Car losing power, will not accelerate

Tiny
TONIA SOBLESSED GATHINGS
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  • 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
My car just started losing power as I drove it. The more I pushed the accelerator, the slower my car went until it completely stopped and wouldnt go anymore. Right before it stopped, it was popping, and backfiring while dropping speed at the same time, jurking and hesitating too.
Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 AT 5:37 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Let's start from the basic, as a first step read the fault codes to narrow down our issue.

check our link below how to read fault codes.

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

Check our link below how to repair back fire

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running

Let's start from the fuel pump pressure check the diagrams below how to test it and replace it.

if the results are good we will continue the trouble shooting for check vacuum leak, air mass flow sensor, spark plugs, intake boot leak, and camshaft timing.

let us know the results of your test update to us for more help.

thank you.
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