- Communicates between your gas pedal and the throttle
- Notifies the throttle when to accelerate or decelerate
- Replacement requires an experienced technician
Your Nissan’s Accelerator Pedal Sensor sends electrical cues to the engine throttle, which controls how quickly or slowly it moves based on the engagement of the accelerator pedal. When the gas pedal is depressed, the Accelerator Pedal Sensor then signals the throttle to open further, which allows larger amounts of air and fuel to enter the engine. As you let up on the gas pedal, the Accelerator Pedal Sensor notifies the engine throttle to close (the amount it closes will depend on the position of the pedal), which then decreases the rate of acceleration in your Nissan.
Before the existence of the Accelerator Pedal Sensor, the correspondence between the throttle and the accelerator pedal was designed as a physical mechanism. In older cars, a wire connected the accelerator to a component that would push or pull the throttle open or closed, depending upon how far the pedal was depressed. Now, new cars have an electronic Accelerator Pedal Sensor for increased efficiency and reliability.
The signs that your Accelerator Pedal Sensor is in need of replacement include: unreliable or slow acceleration when pressing or backing away from the gas pedal, issues with fuel efficiency, or an illuminated engine light on the dash panel in your Nissan.
If you notice one or more of the above signs, stop by your nearby Nissan authorized service center as soon as possible and inquire about a replacement Accelerator Pedal Sensor. A malfunctioning Accelerator Pedal Sensor can negatively affect your engine’s performance and efficiency. A professional Nissan technician can install a replacement sensor and get your Nissan in tip-top shape.
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The Accelerator Pedal Sensor on this page, part number 180025WN1B, works for your Nissan Sentra 2013-2016. Click on the What This Fits link to learn more.
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