DTC Confirmation Test "A"

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before performing confirmation test "A" ensure battery voltage is greater than 10 volts when engine is idling.

Malfunction "A" is detected when ECM receives an excessively low or high voltage from TP sensor. ECM will enter fail-safe mode. Possible causes are:

TP sensor circuit open or shorted.
Defective TP sensor.

To set DTC, turn ignition on. Using scan tool, select DATA MONITOR. Start engine and drive vehicle for at least 5 seconds at 2 MPH or more. Ensure transmission is not in Neutral. If first trip DTC is detected, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .