# 2005 Nissan pathfinder se throttle problems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-se-throttle-problems/46866>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** nissan, pathfinder\
**Created:** [March 30, 2010, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-se-throttle-problems/46866 "2010-03-30T04:38:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![alexv6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@alexv6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexv6)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-se-throttle-problems/46866/1 "2010-03-30T04:38:39Z")

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I have a 2005 Nissan pathfinder with71000 miles on it and I make sire the maintanance is in top shape in this car. But recently I needed a new belt so I let my dad do it for me and when he pulled the air cleaner tube out he noticed that the throttle body was a little dirty. So he sprayed throttle cleaner and brushed it with a tooth brush. But when he was done I started it and the car took some time cranking. Then it idles a little high like about 2000 rpm. Then today when I was coming to a red light i brakes and the engine lurched a little as if I was pushing the gas. Also theservice engine light is in too. So what might be the problem and what do I have to fix it?