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Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTION 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check ground connection E9. Refer to Ground Inspection in "CIRCUIT INSPECTION ".

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: Repair or replace ground connection.

  2. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between electric throttle control actuator harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      Electric throttle control actuator ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      F57 5 F14 5 Not existed
      6 Existed
      6 5 Existed
      6 Not existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3.

      NO: Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  3. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4.

    NO: GO TO  5.

  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 5.

    NO: Repair or replace harness or connectors.

  5. REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR 
    1. Replace electric throttle control actuator. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    2. Go to "SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".

      : INSPECTION END