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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: Locating M57, M61 & F14 Body Ground Screws
      G04167483Courtesy 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 
    1. Check voltage between ECM terminal 3 and ground under the following conditions with CONSULT-II or tester.
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Terminal No. 3 & Ground
      G04074312Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Ignition switch Voltage
      OFF Approximately 0V
      ON Battery voltage (11 - 14V)

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO  10.

    NG : GO TO 3.

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

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist. 

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

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO  5.

    NG : GO TO 4.

  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E20, F32
    • 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.

  5. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I 
    1. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
    2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 104 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Battery voltage 

    3. Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminal 104 And Ground
      G04075181Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO  9.

    NG : GO TO 6.

  6. 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  8.

    NG : GO TO 7.

  7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E19, F33
    • 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.

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

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 9.

    NG : Replace 15A fuse.

  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.
    3. Fig 4: Disconnecting Electric Throttle Control Actuator Harness Connector
      G04167486Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    5. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

      Electric throttle control actuator terminal ECM terminal Continuity
      3 5 Should not exist
      4 Should exist
      6 5 Should exist
      4 Should not exist
    6. 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 and the housing.
    Fig 5: Identifying Electric Throttle Control Actuator
    G04167487Courtesy 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 ".

      : INSPECTION END