Why is my Nissan idling high?
Problem Description The throttle body for the Nissan Altima is known for carbon buildup, and requires regular, light cleaning to maintain peak performance. After cleaning the throttle body, many owners notice a very high idle, erratic (bouncing) idle, and unpredictable power surging.
Where is the mass air flow sensor on a Nissan?
Locate a mass airflow sensor in the engine bay. Nissan MAF sensor is located right next to the engine air filter housing, typically on the driver’s side. Unplug the electrical connector from your Nissan mass airflow sensor. Watch the following video on how to remove the air filter box to access the MAF sensor.
What causes rough idle after replacing mass air flow sensor?
Replaced air filter and maf sensor. Problems with vehicle turning off seemed to go away but now I have a rough Idle. Car will drop below 1000 rpms and then rev back up to over 1500 like it wants to shut off. Idle problems seem to go away when maf sensor is disconnected. Car throwing codes p0171 and p0102.
What’s the best way to idle a Nissan?
Release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after malfunction light stops blinking and turns ON steady. Start engine and let it idle. Then check idle speed and ignition timing. Engine at operating temp. Disconnect the MAF sensor harness connector. Restart the engine and let it idle for at least 5-secs.
How to idle relearn procedure for Nissan Leaf?
Turn the key to OFF and wait at least 10-secs. Foot off the pedal, turn key to ON and 3-secs. Repeat the following procedure quickly FIVE times within 5 seconds. Pedal to the floor, then full release.
Locate a mass airflow sensor in the engine bay. Nissan MAF sensor is located right next to the engine air filter housing, typically on the driver’s side. Unplug the electrical connector from your Nissan mass airflow sensor. Watch the following video on how to remove the air filter box to access the MAF sensor.
Replaced air filter and maf sensor. Problems with vehicle turning off seemed to go away but now I have a rough Idle. Car will drop below 1000 rpms and then rev back up to over 1500 like it wants to shut off. Idle problems seem to go away when maf sensor is disconnected. Car throwing codes p0171 and p0102.
Release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after malfunction light stops blinking and turns ON steady. Start engine and let it idle. Then check idle speed and ignition timing. Engine at operating temp. Disconnect the MAF sensor harness connector. Restart the engine and let it idle for at least 5-secs.
Turn the key to OFF and wait at least 10-secs. Foot off the pedal, turn key to ON and 3-secs. Repeat the following procedure quickly FIVE times within 5 seconds. Pedal to the floor, then full release.