Nissan Sunny (1991 - 1995) - 94 1.4 auto.Doesn't move when pressing accelerator

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Sat 12 Sep 2009 11:43
94 1.4 auto.Doesn't move when pressing accelerator - zak1986
When I press the accelerator on my nissan sunny 1.4L (auto 1994) the car does not move from a stationary position even though i can see the rev counter and hear the engine reving up.It will start moving very slowly after 3 or 4 attemps at pressing the throttle and this sometimes cause the car to switch off. once the car has picked up speed, I can drive it and feel the gears changing normally. The problem starts again if I brake or stop at a junction or bring the car to rest. There is no problems with starting the car or any misfiring. Any suggestions or help would be much appreciated

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 12/09/2009 at 15:59

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Sat 12 Sep 2009 15:25
94 1.4 Nissan Sunny does not move when pressing ac - Simon
I would say that the problem lies within the gearbox, most likely to be the torque converter playing up.
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Sun 13 Sep 2009 13:23
94 1.4 Nissan Sunny does not move when pressing ac - davecuk
Sounds like it's time for a new car.
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Sun 13 Sep 2009 14:28
94 1.4 Nissan Sunny does not move when pressing ac - gordonbennet
It might only need a top up, try checking the gearbox oil level first off, probably find the sequence and oil spec in the handbook or a Haynes manual.
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Sun 13 Sep 2009 15:26
94 1.4 Nissan Sunny does not move when pressing ac - bell boy
£105 a tonne at the moment
dont forget to remove personal belongings before you take the bag o silver
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Sun 13 Sep 2009 18:22
94 1.4 Nissan Sunny does not move when pressing ac - piston power
Change the oil and filter in the gearbox might have never been done.
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