULSAR
170,000 MILES
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MINTER1023
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My Pulsar is losing power especially up hill and seems to have a bad flat spot....it is also hard to start although there seems to be plenty of spark. What is the likely cause?
Nov 1, 2012 at 12:12 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the Malfunction Indicator Light showing?
Nov 1, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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MINTER1023
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Yes the engine check light is on.
Nov 1, 2012 at 12:24 PM
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KHLOW2008
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That would mean something is wrong an the error has been detected by the engine computer to turn the MIL on to let you know.
You need to retrieve the trouble codes and find out what is causing it. Most parts stores provides free scanning services.

Let us know the EXACT code.
Nov 1, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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