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02-25-2008, 08:52 PM | #16 | |
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Re: 2003 Nissan Altima idle problems
Thanks for all the help, nissandoc, but it didn't quite work for me, either. I got the flashing then steady MIL, but it didn't go out after 3-4 minutes. How long should I wait with the throttle down (engine is not running..)? Or do I release the accelerator wihtin 3 sec after the MIL goes steady after blinking? I have a stick shift, with the clutch in while doing your sequence. Is that right for the manual trans?
Also, I have been having hesitation once about 3-5 minutes after I move out after restart/start. Every time. Then runs fine. Checked other forums and seemed that maybe I needed new plugs and PCV (117K miles, never tuned up). Changed them and now the car surges 300-400 RPM at idle, cycling up for about 5 seconds, then down for 15 seconds... Thanks for any help. |
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05-27-2008, 03:43 PM | #17 | |
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Re: 2003 Nissan Altima idle problems
HEY NISSAN DOC, CAN I GET SOME HELP PLEASE!
04 Altima, P0507, Tried changing Idler Controller on TB and did the"throttle valve closed position learn" actually... my MIL did not go off either, it went steady and then didnt do anything |
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07-27-2008, 11:59 PM | #18 | ||
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08-05-2008, 01:29 PM | #19 | |
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Re: 2003 Nissan Altima idle problems
This problem was driving me crazy, too, and I finally got it fixed. For free. At home.
Here's the procedure I found at another forum with some extra info (in red). It didn't work the first time through, so I started over at Step 1. Then it worked. The MIL - or Service Engine Soon (SES) -- didn't stop blinking and go out for me - it stayed on steady. So when it stops blinking - whether it stays off or on - just stops blinking, then make sure that within the next 3 seconds you fully release the accelerator and start your engine. Do NOT turn the ignition off and then back on - just crank the rest of the way. Let it run with the accelerator pedal released and after a little bit the idle will go down. You'll still have to clear the code. But I cleared it 10 days ago on my car and it's still not back on and idling low. I had to deal with this for the past 3 years so I understand how aggravating it can be. Also, use a stopwatch or timer (my kitchen timer doesn't show seconds, but the flashing dots between hour and minute flash at exactly one second. That's what I used) or digital watch to check time. When he says, "at least" give an extra second or two. When "exactly," do it at exactly that amount of time. It works! Here's the solution I found:
Check that all items listed under the topic “PREPARATION” (previously mentioned) are in good order.
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11-27-2008, 07:35 PM | #20 | |
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Re: 2003 Nissan Altima idle problems
2006 altima , just clean trottel body with carb cleaner and tooth brush , now it idle , form 1000 to 2000 , i have treid the on , off ,, hit pedal 5 times in 5 sec etc ,, didnt work used timer and have tried twnty time with no luck ,,, need help please thanks joe
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12-20-2008, 12:24 AM | #21 | |
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Re: 2003 Nissan Altima idle problems
Hi how are you doing . I recently had my inspection done at some shop . My SES light was on and in order to past the guy said he had to correct the code something i shouldnt have never let these guys do. The light went away the car idle went down from 1200 rpm down to 1000 even but when i drove off my rpms were delaying from when i go 0 to 20 then a nother delay 0 to 37 another delay and the rpm hesistates, then when i got home after a half an hour of driving the SES light came on . i have the 4spd auto . its like the car is fighting it ,so you feel a slight hesitation at 20mph then another one at 37mph sometime hesitation at high speed . I replace the throttle body back in sept i didnt have this problem. Should i let nissan just do a ecu relearn cause on the eve of thanksgiving this guy at nissan removed the SES light and the car idles correctly but when i drive 0 to 20 hesitation is still there . I also wanted to know at half of full throttle from 0 to 40mph is my car suppose to go 0rpm to 6000k rpms . i have watched alot of stock cars like mine 2003 altima se do 0 to 40 hit 6k rpms on youtube and my car shifts at 5k rpms at full throttle . please let me know thanks. im alix by the way
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Re: 2003 Nissan Altima idle problems
I also have same problem. And I followed your steps. The Service Engine Soon light stays solid, never blinks then clears when engine is running. I also replaced throttle body but problem got worse. Idle revs up and down is more pronounced. I removed battery terminals and let it sit overnight. I also cleaned the mass air flow sensor. More suggestion please.
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11-25-2011, 08:21 AM | #24 | |
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Re: 2003 Nissan Altima idle problems
This is copied from manual for the I35 (2002 - 2004) which is probably applicable to some Nissan vehicles.
NOTE: I It is better to count the time accurately with a clock. I It is impossible to switch the diagnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has a malfunction. NOTE: Before perform “Idle Air Volume Learning”, make sure that “Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning” and “Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning” are completed. If not, perform “Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning”, EC-71 and “Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning”, EC-71. 1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. 2. Check that all items listed under the topic “PRE-CONDITIONING” (previously mentioned) are in good order. 3. Turn ignition switch “OFF” and wait at least 10 seconds. 4. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch “ON” and wait 3 seconds. 5. Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds. 1) Fully depress the accelerator pedal. 2) Fully release the accelerator pedal. 6. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL goes off. 7. Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL goes off. 8. Start engine and let it idle. 9. Wait 20 seconds. SEC897C 10. Rev up the engine two or three times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the specifications. ITEM SPECIFICATION Idle speed 675±50 rpm (in “P” or “N” position) Ignition timing 15±5° BTDC (in “P” or “N” position) |
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12-03-2011, 02:33 PM | #25 | |
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Re: 2003 Nissan Altima idle problems
nissandoc
Just thought I'd say thank you for saving me a trip to the dealer and a couple hundred dollars! |
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Re: 2003 Nissan Altima idle problems
Thanks to everybody
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11-09-2012, 01:45 AM | #27 | |
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Re: 2003 Nissan Altima idle problems
You Can Try The Same Procedure As Described Above To Set The Iavl.
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