If a driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating, it might also prompt them to complain that their Nissan lacks power and accelerates poorly. This applies to any Nissan with an electric throttle chamber.
This bulletin applies to all Nissan vehicles with an electric throttle chamber (2015 Leaf is an example). If the customer describes a lack of power or poor acceleration, check for DTCs, and check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. Advise the customer to avoid this. Use CONSULT-III plus in the engine data monitor to check operation of the brake lamp circuit signal. Monitor the brake switch during the incident. It should be OFF. The brake switch may be incorrectly adjusted (switch may be adjusted ON when it should be OFF.
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Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety ofspecialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.
