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Nissan/Datsun Altima S: I clean my 04 nissan throttle body

 
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I clean my 04 nissan throttle body with throttle cleaner but when I put hose back on ohfirst of all i didnt take out the throttle body just clean it by open closing the butterfly, but when i start the engine the engine go high and low the needle goes up and down when shifting to drive it kicks like its ready race the track

 

Country: United States
Make: Nissan/Datsun
Model: Altima S
Year: 2004

Already Tried:
i disconnect the battery nothing wrk then i made sure the throttle was try and the butterfly too still same nothing still kicks high and low.

Submitted: 278 days and 18 hours ago.
Category: Nissan
Value: $36
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Mike O. replied 278 days and 17 hours ago.

Hi my name's Mike thanks for the question! Did you spray cleaner into the throttle or did you just use a rag to wipe it?

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Expert:  Mike O. replied 278 days and 17 hours ago.

If you sprayed cleaner into the throttle, it's highly likely you're going to need a new throttle body assembly. You can try to manually re-learn the idle and sometimes it works but usually once cleaner is sprayed into the throttle, it ruins it.

 

Customer replied 278 days and 17 hours ago.

There is a resetting for the throttle isn't there before I know if info need to do that and if I do need a new throttle would it be less of problem? Would I
Need reset it

Customer replied 278 days and 17 hours ago.

How much are thy usually cost at auto store?

Customer replied 278 days and 17 hours ago.

, How much are thy usually cost at auto store?

Customer replied 278 days and 17 hours ago.

There is a resetting for the throttle isn't there before I know if info need to do that and if I do need a new throttle would it be less of problem? Would I
Need reset it I already tried resetting on the process instruction didn't do anything at all

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Expert:  Mike O. replied 278 days and 17 hours ago.

Setting the idle procedure:

NOTE:

 It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.

 It is impossible to switch the diagnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit

has a malfunction.

1. Perform EC-47, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .

2. Perform EC-47, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .

3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

4. Check that all items listed under the topic PREPARATION (previously mentioned) are in good order.

5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

6. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.

7. Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.

a. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

b. Fully release the accelerator pedal.

8. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL stops

blinking and turned ON.

9. Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL turned ON.

10. Start engine and let it idle.

11. Wait 20 seconds.

12. Rev up the engine two or three times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the

specifications.

13. If idle speed and ignition timing are not within the specification, Idle Air Volume Learning will not be carried

out successfully. In this case, find the cause of the incident by referring to the Diagnostic Procedure below

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Expert:  Mike O. replied 278 days and 17 hours ago.

DESCRIPTION

Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully released position of the accelerator

pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time

harness connector of accelerator pedal position sensor or ECM is disconnected.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.

2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.

3. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds.

4. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.

5. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds.

Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning UBS002OA

DESCRIPTION

Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully closed position of the throttle valve by

monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time harness connector of

electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.

2. Turn ignition switch ON.

3. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds.

Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound

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Expert:  Mike O. replied 278 days and 16 hours ago.

If you do end up needing a new throttle, make sure you buy it from the dealer not an aftermarket one because they won't last very long or at all. They usuall run about $500. They are pretty pricy and once it's installed, you're going to need to have the idle set, preferably at a dealer with their scan tool. If your car is rated for california emission however, the throttle is warrantied for 15 years/150,000 miles under the ca emission codes.

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Customer replied 278 days and 16 hours ago.

Where can I Find the the topic
"preparation"?

Customer replied 278 days and 16 hours ago.

Im from Cali

Customer replied 278 days and 16 hours ago.

It gave me a p0507 idle air control system revolutions per min higher than expected

Customer replied 278 days and 14 hours ago.

I have not heard back from you

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Expert:  Mike O. replied 278 days and 11 hours ago.

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, I had to take care of my daughter for a bit. The "preparation" part which I forgot to include basically is having the car in P or N, all loads off (a/c, lights, radio, etc.) and make sure the car is warmed up to normal operating temperature. Don't run the car too long, because if the engine gets too hot and the fans come on, the idle will never set. If you have access to a scan tool that can view engine data monitoring, the engine coolant temp has to be at least 176 F and no more than 210 F. If you check the emission label on the underside of the hood it will tell you if your car is california rated or not. If it says california anywhere on that white emission label then it should be a CA rated car but it's always best to go to the dealer and have them run the VIN to double check. If if is still covered, then you can get a new throttle for free. The 507 code will come on anytime the idle is way off.Mike O.41098.2365365741

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Expert:  Mike O. replied 278 days and 11 hours ago.

Here's a link for the warranty on a 2004 Nissan. Check page 10 under california emission warranty and you'll see the 15 year coverage I was referring to. Page 11 lists what parts are covered.

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Expert:  Mike O. replied 277 days and 14 hours ago.

sorry here's the link.http://www.paschconsulting.com/PDF/2004-Nissan-Car-Warranty.pdf

Customer replied 275 days and 21 hours ago.

Mike, Thank you soo much for all the help you gave me the other day about my question regarding the problem I was having with the car. I didn't buy a new throttle body I was reading about throttle body that it was not to touch the butterfly as it would ruin the control which it did when I touch it I wasn't so aware of that until later when I asked you about it. thanks so much for the web informatuon you gave me about the warrantee at first thought it wouldn't be possible because miles was at 126.000 on the car so I was advice to take it to the nissan to reset the throttle body not at a shop or some where else. Well I took it to a Nissan dealer for the reset they asked me if I wanted them to go thru the whole check to be sure of everything else was ok. I was concern about the cost was going to be once they called about the car to my biggest surprise everyting was still under warrantee like you said there was a recall on ECM my fuel pump was bad also the catalytic converter was bad as well too rhey reset the throttle body so everyting was working great I only had to pay 110.00 i was so thrilled and relief. thanks you again Mike for your big help I really needed that. thanks again thanks for your awesome work keep up the great work for those who need you too. Kevin

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Expert:  Mike O. replied 275 days and 20 hours ago.

No problem at all, that's what I'm here for is to try to assist as much as possible. Glad everything worked out and if you ever have any other questions, you can always ask me for help.

 
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