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Diagnosis Procedure

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

    Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

    Fig 1: Identifying Body Ground (E9 And E15) And Washer Tank With Fuse And Fusible Link Box
    G08185435Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT
    1. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator (1) harness connector.
      • ←: Vehicle front
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between the following terminals. Refer to Wiring Diagram .
      Electric throttle control actuator terminal ECM terminal Continuity
      5 5 Should not exist.
      6 Should exist.
      6 5 Should exist.
      6 Should not exist.
      Fig 2: Identifying Electric Throttle Control Actuator
      G04926185Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    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 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: GO TO  5.

  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.

  5. REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR

    Replace the electric throttle control actuator. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    INSPECTION END