Nissan Murano: Dtc/circuit Diagnosis / P2101 Electric Throttle Control Function

Nissan Murano (Z52) 2015-2024 Service Manual / Engine / Engine Control System :: Vq35de / Dtc/circuit Diagnosis / P2101 Electric Throttle Control Function

DTC Description

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC

CONSULT screen terms

(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detection condition
P2101

ETC FNCTN/CIRC-B1

(Throttle actuator “A” control motor circuit range/performance)
Diagnosis condition Start engine and let it idle
Signal (terminal)
Threshold Electric throttle control function does not operate properly
Diagnosis delay time

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Harness or connectors

    (Throttle control motor circuit is open or shorted)

  • Electric throttle control actuator

FAIL-SAFE

Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
Fail safe mode Nissan Murano Vehicle behavior
Electric throttle control function ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
DTC Confirmation Procedure

CHECK DTC PRIORITY

If DTC P2101 is displayed with DTC P2100 or P2119, first perform the confirmation procedure for DTC P2100 or P2119.

Is applicable DTC detected?

YES>>

Perform diagnosis of applicable.

  • DTC P2100: Refer to DTC Description.

  • DTC P2119: Refer to DTC Description.

NO>>

GO TO 2.

PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conducting 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 11 V when engine is running.

>>

GO TO 3.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

  1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.

  2. Start engine and let it idle for 5 seconds.

  3. Check DTC.

Is DTC detected?

YES>>

Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure.

NO>>

To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident.

NO>>

Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

CHECK DTC PRIORITY

If DTC P2101 is displayed with DTC P2100 or P2119, first perform the confirmation procedure for DTC P2100 or P2119.

Is applicable DTC detected?

YES>>

Perform diagnosis of applicable.

  • DTC P2100: Refer to DTC Description.

  • DTC P2119: Refer to DTC Description.

NO>>

GO TO 2.

CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL

  1. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals.

    ECM Condition Voltage
    +
    Connector Terminal Condition Terminal
    F78 8 E32 152 Ignition switch OFF Approx. 0 V
    Ignition switch ON Battery voltage

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 5.

NO>>

GO TO 3.

CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

  2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.

  3. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector.

  4. Check the continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and ECM harness connector.

    IPDM E/R ECM Continuity
    Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    F19 57 F78 2 Existed
  5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 4.

NO>>

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

CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT

  1. Check the continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and ECM harness connector.

    IPDM E/R ECM Continuity
    Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    F24 65 F78 8 Existed
  2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

Perform the trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit.

NO>>

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

CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

  2. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.

  3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.

  4. Check the continuity between electric throttle control actuator harness connector and ECM harness connector.

    Electric throttle control actuator ECM Continuity
    Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    F50 1 F78 1 Not existed
    3 Existed
    2 1 Existed
    3 Not existed
  5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 6.

NO>>

Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

CHECK ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR VISUALLY

  1. Remove the intake air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation.

  2. Check if foreign matter is caught between the throttle valve and the housing.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 7.

NO>>

Remove the foreign matter and clean the electric throttle control actuator inside, refer to Removal and Installation, and then perform throttle valve closed position learning. Refer to Description.

CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR

Check throttle control motor. Refer to Component Inspection.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

INSPECTION END

NO>>

Replace electric throttle control actuator. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Component Inspection

CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

  2. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.

  3. Check resistance between electric throttle control actuator terminals as per the following.

    Terminals Resistance
    1 and 2 Approx. 1 - 15 Ω [at 25°C (77°F)]

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

INSPECTION END

NO>>

Replace electric throttle control actuator. Refer to Removal and Installation.

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