Diagnosis Procedure

CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.
  Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Body Ground Screw
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK APP SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  
  Fig 2: Checking APP Sensor 1 Power Supply Circuit
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 7 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.
  Voltage: Approximately 5V
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between APP Sensor Terminal 2 And Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 6 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.
  Voltage: Approximately 5V
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 8.

NG: GO TO 4.

Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between APP Sensor Terminal 1 And Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between APP sensor terminal 6 and ECM terminal 91.
  Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  
  Continuity should exist.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Repair open circuit in harness or connectors.

CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III

Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals

ECM TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

ECM terminal	Sensor terminal	Reference Wiring Diagram
47	Electric throttle control actuator terminal 2	"WIRING DIAGRAM - ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - "
91	APP sensor terminal 6	"WIRING DIAGRAM - ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - "

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 6.

NG: Repair short to ground or short to power in harness connectors.

CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 12.

NG: GO TO 7.
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 ".
  INSPECTION END
CHECK APP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 82 and APP sensor terminal 1, ECM terminal 83 and APP sensor terminal 3.
  Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  
  Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 9.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK APP SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 106 and APP sensor terminal 2, ECM terminal 98 and APP sensor terminal 5.
  Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  
  Continuity should exist.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 10.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 12.

NG: GO TO 11.
REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
1. Replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
2. Perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING ".
3. Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".
4. Perform "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING ".
  INSPECTION END
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "HOW TO CHECK TERMINAL " and "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

INSPECTION END