- Communicates between your gas pedal and the throttle
- Notifies the throttle when to accelerate or decelerate
- Replacement requires an experienced technician
The Accelerator Pedal Sensor in your Nissan passes electrical cues to the throttle, which controls how quickly or slowly it moves based on how your gas pedal is engaged. When the gas pedal is depressed, the Accelerator Pedal Sensor electronically notifies the throttle to open wider, allowing more air into the engine. As you put less pressure on the accelerator, the Accelerator Pedal Sensor notifies the throttle to close (the amount it closes will depend on the position of the pedal), thereby slowing down your Nissan.
Before this technological advancement, the correspondence between the gas pedal and throttle was a mechanical system. In earlier vehicles, a wire connected the gas pedal to a component that would pull and push the throttle open and shut, depending upon how far the pedal was depressed. Now, new cars have an electronic Accelerator Pedal Sensor for maximum performance.
The signs that your Accelerator Pedal Sensor should be replaced can vary, but commonly include: inconsistent acceleration and deceleration when engaging or backing away from the acceleration pedal, issues with fuel efficiency, or an engine warning light on your Nissan dashboard.
If your Nissan exhibits any of those signs, visit your neighborhood Nissan authorized service center ASAP and ask about a replacement Accelerator Pedal Sensor. A misfiring or broken Accelerator Pedal Sensor can impact your Nissan’s long-term engine health. A qualified Nissan service technician can install new Accelerator Pedal Sensor and get your Nissan in efficient, working condition.
Looking for a genuine replacement Fuel System Accelerator Pedal Sensor for your Nissan?
This Accelerator Pedal Sensor, part 180023TA0B, will fit your Nissan Altima 2013-2018. Click on the What This Fits link for more details.
LEVER COMPL-ACCELERATOR W/DRUM
Fits Altima, Maxima