Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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 three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
  
  Fig 1: Loosen & Retighten Three Ground Screws On The Body
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 2.
- NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Harness Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 6 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
  - Voltage: Approximately 5V
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: GO TO 3.
Fig 3: APP Sensor Terminal 6 & Ground Voltage Test
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CHECK SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS

Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals.

ECM SENSOR REFERENCE

ECM terminal	Sensor terminal	Reference Wiring Diagram
48	EVAP control system pressure sensor terminal 3	WIRING DIAGRAM
49	Refrigerant pressure sensor terminal 1	Wiring Diagram
68	PSP sensor terminal 1	WIRING DIAGRAM
90	APP sensor terminal 6	WIRING DIAGRAM

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.
NG: Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

CHECK COMPONENTS
Check the following.
- EVAP control system pressure sensor (Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".)
- Refrigerant pressure sensor (Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".)
- Power steering pressure sensor (Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".)
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 7.
- NG: Replace malfunctioning component.
CHECK APP SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 7.
- NG: GO TO 6.
REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
1. Replace accelerator pedal assembly.
2. Perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING ".
3. Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".
4. Perform "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING ".
  - : INSPECTION END
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
- : INSPECTION END