Possible causes
– Faulty Throttle Position Sensor
– Throttle Position Sensor circuit is open or shorted
– Throttle Position Sensor poor electrical connection
– Throttle Position Sensor circuit is open or shorted
– Throttle Position Sensor poor electrical connection
Tech description
There is a Nissan bulletin for the following models:
1995-1996 Nissan Maxima
1995-1997 Nissan Sentra/200SX
1996-1997 Nissan Truck
1995-1997 Nissan Altima
1996-1997 Nissan Pathfinder
1995-1996 Nissan 240SX
1996-1997 Nissan Quest
Nissan Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0120
When is the obd code mean?
Malfunction is detected when an excessively low or high voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P0120 NISSAN OBD Code Description