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2021 NISSAN FRONTIER

3.8L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1135high severityPowertrain

Intake Valve Timing Control Circuit Bank 2

on 2021 Nissan Frontier 3.8L V6 · 4WD

What this code means

Fault in VTC circuit on Bank 2 of V6/V8 engines.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Rough idle
  • Reduced performance
  • Poor economy
  • Engine noise

Common causes

  • Dirty oil
  • Faulty VTC solenoid Bank 2
  • Wiring damage
  • Failed actuator

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check oil condition
  2. Test VTC solenoid
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Monitor cam timing

Repair notes

Change oil. Replace VTC solenoid Bank 2.

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