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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten ground three screws on the body.
      Fig 1: Locating Body Ground
      G02691585Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Refer to GROUND INSPECTION .

    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 harness connector.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between the following terminals. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
      Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor & Throttle Control Motor Harness Connector
      G02691586Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: DTC P1128 Throttle Control Motor Output Signal Circuit Continuity Table
      G02691587Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair or replace.

  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 
    1. Replace the electric throttle control actuator.
    2. Perform THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING .
    3. Perform IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING .

      : INSPECTION END