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HELP! Car Runs Sluggish Won't go Over 30MPH/Shuts Off!

Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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HELP! Car Runs Sluggish Won't go Over 30MPH/Shuts Off!

I can drive around in my Maxima it runs fine up until I get on the gas and try to accelerate to over 30MPH and while running if I rev up to 4,000RPMS it shuts off as long a sd I drive under 30MPH it runs fine.......suggestions thanks fellas!!!!!!!
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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Of course MAF usually limits revs to 2500RPM, or thereabouts. Could be a plugged cat or other exhaust component, but that usually just plains limits engine/vehicle speed, doesn't cause an engine cut.

Any codes...?
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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MAF. See if it's loose or has corroded connectors. It's right after the airbox.
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