Conversation Between Conrad283 and kbrown2112

It could be the MAF. Check to make sure it's clear/clean of debris, and if you don't have an air filter I advise you to get one.

Hi, I'm new here and in need of some advice for my 2000 Infiniti I30. I purchased used a week ago, and two days later I had a hard time getting it to start. After giving it a lil gas I got it to turn over, but it sounded like it was choking to death rumbling, shaking, and idling up and down. While it's running, I'm hearing a popping sound and when I put it in drive or reverse it shakes and shuts off. I can't get it out the driveway and don't have a lot of money for repairs. Maybe with your advice I can rule out some things and not get hit in the head by run around mechanics. I also forgot to mention that when I looked under the hood there was no air filter in the car. I don't know how long it's been that way, but I've only driven the car myself for two days after purchasing as is.