- 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 transmits electrical cues to your engine’s throttle, which determines how fast it moves based on the engagement of the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal is pressed down, the Accelerator Pedal Sensor instantly notifies the throttle to open more and allow more fuel and air into the engine. As you let up on the accelerator pedal, the Accelerator Pedal Sensor signals the throttle to close (how much it closes depends on the pedal position), thereby slowing down your Nissan.
Before this technological advancement, the relationship between the throttle and the accelerator pedal was entirely mechanical. In older cars, a wire connected the accelerator to a component that would pull and push the throttle open or closed, depending on how hard the pedal was pushed. These days, vehicles use the Accelerator Pedal Sensor for maximum performance.
The signs that your Accelerator Pedal Sensor should be replaced can include: delayed acceleration or deceleration when engaging or backing away from the gas pedal, issues with fuel efficiency, or an illuminated engine light on your Nissan's dash.
If your Nissan is showing any of the above signs, visit your neighborhood Nissan service center as soon as you can and ask the pros about replacing your Accelerator Pedal Sensor. A malfunctioning Accelerator Pedal Sensor may hurt your Nissan’s long-term engine health. An experienced technician can install a brand new sensor and get your Nissan in efficient, working condition.
In need of an OEM replacement Accelerator Pedal Sensor for a repair in your Nissan?
This Accelerator Pedal Sensor, part 18002EZ20A, works for your Nissan Titan 2016-2020. Click on the What This Fits section to learn more.
LEVER COMPL-ACCELERATOR W/DRUM
Fits Titan