Diagnostic Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten ground three screws on the body.
   Fig 1: Checking Ground Connection

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Refer to GROUND INSPECTION .

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

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

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3. Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 6 and ground with CONSULT-II 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 6 & Ground

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1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 82 and APP sensor terminal 1. 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 106 and APP sensor terminal 2. 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 the 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