Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual - part 727

P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR

EC-449

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1.

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

2.

Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 11.

NO

>> GO TO 10.

10.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.
• Harness connectors M6, E106
• Harness for open or short between ECM and accelerator pedal position sensor

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

11.

CHECK APP SENSOR

Refer to 

EC-449, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 13.

NO

>> GO TO 12.

12.

REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

1.

Replace accelerator pedal assembly.

2.

Go to 

EC-450, "Special Repair Requirement"

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>> INSPECTION END

13.

CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to 

GI-36, "Intermittent Incident"

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>> INSPECTION END

Component Inspection

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1.

CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.

3.

Turn ignition switch ON.

4.

Check the voltage ECM harness connector terminals under the following conditions.

Is the inspection result normal?

APP sensor

ECM

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

Connector

Terminal

E112

(Without ICC)

1

M107

98

Existed

E116

(With ICC)

6

ECM

Condition

Voltage (V)

Connector

+

–

Terminal

Terminal

M107

97 (APP sensor 1)

100

Accelerator pedal

Fully released

0.45 - 1.0

Fully depressed

4.4 - 4.8

98 (APP sensor 2)

104

Fully released

0.22 - 0.50

Fully depressed

2.1 - 2.5

EC-450

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P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

1.

Replace accelerator pedal assembly.

2.

Go to 

EC-455, "Special Repair Requirement"

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>> INSPECTION END

Special Repair Requirement

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1.

PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING

Refer to 

EC-25, "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement"

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>> GO TO 2.

2.

PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING

Refer to 

EC-25, "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement"

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>> GO TO 3.

3.

PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING

Refer to 

EC-25, "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement"

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>> END

P2138 APP SENSOR

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P2138 APP SENSOR

Description

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The accelerator pedal position sensor is installed on the upper end
of the accelerator pedal assembly. The sensor detects the accelera-
tor position and sends a signal to the ECM.
Accelerator pedal position sensor has two sensors. These sensors
are a kind of potentiometer which transform the accelerator pedal
position into output voltage, and emit the voltage signal to the ECM.
In addition, these sensors detect the opening and closing speed of
the accelerator pedal and sends voltage signals to the ECM. The
ECM judges the current opening angle of the accelerator pedal from
these signals and controls the throttle control motor based on these
signals.
Idle position of the accelerator pedal is determined by the ECM
receiving the signal from the accelerator pedal position sensor. The ECM uses this signal for engine opera-
tions such as fuel cut.

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-359, "DTC Logic"

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DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure
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 10 V at idle.

>> GO TO 2.

PBIB1741E

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis name

DTC detecting condition

Possible cause

P2138

Accelerator pedal posi-
tion (APP) 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 connectors

(APP sensor 2 circuit is open or shorted.)
[Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor circuit 
is shorted.]
[Camshaft position (CMP) sensor (bank 
2) circuit is shorted.]
[Exhaust valve timing (EVT) control posi-
tion sensor (bank 2) circuit is shorted.]
(Battery current sensor circuit is shorted.)
(EVAP control system pressure sensor 
circuit is shorted.)
(Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit is 
shorted.)

• APP sensor (APP sensor 2)
• CKP sensor
• CMP sensor (bank 2)
• EVT control position sensor (bank 2)
• Battery current sensor
• EVAP control system pressure sensor
• Refrigerant pressure sensor

EC-452

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P2138 APP SENSOR

2.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

Start engine and let it idle for 1 second.

2.

Check DTC.

Is DTC detected?

YES

>> Go to 

EC-452, "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 M95. Refer to Ground Inspection in 

GI-39, "Circuit Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace ground connection.

2.

CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1.

Disconnect 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 4.

NO

>> GO TO 3.

3.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.
• Harness connectors M6, E106
• Harness for open or short between ECM and accelerator pedal position sensor

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

4.

CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I

1.

Turn ignition switch ON.

2.

Check the voltage between APP sensor harness connector and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 9.

NO

>> GO TO 5.

5.

CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

APP sensor

Ground

Voltage (V)

Connector

Terminal

E112

(Without ICC)

5

Ground

Approx. 5

E116

(With ICC)

APP sensor

Ground

Voltage (V)

Connector

Terminal

E112

(Without ICC)

6

Ground

Approx. 5

E116

(With ICC)

3