Diagnosis Procedure

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CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
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OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I
1. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Engine Throttle Control Actuator Harness Connector
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3. Check voltage between electric throttle control actuator terminal 2 and ground with CONSULT or tester.
  Voltage: Approximately 5V
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 7.

NG: GO TO 3.

Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Electric Throttle Control Actuator Terminal 2 And Ground Using Tester
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CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between electric throttle control actuator terminal 2 and ECM terminal 47. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
Continuity should exist .

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.

NG: Repair open circuit.

CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III

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

ECM terminal	Sensor terminal	Reference Wiring Diagram
47	Electric throttle control actuator terminal 2	WIRING DIAGRAM
91	APP sensor terminal 1	WIRING DIAGRAM

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 5.

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

CHECK APP SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 11.

NG: GO TO 6.
REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
Replace accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

INSPECTION END
CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 1 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between electric throttle control actuator terminal 4 and ECM terminal 66. 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 8.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 50 and electric throttle control actuator terminal 1. 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 9.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 11.

NG: GO TO 10.
REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR
Replace the electric throttle control actuator. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

INSPECTION END
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

INSPECTION END