2006 Nissan Frontier LE

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DTC P0122, P0123 TP SENSOR

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

Electric throttle control actuator consists of throttle control motor, throttle position sensor, etc. The throttle
position sensor responds to the throttle valve movement.

The throttle position sensor has two sensors. These sensors are a kind of potentiometers which transform the
throttle valve position into output voltage, and emit the voltage signal to the ECM. In addition, these sensors
detect the opening and closing speed of the throttle valve and feed the voltage signals to the ECM. The ECM
judges the current opening angle of the throttle valve from these signals and the ECM controls the throttle
control motor to make the throttle valve opening angle properly in response to driving condition.

Fig. 197: Throttle Angle VS Output Voltage Graph

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE

Specification data are reference values.

MONITOR ITEM CONDITION

MONITOR
CONDITION SPECIFICATION
ITEM

Ignition switch: ON Accelerator pedal: Fully

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(Engine stopped) released More than 0.36V

THRTL SEN 1
THRTL SEN 2(1) Shift lever: D (A/T) or 1st Accelerator pedal: Fully Less than 4.75V
(M/T) depressed
(1) Throttle position sensor 2 signal is converted by ECM internally. thus it differs from ECM
terminal voltage signal.

ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS LOGIC

These self-diagnoses have the one trip detection logic.

DTC DETECTING CONDITION

DTC Trouble diagnosis
DTC detecting condition Possible cause
No. name
Harness or connectors

(The TP sensor 2 circuit

P0122 Throttle position sensor An excessively low voltage from is open or shorted.)
0122 2 circuit low input the TP sensor 2 is sent to ECM.
(APP sensor 2 circuit is
shorted.)

Electric throttle control

actuator

(TP sensor 2)
P0123 Throttle position sensor An excessively high voltage from
0123 2 circuit high input the TP sensor 2 is sent to ECM. Accelerator pedal
position sensor

(APP sensor 2)

FAIL-SAFE MODE

When the malfunction is detected, ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.

ENGINE OPERATION CONDITION IN FAIL-SAFE MODE

Engine operation condition in fail-safe mode
The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in order for
the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn
ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next
test.
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TESTING CONDITION:

Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 10V at idle.

WITH CONSULT-II

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Start engine and let it idle for 1 second.
4. If DTC is detected, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE".

Fig. 198: CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

WITH GST

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Follow the procedure "WITH CONSULT-II" above.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Fig. 199: EC-TPS2-01 - Wiring Diagram

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

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Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.

CAUTION: Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output

voltage. Doing so may result in damage to the ECM's transistor. Use a
ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.

ITEM CONDITION
TERMINAL WIRE DATA (DC
ITEM CONDITION
NO. COLOR Voltage)
Sensor power supply Approximately
47 L [Ignition switch: ON]
(Throttle position sensor) 5V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine: Stopped
Shift lever: D (A/T) More than 0.36V
or 1st (M/T)
Accelerator pedal:
Fully released
50 W Throttle position sensor 1
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine: Stopped
Shift lever: D (A/T) Less than 4.75V
or 1st (M/T)
Accelerator pedal:
Fully depressed
[Engine is running]
Sensor ground (Throttle Warm-up Approximately
66 B
position sensor) condition 0V
Idle speed
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine: Stopped
Shift lever: D (A/T) Less than 4.75V
or 1st (M/T)
Accelerator pedal:
Fully released
69 R Throttle position sensor 2
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine: Stopped
Shift lever: D (A/T) More than 0.36V
or 1st (M/T)
Accelerator pedal:
Fully depressed
Sensor power supply
Approximately
91 G (Accelerator pedal position [Ignition switch: ON]
5V
sensor 2)
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten two ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION".

Fig. 200: Locating Body Ground Screws E9 And E15

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG

OK : GO TO 2.

NG : Repair or replace ground connections.

2. CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I

1. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.

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Fig. 201: Locating Electric Throttle Control Actuator Harness Connector

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

3. Check voltage between electric throttle control actuator terminal 2 and ground with CONSULT-
II or tester.

Voltage: Approximately 5V

OK or NG

OK : GO TO 7.

NG : GO TO 3.

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Fig. 202: Identifying Voltage Between Electric Throttle Control Actuator Terminal 2 And
Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

3. CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 2 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.

4. CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III

Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals.
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WIRING DIAGRAM INDEX REFERENCE

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.

5. CHECK APP SENSOR

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION"

OK or NG

OK : GO TO 11.

NG : GO TO 6.

6. 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

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

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.

8. CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 2 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND
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SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 69 and electric throttle control actuator
terminal 3.

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.

9. CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION".

OK or NG

OK : GO TO 11.

NG : GO TO 10.

10. REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR

1. Replace the electric throttle control actuator.
2. Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING".
3. Perform "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING".

: INSPECTION END

11. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT".

: INSPECTION END

COMPONENT INSPECTION

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

1. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.

2. Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING".
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Set shift lever to D (A/T) or 1st (M/T) position.
5. Check voltage between ECM terminals 50 (TP sensor 1 signal), 69 (TP sensor 2 signal) and ground
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under the following conditions.

TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

Terminal Accelerator pedal Voltage
Fully released More than 0.36V
50 (Throttle position sensor 1)
Fully depressed Less than 4.75V
Fully released Less than 4.75V
69 (Throttle position sensor 2)
Fully depressed More than 0.36V

Fig. 203: Identifying Voltage Between ECM Terminals 50 (TP Sensor 1 Signal), 69 (TP Sensor 2
Signal) And Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

6. If NG, replace electric throttle control actuator and go to the next step.
7. Perform "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING".
8. Perform "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING".

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR

Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD ".

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