1986 Nissan Maxima Acceleration issues

Tiny
ADL90
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  • 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,500 MILES
I have an 1986 Nissan Maxima wagon which I would love to keep running as long as possible. But recently some issues have popped up. Usually whenever it rains or I drive through a puddle, my car seems like its bogged down and it has trouble accelerating. The car jerks a bit and eventually it will even out until I stop where then the engine sounds like it wants to die and starts sputtering. But now, If it rains my car wont start, and when its completely dry out my car will have trouble accelerating as if it was raining out. It happens at random times or just wont happen at all. But now its getting bad to the point where I will drive up to an intersection after driving around with no problems and then wen the light turns green I have trouble driving over 5 mph though the intersection. I don't know whats wrong and its starting to worry me
Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 9:49 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 11:20 PM
Tiny
DUKIR
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Great car. Accident took wife's @ 293k. Some parts pulled before salvage sale. Interested in hearing about yours. Are you interested in selling?
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Monday, April 12th, 2010 AT 6:27 PM

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