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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
      Fig 1: Loosening & Retightening Ground Screws
      G02474363Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
  2. CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor harness connector.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Harness Connector
      G02474364Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 7 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between APP Sensor Terminal 7 & Ground
      G02474365Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Voltage: Approximately 5V 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  5.
    • NG: GO TO 3.
  3. CHECK SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS 

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

    SENSOR TERMINAL REFERENCE TABLE

    ECM Sensor terminal
    90 APP sensor terminal 7
    48 EVAP control system pressure sensor terminal 3
    49 Refrigerant pressure sensor terminal 1
    68 PSP sensor terminal 3

    OK or NG

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

    Check the following.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  7.
    • NG: Replace malfunctioning component.
  5. CHECK APP SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  7.
    • NG: GO TO 6.
  6. REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR 
    1. Replace electric throttle control actuator.
    2. Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".
    3. Perform "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING ".
    • : INSPECTION END 
  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    • : INSPECTION END