Diagnostic Procedure

CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Ground Screws On Body
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK APP SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Harness Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Check voltage between APP sensor terminals 7 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.
  Voltage: Approximately 5V
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between APP Sensor Terminal 7 And Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I
Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 6 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.

Voltage: Approximately 5V

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 8.

NG: GO TO 4.

Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between APP Sensor Terminal 6 And Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between APP sensor terminal 6 and ECM terminal 91.
  Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  
  Continuity should exist.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Repair open circuit.

CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III

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

ECM CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE WIRING DIAGRAM

ECM terminal	Sensor terminal
91	APP sensor terminal 6
47	Electric throttle control actuator terminal 1

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 6.

NG: Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 12.

NG: GO TO 7.
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
CHECK APP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between APP sensor terminals 1 and ECM terminal 82, APP sensor terminal 3 and ECM terminal 83.
  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: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK APP SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 106 and APP sensor terminal 2, ECM terminal 98 and APP sensor terminal 5.
  Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  
  Continuity should exist.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 10.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK APP SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 12.

NG: GO TO 11.
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