Nissan Note E12. Manual - part 240

P2135 TP SENSOR

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR

Replace electric throttle control actuator. Refer to 

EM-28, "Exploded View"

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>> INSPECTION END

ECM

Condition

Voltage

Connector

Terminal

+

−

F11

33

(TP sensor 1 signal)

36

Accelerator 
pedal

Fully released

More than 0.36 V

Fully depressed

Less than 4.75 V

34

 (TP sensor 2 signal)

Fully released

Less than 4.75 V

Fully depressed

More than 0.36 V

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P2138 APP SENSOR

P2138 APP SENSOR

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

NOTE:

If DTC P2138 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0643. Refer to

EC-252, "DTC Logic"

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DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conduct-

ing the next test. 

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

2. Turn ignition switch ON.

3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

TESTING CONDITION:

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

>> GO TO 2.

2.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1. Start engine and let it idle for 1 second.

2. Check DTC.
Is DTC detected?

YES

>> Proceed to 

EC-300, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK GROUND CONNECTION

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Check ground connection E15. Refer to Ground Inspection in 

GI-44, "Circuit Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace ground connection.

2.

CHECK APP SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. Disconnect accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor harness connector.

2. Turn ignition switch ON.

3. Check the voltage between APP sensor harness connector and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis name

DTC detecting condition

Possible cause

P2138

Accelerator pedal position sensor 
circuit range/performance

Rationally incorrect voltage 
is sent to ECM compared 
with the signals from APP 
sensor 1 and APP sensor 
2.

• Harness or connector

(APP sensor 1 and 2 circuit is open or shorted.)
[Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit is shorted.)
(Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit is shorted.)

• Accelerator pedal position sensor (APP sensor 1 and 2)
• Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
• Refrigerant pressure sensor

APP sensor

Ground

Voltage

Connector

Terminal

E12

4

Ground

Approx. 5 V

P2138 APP SENSOR

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>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or shot to power in harness or connectors.

3.

CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I

Check the voltage between APP sensor harness connector and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 7.

NO

>> GO TO 4.

4.

CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.

3. Check the continuity between APP sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or shot to power in harness or connectors.

5.

CHECK SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

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

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

6.

CHECK COMPONENTS

Check the following.

• Crankshaft position sensor (POS) (Refer to 

EC-226, "Component Inspection"

.)

• Refrigerant pressure sensor (Refer to 

EC-325, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.)

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 9.

NO

>> Replace malfunctioning component.

7.

CHECK APP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.

3. Check the continuity between APP sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector as follows.

APP sensor

Ground

Voltage

Connector

Terminal

E12

5

Ground

Approx. 5 V

APP sensor

ECM

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

Connector

Terminal

E12

5

E16

102

Existed

ECM

Sensor

Connector

Terminal

Item

Connector

Terminal

F11

75

Crankshaft position sensor (POS)

F15

1

E16

101

Refrigerant pressure sensor

E17

3

102

APP sensor

E12

5

APP sensor

ECM

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

Connector

Terminal

E12

1

E16

104

Existed

2

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P2138 APP SENSOR

4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 8.

NO

>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or shot to power in harness or connectors.

8.

CHECK APP SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT

1. Check the continuity between APP sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector as follows.

2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 9.

NO

>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or shot to power in harness or connectors.

9.

CHECK APP SENSOR

Refer to 

EC-302, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 11.

NO

>> GO TO 10.

10.

REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Replace accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to 

ACC-3, "Exploded View"

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>> INSPECTION END

11.

CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to 

GI-41, "Intermittent Incident"

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>> INSPECTION END

Component Inspection

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1.

CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR

1. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.

2. Turn ignition switch ON.

3. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Replace accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to 

ACC-3, "Exploded View"

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APP sensor

ECM

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

Connector

Terminal

E12

3

E16

110

Existed

6

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ECM

Condition

Voltage

Connector

Terminal

+

−

E16

110

(APP sensor 1 signal)

111

Accelerator 
pedal

Fully released

0.6 - 0.9 V

Fully depressed

3.9 - 4.7 V

103

(APP sensor 2 signal)

104

Fully released

0.3 - 0.6 V

Fully depressed

1.95 - 2.4 V