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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten two ground screws on the body. Refer to Ground Inspection 
      Fig 1: Identifying Two Ground Screws On Body (DTC P01122)
      G02333797Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  2.
    2. NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT-1 
    1. Check voltage between ECM terminal 3 and ground under the following conditions with CONSULT-II or tester.
      VOLTAGE

      Ignition switch Voltage
      OFF Approximately 0V
      ON Battery voltage (11 - 14V)
      Fig 2: Checking Throttle Control Motor Relay Input Signal Circuit-1 (DTC P01122)
      G02333798Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  10.
    2. NG: GO TO  3.
  3. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT-II 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E8.
    4. Check continuity between ECM terminal 3 and IPDM E/R terminal 42. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
      1. Continuity should exist. 
    5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  5.
    2. NG: GO TO  4.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E12, F3
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R
      1. Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-1 
    1. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
    2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 104 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      1. Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  9.
    2. NG: GO TO  6.
    Fig 3: Checking Throttle Control Motor Relay Power Supply Circuit-1 (DTC P01122)
    G02333799Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II 
    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E9.
    3. Check continuity between ECM terminal 104 and IPDM E/R terminal 47. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
      1. Continuity should exist. 
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  8.
    2. NG: GO TO  7.
  7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E11, F2
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R
      1. Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  8. CHECK FUSE 
    1. Disconnect 15A fuse.
    2. Check 15A fuse for blown.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  9.
    2. NG: Replace 15A fuse.
  9. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) .
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  10. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
      Fig 4: Continuity Throttle Control Motor Output Signal Circuit Chart
      G02333800Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 5: Locating Throttle Control Motor Output Signal Circuit
      G02333801Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  11.
    2. NG: Repair or replace.
  11. CHECK ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR VISUALLY 
    1. Remove the intake air duct.
    2. Check if foreign matter is caught between the throttle valve and the housing.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  12.
    2. NG: Remove the foreign matter and clean the electric throttle control actuator inside.
    Fig 6: Locating Electric Throttle Control Actuator Visually
    G02333802Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR 

    Refer to Component Inspection .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  13.
    2. NG: GO TO  14.
  13. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  14.
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  14. REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR 
    1. Replace the electric throttle control actuator.
    2. Perform Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning .
    3. Perform Idle Air Volume Learning .
    1. INSPECTION END