Engine stutters when stopped

Tiny
MACEDO23
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  • 2003 NISSAN XTERRA
  • 3.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
My engine stutters and shakes periodically only when stopped whether it is in park or drive. It has never stalled though, but sounds like it is about to. Acceleration Is not disrupted or lacking.
Friday, August 4th, 2017 AT 5:42 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the engine is misfiring. To confirm the problem and get it fixed please visit this guide.

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

Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, August 5th, 2017 AT 9:57 PM

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