Diagnostic Procedure

CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
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.
CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT
1. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.
  Refer to Wiring Diagram.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Harness Continuity
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  Fig 3: Locating Throttle Control Motor
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4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
  OK or NG
  1. OK >> GO TO 3.
  2. NG >> Repair or replace.
CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR
Refer to Component Inspection .

OK or NG
1. OK >> GO TO 4.
2. NG >> GO TO 5.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

OK or NG
1. OK >> GO TO 5.
2. NG >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
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 .
  1. >> INSPECTION END