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

2006 NISSAN HARDBODY
300,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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HOFISI
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Engine start but does not idle every time you release the accelerator it just switch off.
Sep 7, 2018 at 5:43 AM
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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
Sep 9, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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