Diagnostic Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten ground screws on the body.

   Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

   Fig 1: Identifying Body Ground Connections

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OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

1. Disconnect accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor (1) harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
   Fig 2: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Harness Connector

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3. Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 4 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 4 And Ground

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1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 84 and APP sensor terminal 2.

   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 4.

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

1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 81 and APP sensor terminal 3.

   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 5.

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

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  7.

NG: GO TO 6.

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 

Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

: INSPECTION END