Diagnostic Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten four ground screws on the body.

   Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

   Fig 1: Locating Body Ground Screws M57, M61, M79 And M80

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OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  2.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

1. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Electric Throttle Control Actuator Harness Connector
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3. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.

   Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

   CONTINUITY REFERENCE
   
   

   Electric throttle control actuator terminal	ECM terminal	Continuity
   3	5	Should not exist
   	4	Should exist
   6	5	Should exist
   	4	Should not exist

4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  3.

NG: Repair or replace.

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  4.

NG: GO TO  5.

Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  5.

NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.

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

: INSPECTION END