Vehicle will not accelerate when transmission is shifted into drive or reverse?

Tiny
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  • 2009 NISSAN MURANO
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Vehicle will not accelerate in drive or reverse but will accelerate in park and neutral.
Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 AT 12:01 PM

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Tiny
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This is because the car is in limp mode which is usually caused by the throttle bore needing service. Here is a guide to help you understand more and I have included a guide to help you service the throttle bore as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

This guide will help you step by step plus I have included instructions for your car in the images below:

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

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Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 AT 5:39 PM

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