Fluctuating RPM's after I cleaned the throttle body

2006 NISSAN X-TRAIL
290,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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DAMO35
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I cleaned the throttle body on my vehicle and now when at idle it fluctuates high low revs.
Apr 10, 2020 at 11:05 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

What did you use to clean the throttle body? If you use the wrong cleaner and it takes the coating off the plate, you could damage the throttle body itself.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Roy
Apr 11, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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DAMO35
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I used throttle body cleaner.
Apr 11, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Some of them are too harsh on the coating.

It sounds like you need to replace the throttle body.

Roy
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Apr 11, 2020 at 8:01 AM
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DAMO35
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Can I just get a second hand one and put straight in??
Apr 11, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Yes, you can. Make sure it is clean and not damaged.

Roy
Apr 11, 2020 at 9:34 AM