Engine does not idle, shuts off when I release the accelerator

Tiny
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  • 2006 NISSAN HARDBODY
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 300,000 MILES
Engine start but does not idle every time you release the accelerator it just switch off.
Friday, September 7th, 2018 AT 5:43 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a vacuum leak or the throttle bore is dirty, but we should run the codes as well. Here are three guides to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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