Jumping when I accelerate?

2014 NISSAN ALTIMA
164,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MOLLYROSE94
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Hi, my car is jumping when I accelerate too fast. The check engine light isn't on, and I just got my front and rear shocks replaced last week. It doesn't jump every time I accelerate, just when I do so too quickly. I haven't noticed any noise or smell when it does it either. What does this mean?
Aug 14, 2023 at 6:50 PM
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STRAILER
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This happens when the engine starts to misfire. I would do a full tune up with a throttle body service. here are two guides to help you fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

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Aug 15, 2023 at 10:35 AM
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