Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR VISUALLY
1. Remove the intake air duct. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
2. Check if a foreign matter is caught between the throttle valve and the housing.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Remove the foreign matter and clean the electric throttle control actuator inside, and then perform throttle valve closed position learning. Refer to "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".

Fig 1: Identifying Electric Throttle Control Actuator And Throttle Valve
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REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR
Replace the electric throttle control actuator. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

INSPECTION END