when i drive my car stays at 2 rpm even when i hit the gas and then finally speeds up normally what is wrong?

1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
90,000 MILES
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CMARIE
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i drive and hit the gas but car goes up to 2 rpm and idles there until it finally kicks in and speeds up normally what is wrong
Sep 10, 2011 at 12:16 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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check for vacuum leaks, check IAC, check throttle position sensor... If the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned. Most parts stores will do it for free. Also, check fuel pump pressure.
Sep 10, 2011 at 1:09 AM
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