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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
      G04915248Courtesy 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 RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT-I 

    Check voltage between ECM terminal 3 and ground under the following conditions with CONSULT-III or tester.

    THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY SPECIFICATION

    Ignition switch Voltage
    OFF Approximately 0V
    ON Battery voltage (11 - 14V)
    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminal 3 And Ground
    G04900692Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  10.

    NG: GO TO  3.

  3. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 104 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminal 104 And Ground
    G04900691Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  7.

    NG: GO TO  4.

  4. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II 
    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E121.
    3. Check continuity between ECM terminal 104 and IPDM E/R terminal 47.

      Refer to Wiring Diagram.

      Continuity should exist  .

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: GO TO  5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E131, M92
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R
    • >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  6. CHECK FUSE 
    1. Disconnect 15A fuse.
    2. Check 15A fuse for blown.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  9.

    NG: Replace 15A fuse.

  7. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT-II 
    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E124.
    3. Check continuity between ECM terminal 3 and IPDM E/R terminal 42.

      Refer to Wiring Diagram.

      Continuity should exist  .

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  9.

    NG: GO TO  8.

  8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E131, M92
    • Harness connectors M70, F58
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R
    • >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  9. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ."

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) ."

    NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.

  10. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
      • ← : Vehicle front
      • Electric throttle control actuator (1)
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.

      Refer to Wiring Diagram.

      ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      Electric throttle control actuator terminal ECM terminal Continuity
      3 5 Should not exist
      4 Should exist
      6 5 Should exist
      4 Should not exist
      Fig 4: Identifying Electric Throttle Control Actuator
      G04915500Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  11.

    NG: Repair or replace.

  11. CHECK ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR VISUALLY 
    1. Remove the intake air duct.
    2. Check if foreign matter is caught between the throttle valve (2) and the housing.
      • Electric throttle control actuator (1)
    3. Fig 5: Identifying Throttle Control Actuator
      G04915717Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  12.

    NG: Remove the foreign matter and clean the electric throttle control actuator inside.

  12. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ."

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  13.

    NG: GO TO  14.

  13. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ."

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  14.

    NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.

  14. 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 ."
    4. >> INSPECTION END