Where is the thermal plunger on a Nissan Frontier?
Adjusting my TPS is my goal but I cannot do this when the thermal plunger will not open all the way. The plunger is located in the throttle body and senses coolant temp. When it gets hot the plunger moves forward and allows the truck to idle at a lower throttle.
Why is the plunger on my Nissan Frontier turning green?
Adjusting screw is bend. I sprayed a little greese and penetrating oil on the plunger this morning and it may assist to get it unstuck. Also, the plunger had a greenish color and most likely leaking antifreeze. Studum suggested that this may the cuase of leaking antifreeze into the intake.
Why is my mpg so low on my Nissan Frontier?
Problem -MPG are still too low more than normal. Check – Service manual says that if there is a big drop in MPG you should check the TPS position and the gap (see picture). I went to check it after the truck warmed up and it still was not warm enough for the plunger to push the gap closed.
Is there a way to reset the throttle body?
This method is almost foolproof as long as all ECU control parameters are within their normal ranges. Resetting The Throttle Body Calibration (this step is conditional) A Rough Idle or a SES can sometimes be caused by a change in the throttle body position sensor calibration.
Where is the throttle position sensor on a Nissan Frontier?
Your Nissan Frontier uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure. Throttle Position Sensor – The throttle position sensor is typically located on the gas pedal.
Adjusting my TPS is my goal but I cannot do this when the thermal plunger will not open all the way. The plunger is located in the throttle body and senses coolant temp. When it gets hot the plunger moves forward and allows the truck to idle at a lower throttle.
What causes a Nissan Frontier to stall out?
If you don’t own/want to buy a scanner, most local parts stores will run a scan for you at no cost (they want to sell you the parts). Here are some of the issues that cause the Frontier to stall out. Remember, a vehicle needs air, fuel, and spark to run.
When does Nissan Frontier Engine hesitate during acceleration?
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Why does my car not start when I spray starter?
There’s something wrong with the fuel pump. If you cycle the ignition switch just one time, the fuel pump should pressurize the fuel system in a second or two, and fuel should spray out the Schrader valve. I think he was just pressing down the shrader valve to see how much pressure was there and not actually putting a tester on it.
Why does my Nissan Frontier get 20 mpg?
Plunger is not moving (although truck idles fine and MPG is consistent around 20 MPG) 2. Adjusting screw is bend. I sprayed a little greese and penetrating oil on the plunger this morning and it may assist to get it unstuck. Also, the plunger had a greenish color and most likely leaking antifreeze.
What should the RPM be on a Nissan Frontier?
Just a follow up on this in case someone is having the same issue. The truck when warmed should have an RPM range of around 500 when in drive. And a 700-800 range in park. The plunger should push the fist idle cam to the “hot” setting when truck is warm. The truck temp gauge does not need to be a 180 degrees to have the fast idle cam set to hot.
Adjusting screw is bend. I sprayed a little greese and penetrating oil on the plunger this morning and it may assist to get it unstuck. Also, the plunger had a greenish color and most likely leaking antifreeze. Studum suggested that this may the cuase of leaking antifreeze into the intake.
Plunger is not moving (although truck idles fine and MPG is consistent around 20 MPG) 2. Adjusting screw is bend. I sprayed a little greese and penetrating oil on the plunger this morning and it may assist to get it unstuck. Also, the plunger had a greenish color and most likely leaking antifreeze.
Just a follow up on this in case someone is having the same issue. The truck when warmed should have an RPM range of around 500 when in drive. And a 700-800 range in park. The plunger should push the fist idle cam to the “hot” setting when truck is warm. The truck temp gauge does not need to be a 180 degrees to have the fast idle cam set to hot.