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Test Procedure

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK 

Start diagnosis

-- Connect the scan tool.

-- Switch ignition ON.

-- Using the scan tool, check the throttle valve position (absolute) at idle stop:

Diagnostic text Specified value
Throttle valve position (absolute) -
  • Idle stop
3.0 to 25.0%

-- Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to Wide Open Throttle (WOT) stop while observing the percentage display. The percentage display must increase uniformly.

-- Using the scan tool, check the throttle valve position (absolute) at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) stop:

Diagnostic text Specified value
Throttle valve position (absolute) -
  • Wide Open Throttle (WOT) stop
84.0 to 97.0%

-- Switch ignition OFF.

If the specified values are not obtained:

-- Remove the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338 - far enough so that the electrical connector terminals are accessible.

-- Disconnect the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- electrical harness connector.

Checking resistance

-- Using a multimeter, check the Throttle Drive for Electronic Power Control (EPC) -G186- at the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- terminals 3 to 5 for resistance.

Specified value: 1.0 to 7.0 Ω (at 20° C)

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Replace the Throttle Valve Control Module - J338-. Refer to the Repair Information.

If the specified value was obtained:

-- Check the voltage supply of the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- from the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- as instructed below.

Checking voltage supply and wiring

-- Switch the ignition ON.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- electrical harness connector, terminals 2 to 6 for voltage from the ECM.

Specified value: 4.5 to 5.2 V

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

-- Continue with the wiring check:

disconnect to T90 connector for the Engine Control Module -J623- and remove the T94 connector