Car losing power, will not accelerate

1998 NISSAN ALTIMA

120,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC

TONIA SOBLESSED GATHINGS

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My car just started losing power as I drove it. The more I pushed the accelerator, the slower my car went until it completely stopped and wouldnt go anymore. Right before it stopped, it was popping, and backfiring while dropping speed at the same time, jurking and hesitating too.

Feb 10, 2021 at 9:37 AM

SEVAG P

✓Experienced Mechanic
405 POSTS

hello,

Let's start from the basic, as a first step read the fault codes to narrow down our issue.

check our link below how to read fault codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check our link below how to repair back fire

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running

Let's start from the fuel pump pressure check the diagrams below how to test it and replace it.

if the results are good we will continue the trouble shooting for check vacuum leak, air mass flow sensor, spark plugs, intake boot leak, and camshaft timing.

let us know the results of your test update to us for more help.

thank you.

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Feb 11, 2021 at 1:17 AM