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Engine/Fuel System - Multiple Driveability Concerns: Overview

Classification:
EC00-031

Reference:
ITB01-006

Date:
February 9, 2001

1997-99 QX4 DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS / THROTTLE CHAMBER DEPOSITS

APPLIED VEHICLE:
1997-99 QX4 (JR5O)

APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built before JNRAR05Y*XW047868

APPLIED DATE:

Vehicles built before September 4, 1998

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a 1997-99 QX4 exhibits the driveability incidents listed below, the cause may be throttle chamber deposits.

^ Idle speed fluctuation

^ Incorrect idle speed

^ Increased accelerator pedal resistance

^ Difficulty accelerating smoothly from a stop





A new throttle chamber (with a throttle opener mechanism) and related components (see Figure 1) are now available to resolve this incident if it should occur. Refer to the Service Procedure for instructions on installing the new throttle chamber and related parts.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.