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Car slows down after 4000 rpm =\ (5spd)

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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:12 PM
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Car slows down after 4000 rpm =\ (5spd)

This happens in any gear. I floor it, it slows down, and feels funny. The needle slowly moves and I slowly accelerate. acceleration doesnt feel the same from 1000rpm to 6000, it will slow down dramaticlly at 4000.

Also, my idle isnt right. The needle fluctuates and sometimes the car stalls.

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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:16 PM
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Clean your TB..

http://www.motorvate.ca/auto/maxima/...y_cleaning.htm
Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:19 PM
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since you have a 2000+ maxima.. my guess woudl be that your VIAS is busted


http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....highlight=VIAS

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....highlight=VIAS

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....highlight=VIAS

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....highlight=VIAS

http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?...der=descending
Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:19 PM
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You might want to check your ignition coils because they might be on their way out.

http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?...der=descending <---This might help you.

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Didnt see the year.. Clean your TB anyway
Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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Didnt see the year.. Clean your TB anyway
its in the profile

Year/Make/Model/Trim 2000 Maxima SE
Color: Silver
Mods: AE headlights, In the market for an ACT st. clutch
Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:28 PM
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its in the profile

Year/Make/Model/Trim 2000 Maxima SE
Color: Silver
Mods: AE headlights, In the market for an ACT st. clutch
Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:31 PM
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let me help you
Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:32 PM
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let me help you
Now I need to cover my face..
Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:35 PM
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Now I need to cover my face..
let me help you with that too


i just love helping people
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let me help you with that too


i just love helping people
I just love being help...
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I just love being help...
Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:41 PM
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let me help you with that too


i just love helping people

You just like getting your freak on
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 12:15 PM
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