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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

Electric throttle control actuator consists of throttle control motor, throttle position sensor, etc.

The throttle control motor is operated by the ECM and it opens and closes the throttle valve.

The current opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position sensor and it provides feedback to the ECM. ECM controls the throttle valve opening angle in response to driving condition via the throttle control motor.

  1. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT-I 
    1. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector and ground under the following conditions.

      ECM

      Ground

      Condition

      Voltage

      Connector

      Terminal

      F92

      111

      Ground

      Ignition switch: OFF

      Approx. 0 V

      Ignition switch: ON

      Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 8.

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. 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.
    4. Check the continuity between ECM harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.

      IPDM E/R

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E15

      60

      F92

      99

      Existed

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

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    GO TO 3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R
    • Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness

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

  4. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT-II 
    1. Check the continuity between ECM harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.

      IPDM E/R

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E15

      55

      F92

      111

      Existed

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

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 6.

    NO

    GO TO 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R
    • Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness

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

  6. CHECK FUSE 
    1. Disconnect 20 A fuse (No. 64) from IPDM E/R.
    2. Check 20 A fuse for blown.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 7.

    NO

    Replace 20 A fuse.

  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to IPDM E/R : Removal & Installation .

    NO

    Repair or replace harness or connectors.

  8. 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 the continuity between electric throttle control actuator harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Electric throttle control actuator

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      F94

      6

      F92

      107

      Not existed

      108

      Existed

      5

      107

      Existed

      108

      Not existed

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

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 9.

    NO

    Repair or replace.

  9. 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.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 10.

    NO

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

  10. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR 

    Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 11.

    NO

    GO TO 12.

  11. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 12.

    NO

    Repair or replace harness or connectors.

  12. REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR 
    1. Replace malfunction electric throttle control actuator. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD : Removal & Installation .
    2. Refer to Work Procedure .

    INSPECTION END