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Vehicle does not accelerate

Tiny
MARY BONSU
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  • 2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 4 MILES
My start but when stepping on the accelerator it does not work.
Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 AT 3:25 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Can you elaborate on the issue you are having?
So the engine will start but you are unable to drive it?
Are you not able to put it in gear/drive?

Please let me know little more details.

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Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 AT 10:38 PM
Tiny
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The gears work but when I step on the accelerator it does not move.
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 AT 1:45 AM
Tiny
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So you can put in drive but it does not move?
When you go from part to drive can you hear or feel the transmission engaging?
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 AT 7:02 AM
Tiny
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Yes please.
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 AT 8:29 AM
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So when you put it in drive you can feel the transmission engaging? Does it engage in reverse?
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 AT 7:01 AM
Tiny
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It does not reverse but not move at all.
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Friday, September 3rd, 2021 AT 1:34 AM
Tiny
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The engine start but when put in drive the sound doesn’t come and can’t move.
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Friday, September 3rd, 2021 AT 1:47 AM
Tiny
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It sounds like you could have an issue with the transmission control solenoid. Also could be an issue with the torque converter. As it is not engaging when you put it in gear.
There is a transmission position sensor located on the transmission if it get disconnected or loose it can also prevent the vehicle from going into gear.
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Friday, September 3rd, 2021 AT 7:45 AM
Tiny
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They put machine on it and tell them that it bbt sensor. Would it be that?
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Monday, September 6th, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, I mean vvt sensor.
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Monday, September 6th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM
Tiny
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Thanks.
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 AT 8:50 AM
Tiny
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The VVT sensor is the variable valve timing sensor. Which is part of the engine management system.
Can you verify the engine size of your Nissan. You noted as a 4 cylinder. What model is it?
Xtera X trail?
I will take a deep dive after you verify the model and engine size.
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 AT 7:25 AM
Tiny
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We change the VVT sensor and now it moving, everything is fine now. Thank you very much for your support and guidelines.
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 AT 2:27 PM
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That's great news!
So glad you got it fixed.
Should you have any questions in the future feel free to reach out.
Thank you.
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 AT 2:50 PM
Tiny
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Recently I changed the engine but when I move the car and the engine gets heated and I stop and start the car again it won’t start all. But when I wait about an hour it starts. So please help me. Thanks
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 AT 7:57 AM
Tiny
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Hello, it sounds like a cooling system issue. Since this is a new question, please open a new thread so that it can help the next person who could have the same issue.
Just go to this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

We will keep an eye out for that question.
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 AT 9:42 AM
Tiny
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SEAN M, I am having the same problem the car starts but when I step on the accelerator or the/gas the sound does not come.
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Friday, April 22nd, 2022 AT 11:55 AM

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