Nissan Repair: 85 300z, air inlet hose, crankshaft position sensor

Question
the car idles fine but when you push on the gas it cuts out and misses and it wont pick up speed. do you know what could be causing this problem

Answer
Tisha,

Check the air inlet hose and the mass airflow sensor for air leaks.  If the hose is cracked or a clamp is loose the unmetered air will cause the engine to cut out as you say.  I would pull the codes and see if any are stored in memory.

Nissan
11     Crankshaft Position Sensor
12     Air Flow Meter
13     Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor
21     Ignition Signal
22     Fuel Pump
23     Throttle Valve Switch
31     Load Signal
32     Start Signal
41     Fuel Temperature Sensor
44     System Okay
1.   Verify that diagnostic mode slesctor is turned fully counterclockwise.
2.   Turn ignition switch ON.
3.   Make sure inspection lamps stay on. (Bulb check.)
4.   Turn diagnostic mode selector fully clockwise.
5.   Make sure inspection lamps display code 23 and 31.
6.   Depress accelerator pedal and release.
7.   Make sure inspection lamps display code 31.
8.   Start engine, apply brakes and shift into "D" position.
9.   Make sure inspection lamps display code 31.
10.   Turn a load switch OFF-ON-OFF. (A/C switch, Headlight switch etc.)
11.   Shift into "P".
12.   Make sure inspection lamps display code 44. Any other code is a DTC.