Poor acceleration, will not accelerate past 20 MPH, why?

2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER
190,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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LLSCOTT1009
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I have replaced new spark plugs, ignition coils, throttle body, and catalytic converters and sensors.
Jul 31, 2023 at 6:56 AM
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STRAILER
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I would check the air filter and if it is okay. Let's do a fuel pressure test because it sounds like the fuel pump is weak. Here are two guides that can help us with instructions on how to change the fuel pump in the images below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Fuel Pressure
Fuel pressure at idling .................... Approximately 350 kPa (3.57 kg/sq.cm, 51 psi)

You can rent a fuel pressure gauge from the auto parts store for cheap or free. Also, we should run the codes as well.

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

This video can help you drain the fuel:

https://youtu.be/Q5MH2gnyFH0

Here is the fuel pump for $51.00:

https://amzn.to/3KncNJO

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.




Aug 1, 2023 at 4:07 AM
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LLSCOTT1009
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Forgot to add that it's throwing codes P0300 and $0010. Not P0010 but $0010. Thanks you, I'm changing the filter today and checking the fuel pump.
Aug 1, 2023 at 11:58 PM
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STRAILER
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I know you said $0010 which is not a code? Could it be the scan tool is having an issue?

P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected:


P0010 - "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1):
Aug 2, 2023 at 11:53 AM
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