2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
      Fig 1: Loosening & Retightening Ground Screws
      G02474631Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    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.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Harness Connector
      G02474632Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between APP sensor terminals 7 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between APP Sensor Terminals 7 & Ground
      G02474633Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Voltage: Approximately 5V 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 3.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  3. CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I 

    Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 6 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

    Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between APP Sensor Terminal 6 & Ground
    G02474634Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Voltage: Approximately 5V 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  8.
    • NG: GO TO 4.
  4. 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 6 and ECM terminal 91. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
      • Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 5.
    • NG: Repair open circuit.
  5. CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III 

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

    TERMINALS REFERENCE TABLE

    ECM terminal Sensor terminal
    91 APP sensor terminal 6
    47 Electric throttle control actuator terminal 1

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 6.
    • NG: Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  6. CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  12.
    • NG: GO TO 7.
  7. REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR 
    1. Replace electric throttle control actuator.
    2. Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING ".
    3. Perform "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING ".
    • : INSPECTION END 
  8. CHECK APP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between APP sensor terminals 1 and ECM terminal 82, APP sensor terminal 3 and ECM terminal 83.

      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 9.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  9. CHECK APP SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 106 and APP sensor terminal 2, ECM terminal 98 and APP sensor terminal 5.

      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 10.
    • NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  10. CHECK APP SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  12.
    • NG: GO TO 11.
  11. 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 
  12. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    • : INSPECTION END 
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