Nissan NV1500 Throttle Body for Sale | OEM Electronic VQ40DE V6
$120.00
At a Glance
- Condition: OEM used, motor function tested, throttle plate operation verified, connector integrity inspected
- Availability: In stock across Nissan NV1500 model years
- Shipping: Free shipping to all 50 states, 3 to 7 business days
- Application: Nissan NV1500 2011-2021 US market – Nissan’s full-size commercial van (base cargo van variant)
- Electronic drive-by-wire throttle body: electric motor actuates throttle plate based on pedal position sensor signal from ECM (drive-by-wire architecture)
- Engine: Nissan VQ40DE 4.0L V6 – part of Nissan’s celebrated VQ V6 engine family, also used in Nissan Frontier (see our related Suzuki Equator master cylinder listing for the Frontier D40 cross-reference), Nissan Xterra, and Nissan Pathfinder during the same era
- Distinct from Nissan NV200 compact commercial van (see our related NV200 AC compressor listing) – the NV1500 is the full-size Nissan commercial van, not the compact van
- NV1500, NV2500 HD, NV3500 HD variants used similar throttle body configurations across the NV full-size van series
- US market discontinued after 2021 model year – Nissan withdrew from the US full-size commercial van segment
- 15 day replacement warranty on component defects
Description
About the Nissan NV1500 Throttle Body
Need a replacement Nissan NV1500 electronic throttle body (drive-by-wire, VQ40DE V6)? Part Nests sources OEM used throttle bodies for Nissan NV1500 applications from 2011 through 2021 US market. The NV1500 is Nissan’s full-size commercial van base variant (distinct from the compact NV200 – see our related NV200 AC compressor listing). Powered by the Nissan VQ40DE 4.0L V6 – part of Nissan’s celebrated VQ V6 engine family. Each throttle body is inspected for motor function, throttle plate operation, and connector integrity. Call (855) 634-4447 to verify year before ordering.
Nissan NV1500 Vehicle Context (2011-2021 US Market)
- Full-size commercial van: The NV1500 is Nissan’s full-size commercial van base cargo van variant. Distinct from the compact NV200 commercial van (see our related NV200 AC compressor listing) – the NV1500 is significantly larger with substantially higher cargo capacity appropriate for larger commercial applications
- NV full-size van series: The NV series includes NV1500 (base cargo), NV2500 HD (heavy duty cargo), NV3500 HD (extended heavy duty), and NV Passenger variants. NV1500 is the base variant with the lowest gross vehicle weight rating; NV3500 HD is the extended-length heavy-duty variant. All NV full-size vans share underlying platform architecture
- Production era: 2011-2021 US market. Introduced for the 2012 model year (US market) and discontinued after 2021 US market production. Nissan withdrew from the US full-size commercial van segment after the NV series discontinuation
- Full-size van competitors: Competed with Ford E-Series (through 2014 cutaway continuation), Ford Transit (2015+ Transit replacement of E-Series), Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, Ram ProMaster, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in the full-size commercial van segment
- Manufacturing: Produced at Nissan’s Canton, Mississippi assembly plant – same plant that produced the Nissan Titan pickup and the 1st generation Nissan Armada (see our related Armada tailgate listing) during the era. Represented Nissan’s US body-on-frame and light commercial vehicle manufacturing operation
Nissan VQ40DE V6 Engine Context
- Celebrated Nissan V6 family: The Nissan VQ40DE is part of Nissan’s celebrated VQ V6 engine family. 4.0L displacement variant of the VQ V6 architecture. Producing about 260-317 HP depending on application and tuning. Used across multiple Nissan applications during the same era including Nissan Frontier (see our related Suzuki Equator master cylinder listing for the Frontier D40 cross-reference), Nissan Xterra, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan NV series (including this NV1500 application), and various other Nissan applications
- VQ V6 family context: The VQ V6 family includes various displacement variants including VQ35DE 3.5L (Nissan 350Z – see our related 350Z radiator support listing – and Nissan Altima 3.5L variants – see our related Altima hood listing), VQ35HR 3.5L high-revolution variant (later 350Z), VQ40DE 4.0L (this application), and various other VQ V6 variants. One of the most widely used and celebrated V6 engine families of the era
- Drive-by-wire electronic throttle: Modern electronic throttle control (“drive-by-wire”) architecture used across VQ40DE applications during this era. Electric motor actuates throttle plate based on accelerator pedal position sensor input from ECM. Different from mechanical throttle linkage used on earlier vehicles
Electronic Throttle Body Specifications
- Type: OEM used electronic drive-by-wire throttle body for Nissan NV1500 (and cross-reference VQ40DE V6 applications)
- Function: Electronic throttle body controls engine intake air flow based on pedal position signal from ECM. Electric motor actuates throttle plate opening angle. Includes throttle position sensor (TPS) providing throttle plate position feedback to ECM for closed-loop throttle control
- Construction: Throttle body housing containing throttle plate (butterfly valve), electric drive motor, throttle position sensor (typically dual-sensor design for redundancy), multi-pin electrical connector for wiring integration, and intake air path mounting flanges for engine intake system integration
- Drive-by-wire architecture significance: Drive-by-wire electronic throttle enables sophisticated engine control including traction control integration, cruise control simplification, adaptive throttle response mapping, and coordinated engine / transmission control. Modern automotive standard architecture that replaced traditional mechanical throttle linkage
- Common failure modes: Motor drive failure (throttle plate does not respond to ECM commands), throttle position sensor drift (voltage output does not match actual throttle plate position), connector pin corrosion, throttle plate carbon buildup (affecting idle quality and throttle response). Symptoms include check engine light with throttle body codes, reduced power / limp mode operation, rough idle, and inconsistent throttle response
- Testing: Motor function tested, throttle plate operation verified, connector integrity inspected before shipment
Related Nissan Listings
- Nissan Qashqai: International-market Rogue Sport equivalent – see our Qashqai master cylinder listing
- Nissan Rogue Sport: US-market Qashqai variant – see our Rogue Sport power steering pump listing
- Nissan Armada: Full-size body-on-frame SUV – see our Armada tailgate listing
- Nissan Altima: Modern mid-size sedan – see our Altima hood listing
- Nissan NV200: Compact commercial van (contrast to NV1500 full-size) – see our NV200 AC compressor listing
- Nissan GT-R: Iconic modern sports car – see our GT-R engine listing
- Nissan Juke: Subcompact crossover – see our Juke differential assembly listing
- Nissan / Datsun 280Z: Classic S30 Z-car – see our 280Z fuel pump listing
- Nissan / Datsun B210: Classic Datsun-era subcompact – see our B210 fender listing
- Nissan 350Z: Modern Z-car with VQ35DE V6 – see our 350Z radiator support listing
Why Buy From Part Nests
- OEM verified electronic throttle body for Nissan NV1500 2011-2021
- Motor function tested, throttle plate operation verified, connector integrity inspected
- Cross-reference to VQ40DE V6 applications across Nissan Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, and other NV variants
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 15 day replacement warranty on component defects
- Support team familiar with Nissan VQ V6 engine family and NV series full-size commercial van architecture
- Call (855) 634-4447 to confirm your NV1500 year before ordering.
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15 Day Replacement Warranty
Every used Nissan NV1500 Throttle Body carries a 15 day replacement warranty starting on the delivery date. Call (855) 634-4447 to start a warranty claim within 15 days of delivery.
What Is Covered
- Component defects present on arrival beyond what was disclosed
- Motor drive or sensor failures within 15 days from installation
- Connector pin failures not disclosed at sale
- Incorrect part shipped due to an error on our end
What Is Not Covered
- Damage caused during installation
- Damage from continued operation with a failing air filtration causing debris ingestion
- Cross-year installation without verification
- Labor expenses of any kind, including throttle body relearn or SRS reset
- Part: OEM electronic drive-by-wire throttle body
- Application: Nissan NV1500 2011-2021 US market
- Engine: Nissan VQ40DE 4.0L V6 (celebrated VQ family)
- Cross-Reference: Nissan Frontier D40, Xterra, Pathfinder VQ40DE applications
- Segment: Full-size commercial van (distinct from compact NV200)
- NV Series: NV1500, NV2500 HD, NV3500 HD, NV Passenger variants
- Production: Nissan Canton, Mississippi plant
- US Market Discontinued: 2021 model year
Additional information
| Brand | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Throttle Body, Electronic Drive by Wire |
| Engine Family | Nissan VQ40DE 4.0L V6 DOHC |
| Vehicle Application | NV1500, NV2500 V6, Frontier V6, Xterra, Pathfinder R51, Suzuki Equator |
| Donor Year | 2012 NV1500 per live page |
| Material | Aluminum housing with stainless steel throttle plate |
| Actuation Type | Electronic Drive by Wire (no cable) |
| Throttle Plate Diameter | ~70mm |
| Connector | 6-pin electrical connector |
| Operating Voltage | 5V reference signal |
| Integrated Sensor | TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) only. APPS is separate, located on accelerator pedal |
| Relearn Required | Yes, after install |
| SKU | vaz603 |
An OEM used electronic drive-by-wire throttle body for Nissan NV1500 applications from 2011 through 2021 US market. Throttle body housing containing throttle plate (butterfly valve), electric drive motor, throttle position sensor (typically dual-sensor design for redundancy), multi-pin electrical connector, and intake air path mounting flanges. Function is controlling engine intake air flow based on pedal position signal from ECM with electric motor actuating throttle plate opening angle.
Nissan's full-size commercial van base cargo van variant produced 2011-2021 US market. Distinct from the compact NV200 commercial van (see our related NV200 AC compressor listing) - the NV1500 is significantly larger with substantially higher cargo capacity. Part of the Nissan NV series that includes NV1500 (base cargo), NV2500 HD (heavy duty), NV3500 HD (extended heavy duty), and NV Passenger variants. Discontinued after 2021 as Nissan withdrew from the US full-size commercial van segment.
Nissan's VQ40DE is part of Nissan's celebrated VQ V6 engine family. 4.0L displacement variant of the VQ V6 architecture. Producing about 260-317 HP depending on application and tuning. Used across multiple Nissan applications during the same era including Nissan Frontier (see our related Suzuki Equator master cylinder listing for the Frontier D40 cross-reference), Nissan Xterra, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan NV series, and various other applications.
Drive-by-wire electronic throttle enables sophisticated engine control including traction control integration, cruise control simplification, adaptive throttle response mapping, and coordinated engine / transmission control. Electric motor actuates throttle plate based on accelerator pedal position sensor input from ECM. Modern automotive standard architecture that replaced traditional mechanical throttle linkage. Different from earlier mechanical throttle cable / rod designs.
The NV1500 is Nissan's full-size commercial van (base variant of the NV full-size series). The NV200 is Nissan's compact commercial van (see our related NV200 AC compressor listing). Significantly different vehicles - NV1500 is much larger with substantially higher cargo capacity for larger commercial applications. NV200 is positioned for small business, delivery, and fleet applications. Not the same vehicle despite similar naming conventions.
NV1500 (base cargo variant). NV2500 HD (heavy duty cargo variant with higher gross vehicle weight rating). NV3500 HD (extended heavy duty variant with longest wheelbase and highest capacity). NV Passenger variants (passenger-configured variants). All NV full-size vans share underlying platform architecture. NV1500 is the entry-level full-size van variant for lighter commercial applications.
Produced at Nissan's Canton, Mississippi assembly plant - same plant that produced the Nissan Titan pickup and the 1st generation Nissan Armada (see our related Armada tailgate listing) during the era. Represented Nissan's US body-on-frame and light commercial vehicle manufacturing operation. Canton plant supported Nissan's US market body-on-frame and commercial vehicle production during the NV series production era.
Motor drive failure (throttle plate does not respond to ECM commands - critical failure typically triggering limp mode). Throttle position sensor drift (voltage output does not match actual throttle plate position). Connector pin corrosion. Throttle plate carbon buildup (affecting idle quality and throttle response). Symptoms include check engine light with throttle body codes, reduced power / limp mode operation (safety mode limiting engine power for drive-by-wire sensor failures), rough idle, and inconsistent throttle response.
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