Nissan Sentra a mess

2005 NISSAN 180SX
35,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD
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JOSIE1954
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I have a 2005 Nissan Sentra, 1.8L engine. When slowing down or stopped, the vehicle feels as if I have been hit from behind...a "jump" or "lunge" forward feeling...as if it has a severe miss. Spark plugs, plug wires, and coils replaced. Computer check shows a pass. What could it be?
Also, with this low mileage (35,000) I have had to replace motor mounts, struts (rear and front) and inner and outer tie rods. No sign of wear on the tires...
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Could be trans problem automatic or manual?
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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JOSIE1954
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The transmission is automatic
Jun 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM
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Try slowing down in neutral see if it does not happen. Engine RPMs go up at that time?
Jun 28, 2011 at 6:23 PM
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Will try this. If the RPMs go up is this good or bad?
Jun 28, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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not a good or bad issue just info to reach a diagnoses
Jun 28, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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Yeah, I feel like the transmission may be part of it...doesn't change out like any I have ever owned. Changes out real quick at first, then slow as the speed picks up. Does a lot of changing as you go along in slow and go traffic. Will take it in to a shop tomorrow for a check. Believe it or not, have already had to change out motor mounts, struts, rear and front, and inner/outer tie rod ends. Car is not driven on rough surfaces and only has 35,000 miles. Well maintained...Nissan really did a lousy job on this one!
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:04 PM
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Low milage to have had thoes repairs. There is a TSB on trans harsh 1-2 shift may apply to your car
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:17 PM
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What is TSB? Yeah, very low mileage for these repairs...just falling apart at the rubber. Nobody can figure why. Very costly project.
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:32 PM
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Tech service bullitin issued by Nissan to repair a production fault Contact dealer it is NTSB05-001 issued Jan. 3, 2005
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:37 PM
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Thank you so much! Have a glorious and safe evening!
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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What happened?
Aug 11, 2011 at 3:57 PM