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Diagnostic Procedure

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

      Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

      Fig 1: Locating M28 & M54 Body Ground Screws
      G04166617Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    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. Fig 2: Disconnecting Electric Throttle Control Actuator Harness Connector
      G04192180Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.

      Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

      Electric throttle control actuator terminal ECM terminal Continuity
      3 4 Should exist
      5 Should not exist
      6 4 Should not exist
      5 Should exist
    5. 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 
    1. Replace the electric throttle control actuator.
    2. Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".
    3. Perform "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING ".

      : INSPECTION END