What does it mean when you lose power while driving?
The most likely issue is a clogged fuel filter. While the fuel filter is the most common problem with the fuel system and is the easiest to fix, a lack of power could also point to issues with the fuel line or the fuel pump.
What are the symptoms of a Nissan Maxima losing power?
Symptoms: Engine service light is on, engine suddenly almost stalls when accelerating and to get to 40 mph you have to almost push down the entire gas pedal for it to run. When the engine is turned on cold, the engine hesitates for 2-4 seconds and then it goes to idle.
Why does my maxima not accelerate when the RPMs go up?
If your Maxima won’t accelerate, but the RPM’s go up it’s usually not going to be an engine related issue. Somehow, the power that your engine is creating is not making it to the rear wheels. This is typically a transmission related issue. Here are the most common cause of acceleration with the RPM’s going up:
When to replace transmission on 2004 Nissan Maxima?
Maxima owners report spending $3,000 to replace the transmission, typically around when the odometer hits 100,000 miles. There’s a class action lawsuit filed in late 2011, & it is still in the “discovery” stage. Apparently, these things take time far too much time. No one has added a helpful site for this 2004 Maxima problem yet.
Why does my Nissan Maxima not start up?
The timing chain (or belt) is responsible for keeping the upper valve train synced with the crankshaft. This is vital for spark timing. If the timing is off a little and the engine still runs, the timing belt may have skipped. If it has jumped too much the Maxima may not even fire.
Symptoms: Engine service light is on, engine suddenly almost stalls when accelerating and to get to 40 mph you have to almost push down the entire gas pedal for it to run. When the engine is turned on cold, the engine hesitates for 2-4 seconds and then it goes to idle.
If your Maxima won’t accelerate, but the RPM’s go up it’s usually not going to be an engine related issue. Somehow, the power that your engine is creating is not making it to the rear wheels. This is typically a transmission related issue. Here are the most common cause of acceleration with the RPM’s going up:
Maxima owners report spending $3,000 to replace the transmission, typically around when the odometer hits 100,000 miles. There’s a class action lawsuit filed in late 2011, & it is still in the “discovery” stage. Apparently, these things take time far too much time. No one has added a helpful site for this 2004 Maxima problem yet.
The timing chain (or belt) is responsible for keeping the upper valve train synced with the crankshaft. This is vital for spark timing. If the timing is off a little and the engine still runs, the timing belt may have skipped. If it has jumped too much the Maxima may not even fire.