2001 Nissan Maxima

CARLOSMOLINA

MEMBER
2001 NISSAN MAXIMA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 6 cylinders. The problem is when I am driving the car for any reason stops getting into gear in other words it does not go more than 20 miles/hour.I press the gas pedal to pick up speed but no way nothing happens. The car goes only 20 /hour. So I have to turn the car off for about 10 minutes and then comeback to normal function like nothing happened before. Thank you for your help in advance.

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

If the transmission is not slipping-see below:

Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging etc. Could be caused by one of the following below:

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.