Intermittently issue of the car shaking back forth while driving and the check engine light turns on?

Tiny
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  • 2009 NISSAN VERSA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Hi,

My car rapidly shakes back and forth, (ie, judders/jerks), every now and then, when driving on the highway. The Check Engine Light also comes on.

The mechanic said that to fix this problem, he performed the following:

1. Changed all the spark plugs.
2. Total tune-up.
3. Fuel System Cleaning.
4. Changed 2 front struts.
5. Changed the fuel pump.
6. Changed the fuel sensor.
7. Changed the MS flow sensor.
8. Changed the oxygen sensor.

But the problem still exists!

Now, he is telling me to change the Catalytic Converter System.

What might be the problem? Any ideas on what I should get fixed? Any help is appreciated!

Thank you!
Monday, May 29th, 2023 AT 6:02 PM

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Tiny
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Let's run the codes to see what comes up. Also a video of the problem would help us see what's going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Here is one for about $99.00 if you need it:

https://amzn.to/3ZixY4v

I don't think it is the CAT system, but I need to run some tests first. Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 AT 5:49 PM

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