I need help with figuring out what's wrong with my sister's car

Asked by Natasha Apr 01, 2023 at 07:09 PM about the 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Question type: General

What does it mean when i stop at a stop sign or red light
and i have to put the car in neutral or park then put it back
in drive for it to take off after i stop? If i don't do that then
when if try to push the gas pedal to take off the car won't
move it doesn't have any power unless i put it in park or
neutral every time i stop at a red light or so sign? Please
help me... My sister just bought this car from someone
and it's been doing it since she bought the car yesterday

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beatupchevy answered 2 years ago

What do the plugs look like ? Try an injector cleaner , look for loose/broken vacuum lines

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