2004 Nissan Maxima Hesitation and jerk when reaccelerating

Tiny
JMKEARBEY
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  • 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 84,000 MILES
No engine codes, transmission professionally checked out OK. Still have a inconsistant engine hestitation (sometimes) occur when reaccelerating from letting off pedal and then resuming to accelerate. Does not occur from a stop. Engine seems to hesitate then jerk as it as if it is re engaging.
Thursday, July 15th, 2010 AT 8:12 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed 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.
False air leakage.
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
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010 AT 8:18 PM

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