While accelerating RPM is increasing vehicle speed is not increasing

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA
200,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIDHUN PRABHAKAR
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Two warning lights (engine warning and traction) are on, while giving the accelerator RPM reading is increasing but vehicle is speeding slowly only.
Jul 1, 2018 at 3:38 AM
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Yes, this happens all the time. I would remove the throttle body and clean it. Here is a guide that will help you see how to do the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Then clear the codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-clear-codes

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 2, 2018 at 6:00 AM
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