Why does my car idle when I step on the gas?

Why does my car idle when I step on the gas?

It idles perfectly, but when I step on the gas, I get almost no reaction. It does increase RPM about 200, but that is all. When I first start the car, the accelerator works for the first five to eight seconds, which leads me to think it is some kind of sensor.

How many miles does a Nissan Sentra have?

I have an 03 Nissan Sentra 1.8 with 200k miles. A year ago I started having an issue with the accelerator. When I drive the car the accelerator stops working. It idles perfectly, but when I step on the gas, I get almost … I have an 03 Nissan Sentra 1.8 with 200k miles.

Why does my engine act like Im out of gas?

(Not trying to be mean, just using that as an example skylinedreams) But aparently they can do that, cause that’s what mine ended up being. You can go up to any parts store and pick up a fuel pressure gauge and test fuel pressure. If it’s low, it could be the pump, the fuel pressure regulator being stuck open or the filter clogged.

Why does my Altima not move when I press the gas pedal?

Altima QR too. Good question…..if the motor was not revving up and the car won´t move, seems the TPS at the acc pedal assembly, is faulty..but the SES light should be on. This experience was with a friend’s car of mine…

Why does my Nissan Sentra not accelerate when I push the gas?

If your Nissan Sentra won’t accelerate, that is a serious cause for concern. There are a lot of different reasons that can cause this. Diagnosing the issue can be narrowed down by whether the engine is still revving when you push the gas or not. There is a section for each scenario with likely causes for each.

It idles perfectly, but when I step on the gas, I get almost no reaction. It does increase RPM about 200, but that is all. When I first start the car, the accelerator works for the first five to eight seconds, which leads me to think it is some kind of sensor.

I have an 03 Nissan Sentra 1.8 with 200k miles. A year ago I started having an issue with the accelerator. When I drive the car the accelerator stops working. It idles perfectly, but when I step on the gas, I get almost … I have an 03 Nissan Sentra 1.8 with 200k miles.

What kind of car stops working when you step on the gas?

When I drive the car the accelerator stops working. It idles perfectly, but when I step on the gas, I get almost … I have an 03 Nissan Sentra 1.8 with 200k miles. A year ago I started having an issue with the accelerator. When I drive the car the accelerator stops working.