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2021 NISSAN FRONTIER

3.8L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1705moderate severityPowertrain

Throttle Position Sensor Circuit A/T

on 2021 Nissan Frontier 3.8L V6 · 4WD

What this code means

TPS circuit malfunction as it relates to transmission shift control.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Erratic shifting
  • Wrong shift points
  • Harsh or soft shifts

Common causes

  • Faulty TPS
  • Damaged wiring
  • Corroded connector
  • TPS not calibrated

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test TPS signal
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check connector
  4. Calibrate TPS

Repair notes

Replace or calibrate TPS.

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