96 Nissan Maxima

Tiny
GLENNWOOD69
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  • 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 229,196 MILES
While driving my 96 Maxima, I can not accelerate to 2000 rpm. As long as I drive under 2000 rpm it drives smooth but as soon as it gets on 2000 rpm it starts to hesitate and skip but will never go any faster. The fastest I can drive is about 58 mph.
Sunday, April 10th, 2011 AT 9:19 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Is the Check Engine Light indicating?

Have the exhaust system checked for clogging.

Check fuel pressure.
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Sunday, April 10th, 2011 AT 9:23 PM
Tiny
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Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
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Sunday, April 10th, 2011 AT 9:24 PM
Tiny
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My check engine light is not on but I have replaced all spark plugs, coil packs, and the knock sensor. My egr valve and the mass airflow sensor was replaced about 6 or 7 months ago.
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Sunday, April 10th, 2011 AT 9:37 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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There is a high possibility of a clogged exhaust system. Get it checked.
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Monday, April 11th, 2011 AT 1:16 PM

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