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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten four ground screws on the body.

      Refer to GROUND INSPECTION .

      Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
      G02410363Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  2.
    • NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. 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: Electric Throttle Control Motor Terminals Continuity
      G02410364Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: Identifying Location Of Electric Throttle Control Actuator
      G02410365Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  3.
    • NG: Repair or replace.
  3. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  4.
    • NG: GO TO  5.
  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  5.
    • NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.
  5. 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 .
    • INSPECTION END