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Tony · 12-22-2019, 04:18 PM

I have a 97 ext cab, manual transmission d21 pickup. Someone "helped me out " by adjusting the throttle body (the two screws on the back). One appears to be a "stop" screw and has a spring around it..the other seems to connect the part that the cable hooks into with the part that opens the butterfly. I have no idea where to begin in getting them back as they were, and would really like to gain an understanding as to their function. I'm unable to drive the truck as it is so a fast reply will be appreciated beyond words. Thanks in advance to anyone who is able and willing to help

jp2code · 12-22-2019, 08:03 PM

Those 2 screws you describe sound like the physical stops for the throttle cable. They are not really meant to adjust the idle.

Go down to the Service Manuals link in my signature below, find the 1997 section, and download as much of those as you can. The throttle body section should be listed in the EC section, so snag that one first. There is a wealth of information there.

If you have more questions, tell what section and what page you are on, so that everyone knows what you are talking about.

Posting pictures obviously helps, but I have not found a decent way to do that whenever I browse this site on my phone (I'm on a PC at the moment).

dvdswan · 12-23-2019, 04:12 PM

Welcome to the site. If you remove the TPS, be aware that it is spring loaded and needs to be installed with tension on the spring. Easy to do. You will need a voltmeter/multimeter as well.

YEPEE · 12-24-2019, 02:51 PM

did you have a high idle?? if so, maybe the "thermo element"

jp2code · 12-24-2019, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by YEPEE

did you have a high idle?? if so, maybe the "thermo element"

He has the 1997, George. Isn't the thermo element part of the throttle body system?

12-22-2019, 04:18 PM	#1
Tony Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 1 Vehicle: 97 hardbody Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for allowing me to join, really need some experienced guidance I have a 97 ext cab, manual transmission d21 pickup. Someone "helped me out " by adjusting the throttle body (the two screws on the back). One appears to be a "stop" screw and has a spring around it..the other seems to connect the part that the cable hooks into with the part that opens the butterfly. I have no idea where to begin in getting them back as they were, and would really like to gain an understanding as to their function. I'm unable to drive the truck as it is so a fast reply will be appreciated beyond words. Thanks in advance to anyone who is able and willing to help

12-22-2019, 08:03 PM	#2
jp2code Software Developer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Longview, TX [USA] Age: 51 Posts: 10,237 Vehicle: 94 LB 2x4 Manual VG33e Thanks: 1,629 Thanked 1,444 Times in 1,271 Posts	Those 2 screws you describe sound like the physical stops for the throttle cable. They are not really meant to adjust the idle. Go down to the Service Manuals link in my signature below, find the 1997 section, and download as much of those as you can. The throttle body section should be listed in the EC section, so snag that one first. There is a wealth of information there. If you have more questions, tell what section and what page you are on, so that everyone knows what you are talking about. Posting pictures obviously helps, but I have not found a decent way to do that whenever I browse this site on my phone (I'm on a PC at the moment). __________________ Joe (not a mechanic!) • Don't have an account? EMAIL ME Factory Service Manuals: https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Hardbody/ Walk-through: Checking Nissan Trouble Codes 1994 VG30E to VG33E with H256 Cams

12-23-2019, 04:12 PM	#3
dvdswan Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 5,127 Vehicle: 96 HB Thanks: 164 Thanked 726 Times in 641 Posts	Welcome to the site. If you remove the TPS, be aware that it is spring loaded and needs to be installed with tension on the spring. Easy to do. You will need a voltmeter/multimeter as well. __________________ Dave 96 HB XE SAS'd D44 3-link on 35s http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2618002

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12-24-2019, 02:51 PM	#4
YEPEE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,833 Vehicle: 86.5 HB,95 HB, 02 Sentra Spec-V Thanks: 267 Thanked 309 Times in 266 Posts	did you have a high idle?? if so, maybe the "thermo element"