Hesitation when accelerating and when stopped it vibrates then shuts off

2010 NISSAN X-TRAIL
100,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PORTGAS D ACE
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Hello, my car responds very badly when i press the accelerator, it does not accelerate or after a while it suddenly responds and when it stops in idle it vibrates and turns off instantly. (Note: i replaced the fuel pump and cleaned the injectors but nothing changed.)
Feb 17, 2022 at 11:55 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

What you described can be several things. For example, it could be a problem with the ignition system, a partially plugged catalytic converter, and so on. By chance, does the check engine light stay on when the engine is running? If it does, have the computer scanned to identify diagnostic trouble codes. That will point us in the right direction. Here is a link that shows how and why scanning the CAN is the best thing to do for this new of a vehicle:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

If the light doesn't stay on, take a look through this link and let me know if it seems to mirror what you experience:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

One last question. When it stalls, does it start right back up?

Let me know.

Joe
Feb 17, 2022 at 4:47 PM
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PORTGAS D ACE
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Sorry, what did you mean by "start right back up?"
Feb 18, 2022 at 1:12 AM
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It turns off when the gear is put on D. Please help.
Feb 18, 2022 at 9:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When it stalls, are you able to restart the vehicle right away? Also, when you place it in gear, does the vehicle jump similar to how a vehicle having a manual transmission would react if the clutch was let out too quickly?

Let me know.

Joe
Feb 18, 2022 at 3:22 PM
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No, it starts after several times of turning key, when changing to D or R it jump but its normal for gear number changing.
Feb 19, 2022 at 1:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Okay, based on the info, it sounds like you could have something as simple as a vacuum leak, or in fact, the catalytic converter could be plugged.

Start by checking for vacuum leaks. Here is a link that explains what to look for, how to test, and how to repair:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

I do have one other question. After you experience the hesitation, does the vehicle seem to have normal power to accelerate? Have you ever noticed any rattling from under the vehicle or in the engine compartment?

Let me know.

Joe
Feb 19, 2022 at 11:52 AM
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No, its acceleration is so bad I press the accelerator until the end and the car is running at 60 km/h, i hear a rattling sound i think it's from fuel tank.
Feb 19, 2022 at 1:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do me a favor. I have a feeling the internal part of the catalytic converter is loose and restricting airflow on and off.

Take a rubber mallet and tap on the exhaust to see if you can recreate the noise you hear. If you can hear it, have a helper try to locate it.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Feb 19, 2022 at 2:12 PM