2001 Nissan Maxima

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA

150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

CARLOSMOLINA

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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..

Jul 27, 2010 at 2:19 PM

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RASMATAZ

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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.

Jul 27, 2010 at 11:16 PM

GAYLE42584

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Did you figure out what was wrong with your 2001 Maxima? I have the same car and it is doing the exact same thing! I have 142,200 miles on my car. I have taken it to two place now and they cant figure it out. I was told to check for shift solenoid failure. Any luck?

Aug 8, 2010 at 8:12 AM