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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC PRIORITY 

    If DTC P2101 is displayed with DTC P2100 or P2119, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P2100 or P2119.

    Is applicable DTC detected?

    YES

    Perform diagnosis of applicable.

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL 

    Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals as per the following conditions.

    +

    -

    Condition

    Voltage

    (Approx.)

    ECM

    Connector

    Terminal

    Connector

    Terminal

    F52

    128

    E16

    162

    Ignition switch

    OFF

    0 V

    ON

    Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector.
    4. Check the continuity between ECM harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.

      ECM

      IPDM E/R

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      F52

      128

      E115

      72

      Existed

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

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  4. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Check the continuity between ECM harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.

      ECM

      IPDM E/R

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      F52

      97

      E115

      67

      Existed

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

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit.

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  5. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    4. Check the continuity between electric throttle control actuator harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Electric throttle control actuator

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      F85

      1

      F52

      129

      Existed

      130

      Not existed

      2

      129

      Not existed

      130

      Existed

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

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 6.

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  6. CHECK ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR VISUALLY 
    1. Remove the intake air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation .
    2. Check if foreign matter is caught between the throttle valve and the housing.
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    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 7.

    NO

    Remove the foreign matter and clean the electric throttle control actuator inside, then perform throttle valve closed position learning. Refer to Description .

  7. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR 

    Check the throttle control motor. Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    INSPECTION END

    NO

    Replace electric throttle control actuator. Refer to Component Inspection .