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Diagnosis Procedure

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step Action YES NO
CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to [POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK ].
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OK or NG 
GO TO 2. Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT 
  1. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
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  1. 2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
  2. 3. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.

    Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

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

OK or NG 
GO TO 3. Repair or replace.
CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR 
Refer to [P2118 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR ].
OK or NG 
GO TO 4. GO TO 5.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 
Refer to [SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT: INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ]
OK or NG 
GO TO 5. Repair or replace harness or connectors.
REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR 
  1. Replace the electric throttle control actuator.
  2. Perform "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" in [PROCEDURE AFTER REPLACING ECM ].
  3. Perform "Idle Air Volume Learning" in [PROCEDURE AFTER REPLACING ECM ].
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