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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.

      Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

      Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
      G04127720Courtesy 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-I 

    Check voltage between ECM terminal 3 and ground under the following conditions with CONSULT-II or tester.

    THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT-I

    Ignition switch Voltage
    OFF Approximately 0V
    ON Battery voltage (11 - 14V)

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  10.
    2. NG: GO TO 3.
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Terminal No. 3 & Ground
      G04074312Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect throttle control motor relay harness connector.
      Fig 3: Identifying Throttle Control Motor Relay Harness Connector
      G04127722Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check voltage between throttle control motor relay terminals 2, 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  5.
    2. NG: GO TO 4.
      Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Throttle Control Motor Relay Terminals 2, 3 And Ground
      G04127723Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • 15A fuse
    • Harness for open or short between throttle control motor relay and battery
      1. : Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  5. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    2. Check continuity between ECM terminal 3 and throttle control motor relay terminal 5. Refer to Wiring Diagram .

      Continuity should exist  .

    3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  7.
    2. NG: GO TO 6.
  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E32, F32
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and throttle control motor relay
      1. : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  7. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Check continuity between ECM terminal 104 and throttle control motor relay terminal 1. Refer to Wiring Diagram .

      Continuity should exist  .

    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  9.
    2. NG: GO TO 8.
  8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E33, F33
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and throttle control motor relay
      1. : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  9. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  13.
    2. NG: Replace throttle control motor relay.
  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 .
      THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT

      Electric throttle control actuator terminal ECM terminal Continuity
      3 5 Should not exist
      4 Should exist
      6 5 Should exist
      4 Should not exist
      Fig 5: Identifying Electric Throttle Control Actuator Terminal
      G04127724Courtesy 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: Identifying Electric Throttle Control Actuator
      G04127725Courtesy 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