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While driving normally today, out of the blue the car felt like it went into limp mode. When the gas is applied, the rpm would not rev and no response,

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Old 04-03-2014, 05:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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While driving normally today, out of the blue the car felt like it went into limp mode. When the gas is applied, the rpm would not rev and no response, I had to step on the gas a couple times wot to keep up with traffic (50mph). The whole time the car was running rough and the rpm would spike and bog when the gas is applied. I pulled over restarted the car and tested out the gas again, same result, it does not move the rpm and rev.
I took it to the Nissan dealer, on the way there (5 miles) I had to constantly mash the gas to get the car going 45mph and it was bogging a bit too. Sometimes the rpm would spike to 6k and jerk the car. When I took it to the dealer, magically the car revs and drives normal. Wtf??
I am very confused what just happened. Anyone else experienced this?

Temp outside 85
Car temp gauge 210-220
No engine light
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Just had oil changed 3 days ago.
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Are there any pending codes stored in the ecu? Oil level is normal?

Maybe a plugged cat?
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Are there any pending codes stored in the ecu? Oil level is normal?

Maybe a plugged cat?
It has 43000 miles only owner. Never had mechanical issue. All fluid levels are normal when checked at dealer

Plugged cat?
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Even if there's no CEL lit up, the ecu can sometimes have a pending code stored in there. That might help you get pointed in the right direction. Any strange noises?
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Even if there's no CEL lit up, the ecu can sometimes have a pending code stored in there. That might help you get pointed in the right direction. Any strange noises?
The car runs like a champ for the past 3 years with no irregular noises.

Should I take it back to dealer or discount auto or autozone can diagnose for free?
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Autozone usually lets you use their scanner for free.
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I had the same issue, but I have mods. I had it tuned(UPrev) and it hasn't come back.
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