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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E7.
    4. Check the continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      IPDM E/R ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E7 71 F101 25 Existed
    5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  3.

      NO: GO TO 2.

  2. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E20, F40
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R

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

  3. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Check the continuity between IPDM E/R sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      DTC IPDM E/R ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      P1290 E5 7 F102 52 Existed
      P2100 F101 3
      P2103 F101 3
      F102 52
    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  5.

      NO: GO TO 4.

  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E20, F40
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R

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

  5. CHECK FUSE 
    1. Disconnect 15 A fuse (No. 50) from IPDM E/R.
    2. Check 15 A fuse for blown.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 6.

      NO: Replace 15A fuse.

  6. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

    NO: Repair or replace harness or connectors.