Pathfinder LE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 01-011
Date: 010209
Engine - Fluctuating/Incorrect Idle/Hard Throttle
Classification:
EC00-030
Reference:
NTB01-011
Date:
February 9, 2001
1996-99 PATHFINDER DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS / THROTTLE
CHAMBER DEPOSITS
APPLIED VEHICLE:
1996-99 Pathfinder (R50)
APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built before JN8AR05Y*XW360090
APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before September 4, 1998
SERVICE INFORMATION
If a 1996-99 Pathfinder exhibits the driveability incidents listed below, the cause may be throttle chamber deposits.
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Idle speed fluctuation
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Incorrect idle speed
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Increased accelerator pedal resistance
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Difficulty accelerating smoothly from a stop
A new throttle chamber (with a throttle opener mechanism) and related components (see Figure 1) are now available to resolve this incident if it should
occur. Refer to the Service Procedure for instructions on installing the new throttle chamber and related parts.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION