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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 

    Models with FDC system, navigation system or telephone 

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
      Fig 1: Identifying Body Ground Screws (Models With FDC System)
      G04875171Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Models without FDC system, navigation system and telephone 

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
      Fig 2: Identifying Body Ground Screws (Models Without FDC System)
      G04875172Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK APP SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 3: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Harness Connector
      G04875309Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 6 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.

      Voltage: Approximately 5V 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: GO TO 3.

    Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between APP Sensor Terminal 6 And Ground
    G04875310Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E108, M15
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and APP sensor

      : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I 

    Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 4 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.

    Voltage: Approximately 5V 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  9.

    NG: GO TO 5.

    Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between APP Sensor Terminal 4 And Ground
    G04875435Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between APP sensor terminal 4 and ECM terminal 103. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

      Continuity should exist  .

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  7.

    NG: GO TO 6.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E108, M15
    • Harness for open between ECM and APP sensor

      : Repair open circuit.

  7. CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III 

    Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals.

    ECM TERMINAL, SENSOR TERMINAL AND WIRING DIAGRAM REFERENCE

    ECM terminal Sensor terminal
    46 CKP sensor (POS) terminal 1
    64 CMP sensor (PHASE) (bank 2) terminal 1
    EVT CONTROL POSITION SENSOR (BANK 2) TERMINAL 1 
    103  APP sensor terminal 4
    107 EVAP control system pressure sensor terminal 3
    111 Refrigerant pressure sensor terminal 1

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 8.

    NG: Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  8. CHECK COMPONENTS 

    Check the following.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  15.

    NG: Replace malfunctioning component.

  9. CHECK APP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between the following;

      APP sensor terminal 3 and ECM terminal 100.

      APP sensor terminal 1 and ECM terminal 104,

      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  11.

    NG: GO TO 10.

  10. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E108, M15
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and APP sensor

      : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  11. CHECK APP SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Check harness continuity between the following;

      ECM terminal 97 and APP sensor terminal 5,

      ECM terminal 98 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  13.

    NG: GO TO 12.

  12. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors E108, M15
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and APP sensor

      : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  13. CHECK APP SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  15.

    NG: GO TO 14.

  14. REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace 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 

  15. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

: INSPECTION END