Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten ground three screws on the body. Refer to GROUND INSPECTION .
  
  Fig 1: Loosing And Retighten Ground Three Screws On Body
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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. 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 2: Identifying Terminal Wiring Color Condition
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting ECM Harness Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
5. 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