Nissan Pathfinder Idle Control Valve Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(4)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(4)

Idle Control Valve Replacement Service

How much does a Idle Control Valve Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Nissan Pathfinder Idle Control Valve Replacement is $166 with $71 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2008 Nissan PathfinderV8-5.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$827.87Shop/Dealer Price$1016.09 - $1558.25
2007 Nissan PathfinderV6-4.0LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$394.33Shop/Dealer Price$479.18 - $711.20
1993 Nissan PathfinderV6-3.0LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$815.23Shop/Dealer Price$1005.31 - $1553.00
2004 Nissan PathfinderV6-3.5LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$894.87Shop/Dealer Price$1104.84 - $1712.24
2010 Nissan PathfinderV8-5.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$807.87Shop/Dealer Price$996.12 - $1538.31
2012 Nissan PathfinderV8-5.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$807.87Shop/Dealer Price$996.11 - $1538.28
2002 Nissan PathfinderV6-3.5LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$770.39Shop/Dealer Price$947.87 - $1458.08
2014 Nissan PathfinderL4-2.5L Turbo HybridService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$812.87Shop/Dealer Price$1001.34 - $1543.70
Show example Nissan Pathfinder Idle Control Valve Replacement prices

What is the Idle Control Valve all about?

The Idle Control Valve is designed to control and maintain a consistent engine idle speed. The valve helps counter anything the driver may do to put extra load on the engine, such as turn on the air conditioning, sound systems, lights, etc. When the car is cold, the idle control valve helps the engine start.

Keep in mind:

The idle control valve usually goes bad because of excessive carbon buildup in the intake manifold.

How it's done:

  • Scan the computer system in the car for codes.
  • Check for any vacuum leaks.
  • Check electrical connections.
  • Remove and replace the idle air control valve if faulty.
  • Clean carbon out of intake manifold ports.
  • Clear Engine Check light.

Our recommendation:

It is a good idea to get an air induction service performed every 3 to 4 years. This will ensure that the carbon does not build up on the valve. When you are getting the idle control valve replaced, your mechanic should inspect the vacuum lines for leaks. If the vacuum is leaking, it will mimic the symptoms of a bad IAC valve.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Idle Control Valve?

  • When the engine is idle, (car not moving), the engine may stall.
  • Excessive racing noise from the engine.
  • Engine may shut off if AC is turned on.
  • Check Engine light is on.

How important is this service?

The idle control valve is responsible for maintaining a constant and consistent engine. It achieves this by ensuring that the idle speed is always constant. Many factors – such as a cold engine, the radio, or the air conditioning – effect the idling speed of the engine, so the idle control valve neutralizes these outside factors, and makes sure that the engine is consistently idling at a stable speed. When the idle control valve malfunctions, the idling speed is no longer regulated. This means that if you turn on the radio or the air conditioning, which requires power, your engine may stall. It also means that your vehicle may not be able to turn on.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Nissan mechanics

Real customer reviews from Nissan owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(4)

Rating Summary
3
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
1

Excellent Rating

(4)

Rating Summary
3
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
1
Number of Nissan Pathfinder Idle Control Valve Replacement services completed
44+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Nissan MECHANICS
1500+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

P0043 OBD-II Trouble Code: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 3)
P0043 P0043 code definition P0043 stands for low circuit voltage for the heated oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 3. This code can be seen with P0044 and P0042. What the P0043 code means The definition of P0043 is low voltage...
P0132 OBD-II Trouble Code: O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P0132 trouble code definition 02 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 1) What the P0132 code means When the P0132 trouble...
P0400 OBD-II Trouble Code: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Malfunction
P0400 code definition Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Malfunction What the P0400 code means P0400 is an OBD-II generic code that the engine...

My friend went over a curb, how damaging is this to the car?

Running into or on curbs can never be a good thing. If you feel that the wheel or suspension was damaged in any way then I would recommend you having it inspected by a mechanic to ensure your safety.

Car randomly feels like it loses power and jumps

Hello there. Many different items can cause a lack of power intermittently such as this. The most common would be the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement), fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement), vacuum leak, exhaust leak or oxygen sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement)....

The oil pressure light is blinking.

Hi There, This light will usually come on when one of two things are happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil or the oil pressure sending unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-sensor-replacement) is not working properly and may be producing a...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com