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Diagnosis Procedure

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

      Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

      Fig 1: Location Of Washer Tank, Fuse And Fusible Link Box And Body Ground E15
      G07144425Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 2.

      NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK APP SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Disconnect accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor (1) harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 2: Location Of Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Harness Connector
      G07144426Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 4 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.

      Voltage: Approximately 5 V 

      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between APP Sensor Terminal 4 And Ground
      G07144427Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 3.

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

  3. CHECK APP SENSOR 1 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    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.

  4. CHECK APP SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    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.

  5. CHECK APP SENSOR

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  7.

    NG: GO TO 6.

  6. REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

    Replace accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    INSPECTION END 

  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    INSPECTION END