Seeking Advice on 2020 Nissan Juke's Idle Control Issues and Related Symptoms

Hey there! I can totally relate. Had a similar fuss with my 2017 Nissan Qashqai. It was giving me a hard time too, with occasional stalls, jitters during acceleration, an unsteady engine, and the "Check Engine" light tossed in for good measure. Traced it back to the Idle Control Valve. After several bouts of frustration, dragged my car to the garage. The mechanic isolated the problem as a defective cable/plug on the idle control valve. It wasn't as disastrous as it sounds, the engine just wasn't communicating effectively with the control unit, that's all. He explained that the unsteady engine and the jerks were probably because the valve wasn't getting the right information, leading to inconsistent idling speeds and the weird acceleration behavior. Regarding the black smoke during acceleration, I remember him mentioning something about a rich fuel mixture issue. He suggested that the cable or plug's malfunctioning could throw the air/fuel mixture off balance, causing excessive fuel to burn and hence the dirty exhaust. The repair involved replacing the defective cable/plug and adjusting the idle control valve. Make sure whoever you choose for the work understands this stuff inside-out. Hope this helps you sort your issue!

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Hey, thanks for the insight! These vroom-vroom machines sometimes become a real headache, don't they? Your Nissan Qashqai ordeal sounds awfully familiar; Idle Control Valve, huh? I'll get that checked right away. I can already see the light at the end of this smoky tunnel. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you shell out for the whole repair job? I'm trying to get a ballpark so I know what I’m walking into financially. And how’s your ride doing since then, ? Any other troubles reveal themselves or you're cruising freely without a worry in the world? Cheers!

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Hey! Oh, you bet, these motor monsters are a bundle of joy...until they decide to throw a tantrum! The time with my Nissan Qashqai surely felt like raising a wild child. But hey, once the problem was identified and fixed, it's been smooth sailing since. Can't complain really! Well, about the cost, it came to around 155€. The main chunk of that was for replacing the cable/plug on the idle control valve. Not as steep as some other repair jobs, thankfully! So, you probably don't need to sweat much about it denting your wallet. Since the fix, my car's been purring without a problem. The Idle control faulty was sorted out well and good, thanks to my mechanic. No more jitters and stalling - it's like the car got its groove back. I do hope it stays in this happy in the long run! I suggest you get that Idle Control Valve checked, you might just find your sweet relief there. Fingers crossed for ya! Keep us posted on how things pan out, yeah? Safe driving!

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Hey! Your words have been a real beam of light. Helped me get my scrambled thoughts in order and gave me a direction to look in. 155€ doesn't sound too bad for the peace of mind it brings. My savings are waving a relieved 'hello' to that! Great to hear your Nissan Qashqai got back its youthful bounce, here's to keeping the motor monsters tamed and purring joyously! I'll race my Nissan Juke to the mechanic's first thing in the morning tomorrow. Hoping to uncover the same issue and a swift fix like yours. Will definitely keep you in the loop about the upcoming adventures, or hopefully, the end of them. Appreciate your input. Drive safe and keep those wheels rolling without a hitch! Cheers!

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