Nissan Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) Re-Learn Procedure

How to replace that pesky Nissan electronic throttle body? Although this installation seems to be simple plug and play, the following learning procedures are required to get your car running properly: Accelerated Pedal Released Position Learn, Throttle Valve Closed Position Learn, and Idle Air Volume Learn. Complete these 3 small learning procedures and you'll be back on the road in no time!

(Want to know if this Re-Learn applies to your vehicle--check out the listing below)

**RE-LEARN PROCEDURE STEPS**

Accelerated Pedal, Released Position Learn
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released. (1:09)
2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds . (1:14)
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds . (1:17)
(This procedure requires 2 key cycles, so again, ensure the pedal is fully released)
4. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds . (1:24)
5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds (1:29)

Throttle Valve, Closed Position Learn.
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released. (1:38)
2. Turn ignition switch ON. (1:39)
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds. (1:43)
(Make sure that throttle valve moves during these 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.)

Idle Air, Volume Learn.
1. Ensure the accelerator pedal is fully released. (1:59)
2. Turn ignition ON, do not start engine, then wait 3 seconds (2:02)
3. Next, Fully depress and release the accelerator pedal 5x within 5 seconds (2:07)
4. Wait 7 seconds, then fully depress and hold accelerator pedal. After Approximately 11 seconds, the Malfunction indicator light will switch from steady to blinking. Approximately 9 seconds later, the light changes from blinking to steady once again. (2:13)
5. Fully release accelerator pedal and start the car within 3 seconds. (2:28)
6. Allow to idle. Wait 20 seconds. (2:32)
7. Lightly rev the engine several times, and make sure idle speed is within specification. When vehicle returns to idle, the learn should be complete. (2:36)

HERE IS THE COVERAGE FOR THIS PARTICULAR RE-LEARN PROCEDURE

MAKE MODEL YEAR CYL LITER
INFINITI G35 2003 - 2006 V6 3.5L
INFINITI I35 2002 - 2004 V6 3.5L
INFINITI M35 2006 - 2008 V6 3.5L
INFINITI TRUCKS FX35 2003 - 2009 V6 3.5L
NISSAN 350Z 2003 - 2005 V6 3.5L
NISSAN ALTIMA 2002 - 2006 V6 3.5L
NISSAN ALTIMA 2002 - 2006 L4 2.5L
NISSAN MAXIMA 2002 - 2008 V6 3.5L
NISSAN SENTRA 2002 - 2005 L4 2.5L
NISSAN SENTRA 2003 - 2005 L4 1.8L
NISSAN TRUCKS MURANO 2003 - 2009 V6 3.5L
NISSAN TRUCKS QUEST 2004 - 2009 V6 3.5L

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**Disclaimer**
At CARDONE we cannot guarantee against improper interpretation or application of the information we present in this video. You should always follow the enclosed safety guidelines, consult your OE repair manual for correct specifications when performing any install or repair procedure. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user, and not of CARDONE Industries.

[dewayneebers]

Working on 2005 Nissan Altima. Replaced throttle body and watched numerous videos and spent numerous hours trying the relearn procedure. Was about to give up when I watched this video. Started completely over, followed this video and got it on the first try. Thanks for the video. There were some videos that had same procedure but this one just explained it better.

[atheistinprocessmyway]

I was about to cry not knowing what to do with my car... Found this video, followed the steps 1 by 1 and viola!!! It solved my problem!!!
Thank you so much!!!

[johnhanfiro]

This method worked on my 2007 Nissan Murano. I took off the throttle body last week to give it a clean and after putting it back in, i started having problems with start ups. So i searched on YT and came across your video, followed the instructions and voila, the car started on the first turn, thank you so much for making this video.

[electricslide]

Up up down down left right left right b a select start

[aju]

Ho my god ....i really surprised ....i did on my nissan tiida ...now engine working smoothly because of ur video .... thanks

[bangut]

Here's my story. I'm driving 2006 Almera till one day car's rpm just wouldn't get higher than around 2k rpms, everything sounded/felt fine just loss of power, took it to mechanic/services and it took them one month to diagnose/replace throttle body, when I got the car back, noticed that rpms are jumping up and down when going into neutral, fuel usage increased insanely, idle rpms too high, brought in back to mechanic because we thought it's not adjusted but he failed to do that and I got worried that the service had given me another bad throttle body and I have wasted my money, till I found this video, tried everything myself and got it working properly on the first try!!! So happy now, love u man, good work!

[johnr]

This video proved extremely useful when I cleaned the throttle body on my 2011 Nissan Rogue. It was running very poorly when I restarted it after the cleaning. The steps shown here, when performed properly, solved the issue for me and I could not be happier. The vehicle is running very well now and there is no more 'stumble' at idle when coming to a full stop.

[jacobbarrera]

This is the best video on this test process by Don’t listen to anyone but this guy!!

[l.psurvivor_no]

WOW THANK YOU! I SPEND 1 YEAR TRYING OTHER CODES GIVEN IN OTHER VIDEOS AND NOTHING WORKED! Obviously REPLACING THROTTLE BODY & AIR FLOW SENSOR, ETC., WAS TOO EXPENSIVE!! I HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR TO WORK LIKE THAT EVERY DAY, HURTING MY TRANSMISSION! BUT IT DOES STILL WORK! I ALMOST GAVE UP...UNTIL I FOUND YOU🙏👼👍😀 the shortest of all steps! and IT WORKED!! I WAS IN DISBELIEF! I LITERALLY CRIED! YOU SAVED MY CAR AND I 😉THANK YOU & THANK YOU AGAIN! BLESSINGS!

[rangerguy]

Worked like a charm! Dropped idle from 1, 300 to right around 650. Thanks!

[sanjeewalive]

Wow. This is worked! I was struggling for more than one month with this problem. What a miracle. Dropped idle from 1800 to right around 800!!! Excellent! Many thanks. (This is Nissan TIIDA)

[danielstroup]

I cleaned my throttle body on my 06 Nissan Pathfinder. Started idling high around 1k, Check engine light after I put it back together. I did all 3 procedures about 20 times. Still high idle. Next day I tried the procedures with the engine stone cold, started it, came back a few minutes later and BAM 625 RPM! If this procedure isn't working for you with a fully warmed up engine and transmission, try it cold.

[MrPatdeeee]

This appears to be the one that will do it. I took my Nissan Maxima 2007 (47, 000 miles on it) into a Nissan dealer; because it was losing mileage per gallon. They said I needed the "Throttle Body" and the "Mass Air Flow" needs to be cleaned. They charged me upwards of $200.00.

When I drove the car out the "Engine Light" came on and stayed on. I took it back but then the Tachometer was going up and down badly in idle.

I do NOT believe the Nissan dealer "Re-Leaned" the computer as you do. Also I do NOT believe they cleaned the two items above correctly. I believe they just sprayed cleaner without removing them from the air canal; that goes from the air filter to the intake plenum.

I am going to remove them and clean them thoroughly. Then...

...I am going to do it just as you say. I believe it will solve my problem. Thank you so much.

[southcentral]

this really helped on my 2005 nissan altima, had removed and replaced the throttle body and car started to rev up and down like crazy.. didn't know what had happened, after watching this video and with a lot of patience, I finally program the throttle body. good video

[rolandomaldonado]

Worked for my (push to start ) 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 . Thank you so much, I had cleaned out my throttle body and mass air flow sensor and after putting things back together . I noticed that my throttle body wouldn’t respond well . My car would show me how much gas I had released by stepping on the gas pedal by having the dashboard indicator meter ( 0-60) MPG on dashboard display . When stepping on gas pedal the meter wouldnt go up and when I would let go the meter would rise and drop constantly and finally max out (randomly out of order) . When it would max out i would assume I can lay off from the gas pedal for a bit but instead the car would lose power as I’m driving and than gain power . Like, the torque would set u back going 30mps literally . I knew it was the throttle body, the flap wasn’t opening right and releasing its mixtures at random times making my car to jerk and idle bad . But nomore . I changed my spark plugs, cleaned out the throttle body, air mass sensor, changed the ignition coils and nothing ever fixed the problem . Other you tubers were saying it’s the transmission slipping but no, it wasn’t . Thank you for your help !

[thomas]

Thanks. Took a few trys but ultimately worked for my 04' nissan titan make sure you follow every step to the end even the rev 7 times at the end. Dont get all excited once you see the blinking light your only half way done...!

[chrisjermyn]

Im still stunned that actually worked 1st time. you saved me a lot of time so thanks.

[GmanInd]

Thank you for the explanation, I have seen this 'procedure' on other videos but all of the steps were combined and not needed once completed. This worked for me the first time, so I made notes in my Haynes manual for next time.

[dennisbrandon]

For my Nissan Altima 2007 2.5 this worked, I tried about 5 different ways before coming to this one. Yes. Thank you sir.

[evilsock]

Thank you! This video saved the day. Other ones on here are a little wrong and misleading. Also hard to follow. Yours was perfect.