problem with the KA...need help ASAP

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Nov 25, 2008 | 06:40 AM

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99eklover

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problem with the KA...need help ASAP

if i start the car it runs and idols fine, but when you push the throttle after 2500 rpm's it will start jumping and like you were hitting the rev limiter...any idea's?!?

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Nov 25, 2008 | 06:47 AM

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bad maf?

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Nov 25, 2008 | 06:54 AM

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i honestly dont know about nissan's i'm working on this car in an auto tech class...

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Nov 25, 2008 | 06:56 AM

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i sprayed brake cleaner into the throttle body and it would run fine. but when the break cleaner wasnt being sprayed itll start to bounce again.

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Nov 25, 2008 | 07:07 AM

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could it be running out of fuel. check fuel pressure at the fuel rail, then check how the injectors are operating.

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Nov 25, 2008 | 07:11 AM

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no, its got more than a half a tank. but i'll check the injectors and everything.

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Nov 25, 2008 | 07:21 AM

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[QUOTE=PoorBoyBrian;6047179]check fuel pressure at the fuel rail[QUOTE]

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Nov 25, 2008 | 09:50 AM

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Pour some Quik-Crete in the gas tank. If it runs after that, you've got bigger problems.

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Nov 25, 2008 | 11:49 AM

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^^ Dick!

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Nov 25, 2008 | 11:56 AM

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try maf cleaner and check to make sure maf is plugged in all the way. if it persists change the maf.. it should run fine.

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