Jerking&#x2F;Hesitation problems

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bill from United States 9 years ago

I recommend you to scan your vehicle, in order to have a base for its diagnosis.

Nani from New Zealand 7 years ago

I have a Nissan Terrano, i have all the three problems all at the same time. It jerks even when Im in the que, stalls when driving, stalls when the aircon is on and want to reverse especially at carparks, stalls when i want to take off especially at roundabouts and engine check light blinks on the dashboard and i have to shift the gear quickly to "N" and start the engine and take off quickly otherwise my ass is kicked by another vehicle. Can someone assist me to solve the problem.

panas from other a year ago

I have the same problem with my 2.7 tdi

panas from other a year ago

Have you found a solution ?

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Jerks when accelerating

Nissan Terrano 2006 178000 miles

My vehicle is a Terrano 4x2 turbo diesel and, when driving at third or fifth gear, at the moment of reaching 2500 rpm, the van jerks weirdly and the gearbox and lever move considerably. I've replaced all the filters, checked the tank and cleaned the injectors, but nothing happened. Might it be the gearbox?

EMANUEL from United States 8 years ago

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Winnet from United States 8 years ago

Hi, the jerks in Terrano vans tend to be caused by a failure in the neutral position sensor. It is located on the upper part of the gearbox and you can easily find it by removing the gear shift cover. You disconnect it and your problem will be solved. You can as well replace it. Good luck.

tomyli from other a year ago

After changing maf an all other sensors on engine checking turbo, i read your comment and diconeted neutral position sensor car drives perfectly. Talking about nissan terrano 3.0 113kw 2002 r20 zd20engine. One more on diagnostic was error on boost sensor but after disconnecting neutral position error was gone.

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Jerks

Nissan Terrano 2006 20200000 miles

Hi, I own a Terrano diesel and, when changing from 3rd to 4th gear, the car fails and it jerks considerably. I was told it was an ordinary failure in these vehicles; if someone can give me a hand, I would be very thankful.

gustavus from United States 9 years ago

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bill from United States 9 years ago

The gearbox has a neutral position sensor; if this problem does not appear with any other gear, the failure must be there.

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Car jerks in 1st gear - Smooth otherwise, gear changes smooth

Nissan Terrano 2016 SUV, Manual, Petrol 25000 miles

Car jerks in 1st gear - Smooth otherwise, gear changes smooth - dealer even said 'No problem, you can change clutch but not recommended to change just now' - they only want part to fail & make money but it only has some 25000miles.
Before anyone focuses on 'bad driving' - I have been driving for 20yrs+, this car is mostly driven by 2 drivers and we have other cars - we've had Toyota's, Honda's, Cielo's...

strikeman from India a year ago

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Bruce from United States a year ago

The jerking in 1st gear could be caused by a variety of issues, some of which could include:

Engine misfire: If the engine is not running smoothly, it can cause the car to jerk and shake. This could be due to an issue with the ignition system, fuel system, or air intake.
Transmission slipping: If the transmission is slipping, it can cause the car to jerk and shake, especially in lower gears like 1st. This could be due to low transmission fluid, a slipping clutch, or a worn clutch.
Engine idle speed: If the engine idle speed is too low, it can cause the car to jerk and shake. The engine idle speed is controlled by the throttle body and the throttle position sensor.
Engine mounts: If the engine mounts are worn or damaged, they can cause the engine to shake, which can be transmitted to the car's body and cause it to jerk.

strikeman from India 4 months ago

Thanks for the reply - is there anything I can check before getting 'robbed' by a mechanic - I cant work on cars - im just an average user :-) Anything other than 'go to qualified mechanic' will help - maybe something more specific like 'change x oil'

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Poor acceleration and jerking

Nissan Terrano 1999 vg3.0, v6 120000 miles

Poor acceleration and jerking of the van

patrick from Nigeria 2 years ago

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Gears failure

Nissan Terrano 2008 190000 miles

Hi, I have a Nissan Terrano, the third gear is failing, and the fourth a little bit as well. When these gears are set and I accelerate, the car jerks. It stops when moving the lever to the front. Is there any sensor that might be failing? Thanks for your help.

artemus from United States 9 years ago

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Winnet from United States 8 years ago

Hello, replace the neutral sensor or switch from the gearbox. You can find it easily by removing the gear stick cover; it is the one that is right next to the reverse switch. Hope it helps and good luck.