Diagnostic Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten ground three screws on the body.
   Fig 1: Locating Ground Screws

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   Refer to Ground Inspection  .

   OK or NG 

   1. OK >> GO TO  2.
   2. NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.

1. Check voltage between ECM terminal 3 and ground under the following conditions with CONSULT-II or tester.
   Fig 2: Check Throttle Control Motor Relay Input Signal Circuit-I (1 Of 2)

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   Fig 3: Check Throttle Control Motor Relay Input Signal Circuit-I (2 Of 2)

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   OK or NG 

   1. OK >> GO TO  9.
   2. NG >> GO TO  3.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E119.
4. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 3 and IPDM E/R terminal 6.

   Refer to Wiring Diagram.

   1. Continuity should exist. 
5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

   OK or NG 

   1. OK >> GO TO  5.
   2. NG >> GO TO  4.

Check the following.

• Harness connectors E2, F32
• Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R
  1. >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

1. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Check voltage between ECM terminal 104 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
   1. Voltage: Battery voltage 

OK or NG 

1. OK >> GO TO  8.
2. NG >> GO TO  6.

Fig 4: Check Throttle Control Motor Relay Power Supply Circuit-I

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1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E122.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 104 and IPDM E/R terminal 47.

   Refer to Wiring Diagram.

   1. Continuity should exist. 
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG 

1. OK >> GO TO  7.
2. NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

1. Disconnect 20A fuse.
2. Check 20A fuse for blown

OK or NG 

1. OK >> GO TO  8.
2. NG >> Replace 20A fuse.

Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT  .

OK or NG 

1. OK >> Replace Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room (IPDM E/R). Refer to IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE
2. NG >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.

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.

   Fig 5: Checking Continuity

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   Fig 6: Locating Electric Throttle Control Actuator

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

   OK or NG 

   1. OK >> GO TO  10.
   2. NG >> Repair or replace.

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  11.
   2. NG >> Remove the foreign matter and clean the electric throttle control actuator inside.

Refer to Component Inspection  .

OK or NG 

1. OK >> GO TO  12.
2. NG >> GO TO  13.

Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT  .

OK or NG 

1. OK >> GO TO  13.
2. NG >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.

1. Replace the electric throttle control actuator.
2. Perform Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning  .
3. Perform Idle Air Volume Learning  .
   1. >> INSPECTION END