1994 Nissan Sentra Buck and jerk at cruse

1994 NISSAN SENTRA
225,332 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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TOMMEEK
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My sentra has a buck and jerk condition at cruise in any gear.
Mar 7, 2010 at 2:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hesitation,lack of acceleration,chugging,bogging,jerking etc. could be caused by one of the following.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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.
Mar 8, 2010 at 4:23 AM