1996 Nissan Maxima Hesitation when acceleratin

215,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LISADONNELLY
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My car has started hesitating when I accelerate but not when I am driving on the highway.
Jul 16, 2010 at 4:33 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock 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 it.
Jul 16, 2010 at 1:52 PM
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