Car gets sluggish at operating temperature

Asked by sheepapig Apr 17, 2018 at 08:44 PM about the 1998 Nissan 200SX SE-R Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1998 Nissan 200sx ser when i drive it while its still kinda cold its fine but once its up to operating temperature it has a sluggish throttle and idle is bad as well. It sounds like it wants to go but it doesn't anyone know what the problem could be?

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intake air temp sensor maybe mass air flow meter at filter box ,, and a dozen others check for codes they help somewhat

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