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Why does my car not accelerate when I push the gas pedal?

Why does my car not accelerate when I push the gas pedal?

After a period of time (5-10 seconds) the car will accelerate when you push the gas pedal, but only for about one or two seconds. Then it is like the gas pedal is not connected to anything again. I assumed this code was set because of the fuel injection making the transmission do something unusual.

What happens when you push the accelerator and the car does not accelerate?

The car idles perfectly but nothing happens when you push on the accelerator. After a period of time (5-10 seconds) the car will accelerate when you push the gas pedal, but only for about one or two seconds. Then it is like the gas pedal is not connected to anything again.

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…

What happens to my car when I press the gas?

I still managed to get to work, but only after much struggle and pleading with my car. Now when I step on the pedal the engine doesnt rev and the RPMS seem to go DOWN, only until I floored the pedal and then they would jump to the 4-5-6 thousand range with my car jumping forward with the sudden acceleration.

What causes no power when pressing gas pedal?

Click to expand… 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 car not accelerate when I push the gas?

The accelerator pedal controls the valve opening of the throttle. The position sensors send the data (size of the opening) to the ECU. This information is very vital in controlling engine speed. In the absence of this data, the gas pedal cannot change the speed of the car.

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…

How does the accelerator pedal work in a car?

Today’s modern cars, trucks, and SUVs are all equipped with an electronic throttle control system that contains an accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor. This sensor’s primary job is to monitor the position of the throttle pedal and send an electronic signal to open the throttle body as you depress the gas pedal.

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Ruth Doyle