Late response on throttle - Limp mode?

2004 NISSAN SUNNY
320,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEADMANWALKING3
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When i start my car in the mornings or after long time after work and i put it drive i get no response not even slight movement. When i put it to reverse it starts moving without any amount of acceleration given.
Feb 13, 2019 at 9:38 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This is common when the throttle actuator gets dirty causing the car to go into limp mode and act funny. Here is a guide that will help you fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

Please run down this guide and report back.

Feb 15, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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