Rough idle and no power after replacing the throttle body?

Tiny
SHAUN WOODWARD
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  • 1999 NISSAN HARDBODY
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 216,415 MILES
I changed the throttle body and now it idles badly and it doesn't have any power. Please help me it's my only way to go.
Thursday, February 18th, 2021 AT 11:08 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If it is idling rough, are you sure there isn't an engine vacuum leak? It could be at the throttle body or one of the hoses may have been left off.

Here is a link that shows how to locate a vacuum leak:

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

That is the first thing I would recommend looking for. Also, let me know if the check engine light is staying on when the engine is running. If it is, then have the computer scanned for codes. Here is a quick video showing how it's done:

https://youtu.be/b2IJGfImVvw

I realize most people don't own a scanner, but oftentimes a parts store will do it free of charge.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe

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Thursday, February 18th, 2021 AT 7:05 PM

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