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NORMAN
NORMAN 8/1/2012
1990 Nissan D21 SE 6Cyl3.0L - Engine
WHY DOES MY CAR HESITATE WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS?
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  • Jimm
    Jimm 8/4/2012
    Possible Causes of Engine Hesitation or Stumble:

    Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
    Dirty / clogged air filter element (change the air filter)
    Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
    Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
    Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
    Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
    Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
    Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)

    Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include:

    Dirty or worn spark plugs
    Bad plug wires
    Weak ignition coil
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    Jimm
    NORMAN 8/6/2012
    FOUND OUT TO BE A WRONG TIMING POSITION
    Jimm
    NORMAN 8/6/2012
    THANKS
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