That video is really sad. However it looks more like the car is lazy when hot like its sucking in hot air with the AC running on full blast which results in lower power. I still see the delay though.

I hope Nissan is notified of this issue and they find a way to resolve it immediately. I say convert back to using the old throttle cable.

That's right, it feels like A/C is running. Temps were in the low 70s when the videos were recorded.

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So can I convince the dealer about MAF and/or O2 sensors being the possible culprits?

They are certainly the most likely cuprits for screwing up your air/fuel ratio and causing the ECU to massively pull timing. They should do a test drive with data logging to see what the car is doing.

Digi I think you are coming onto something. I didn't fully read into those threads but have they come up with a solution?

I'd like to see the results of a vented hood with accessory fans blowing air through the engine bay. I'd bet it would work wonders for the car.

Mine too! Gave myself whiplash today!

It's not oil. I had the problem at ~180F oil in winter.

I think this it he first post I've read of an AUTO feeling it.

I posted the same thing after DIGI did it (though I don't do the moving tests)

Sorry about the post bombing, guys. I also want to reiterate that I had a bad catalytic converter. They SUPPOSEDLY tested the whole exhaust system (O2 sensors, cat, and all). They said the problem was the cat. They fixed that under warranty @40k miles. Then I traded it in that week because the problem was as bad as ever. I was very hopeful off the lot, it felt amazing. But alas it came back.

did they check the maf sensors though?

Didn't ask, and I don't see it mentioned, so likely not. They probably don't consider that part of the exhaust system.

I got another suggestion from someone in regards to troubleshooting MAF problems, and based on the issues I described he also thinks it's the MAF sensors. To isolate this problem, he suggested unplugging the MAF sensors and drive the car for a day to see if there is any consistency.

I'm not exactly sure about how our cars behave with the MAF sensors disconnected. My car is still down (no headlights) so I am not able to take the car to service to get it checked.

If you still have your car, do you think you can have them check or replace the MAF sensors under warranty?

car = gone. I did try in the past. Car won't run without them. It idles TERRIBLY and dies when you hit the gas. I also ran the car with my OBD scanner plugged into my laptop, and they looked OK to me. But I'm also not really certified to tell these things =) Data looked consistent with what I'd expect though.. matched up with RPM's / speed.

no problem... thanks for your efforts! I'm nervous about these problems affecting forced induction... wouldn't want ecu to trim fuel under boost.

I'm trying to research whether heat soak on MAF sensors is a type of failure.