
DTC P2138 APP SENSOR
EC-493
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DTC P2138 APP SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001703033
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 potentiometers 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 feed the 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 the engine oper-
ation such as fuel cut.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeINFOID:0000000001703034
Specification data are reference values.
*: Accelerator pedal position sensor 2 signal is converted by ECM internally. Thus, it differs from ECM terminal voltage.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000001703035
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
NOTE:
If DTC P2138 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0643.
Refer to EC-400
.
FAIL-SAFE MODE
When the malfunction is detected, ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
PBIB1741E
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
ACCEL SEN 1• Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.6 - 0.9V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.0 - 4.8V
ACCEL SEN 2*• Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.6 - 0.9V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 3.9 - 4.8V
CLSD THL POS• Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: Fully released ON
Accelerator pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P2138
2138Accelerator pedal posi-
tion sensor circuit range/
performanceRationally 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.]
(EVAP control system pressure sensor
circuit is shorted.)
(Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit is
shorted.)
• Accelerator pedal position sensor
(APP sensor 1 and 2)
• Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
• EVAP control system pressure sensor
• Refrigerant pressure sensor

EC-548
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Fuel PressureINFOID:0000000001703081
Idle Speed and Ignition TimingINFOID:0000000001703082
*: Under the following conditions:
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
• Electric load: OFF (Lights, heater fan & rear window defogger)
• Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
Calculated Load ValueINFOID:0000000001703083
Mass Air Flow SensorINFOID:0000000001703084
*: Engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature and running under no load.
Intake Air Temperature SensorINFOID:0000000001703085
Engine Coolant Temperature SensorINFOID:0000000001703086
Fuel pressure at idle
Approximately 350 kPa (3.57 kg/cm2, 51 psi)
Target idle speedA/T No load* (in P or N position)
700 ± 50 rpm CVT No load* (In P or N position)
M/T No load* (in Neutral position)
Air conditioner: ONA/T In P or N position
850 rpm or more CVT In P or N position
M/T In Neutral position
Ignition timingA/T In P or N position
13 ± 5° BTDC CVT In P or N position
M/T In Neutral position
Calculated load value% (Using CONSULT-II or GST)
At idle10 - 35
At 2,500 rpm10 - 35
Supply voltageBattery voltage (11 - 14V)
Output voltage at idle1.0 - 1.3*V
Mass air flow (Using CONSULT-II or GST)1.0 - 4.0 g·m/sec at idle*
2.0 - 10.0 g·m/sec at 2,500 rpm*
Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
25 (77)1.800 - 2.200
Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68)2.1 - 2.9
50 (122)0.68 - 1.00
90 (194)0.236 - 0.260

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
GI-31
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Note in the illustration that there is an excessive 4.1 volt drop between the battery and the bulb.
MEASURING VOLTAGE DROP — STEP-BY-STEP
The step-by-step method is most useful for isolating excessive drops in low voltage systems (such as those in
“Computer Controlled Systems”).
Circuits in the “Computer Controlled System” operate on very low amperage.
The (Computer Controlled) system operations can be adversely affected by any variation in resistance in the
system. Such resistance variation may be caused by poor connection, improper installation, improper wire
gauge or corrosion.
The step by step voltage drop test can identify a component or wire with too much resistance.
Control Unit Circuit Test
System Description:When the switch is ON, the control unit lights up the lamp.
INPUT-OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHART
SGI974
SAIA0258E
MGI034A
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< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[CAN]
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Engine coolant temperature signal T R
Engine speed signal T R R
Engine status signal T R
Fuel consumption monitor signal T R
Malfunction ind NISSAN TIIDA 2008 Service Repair Manual LAN-24
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[CAN]
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Engine coolant temperature signal T R
Engine speed signal T R R
Engine status signal T R
Fuel consumption monitor signal T R
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LAN-24
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[CAN]
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Engine coolant temperature signal T R
Engine speed signal T R R
Engine status signal T R
Fuel consumption monitor signal T R
Malfunction indicator lamp signal T R
Wide open throttle position signal T R R
A/C switch signal R T
Blower fan motor switch signal R T
Buzzer output signalTR
TR
Day time running light request signal
*3TR R
Door lock/unlock status signal T R
Door switch signal T R R R
Front wiper request signal T R
High beam request signal T R R
Horn chirp signal T R
Ignition switch signal T R
Low beam request signal T R
Position lights request signal T R R
Rear window defogger switch signal T R
Sleep/wake up signalRT
TRR R
Theft warning horn request signal T R
Tire pressure signal
*4TR
Trunk open/close status signal T R
Turn indicator signal T R
EPS operation signal R T
EPS warning lamp signal T R
Door lock/unlock/trunk open request signal R T
Hazard request signal R T
Ignition knob switch signal R T
KEY warning lamp signal T R
LOCK warning lamp signal T R
Panic alarm request signal R T
Fuel level sensor signal R T
Overdrive control switch signal T R R
P/N range signal T R
Stop lamp switch signal T R R
Vehicle speed signalRRR T
RRRT R
R
*5R*5T*5
ABS warning lamp signal R TSignal name/Connecting unit
ECM
BCM
EPS
I-KEY
M&A
ABS
TCM
*1
TCM
*2
IPDM-E
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HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -
• through 10A fuse [No. 3, located in fuse block (J/B)]
• to combination meter terminal 28.
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HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -
• through 10A fuse [No. 3, located in fuse block (J/B)]
• to combination meter terminal 28.
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LT-26
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HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -
• through 10A fuse [No. 3, located in fuse block (J/B)]
• to combination meter terminal 28.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied
• through 10A fuse [No. 20, located in fuse block (J/B)]
• to BCM terminal 11.
Ground is supplied
• to BCM terminal 67 and
• to combination meter terminals 21, 22 and 23
• through grounds M57 and M61,
• to IPDM E/R terminals 39 and 59
• through grounds E15 and E24,
HEADLAMP OPERATION
Low Beam Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position, the BCM receives an input signal requesting the headlamps to illumi-
nate. This input signal is communicated to the IPDM E/R via the CAN communication lines. The CPU located
in the IPDM E/R controls the headlamp low relay coil, which when energized, directs power
• through 15A fuse (No. 41, located in IPDM E/R)
• through IPDM E/R terminal 54
• to daytime light relay 2 terminals 1 and 5 (energizing the relay),
• through daytime light relay 2 terminal 3
• to front combination lamp RH terminal 3, and
• through 15A fuse (No. 40, located in IPDM E/R)
• through IPDM E/R terminal 52
• to front combination lamp LH terminal 3.
Ground is supplied
• to front combination lamp LH terminal 2
• through grounds E15 and E24,
• to headlamp RH terminal 2 via
• daytime light relay 1 terminals 3 and 4
• through grounds E15 and E24.
With power and ground supplied, low beam headlamps illuminate.
High Beam/Flash-to-Pass Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position and high beam switch in the HIGH position, the BCM receives input
signal requesting the headlamp high beams to illuminate. The flash-to-pass feature can be used any time and
also sends a signal to the BCM. This input signal is communicated to the IPDM E/R and the combination
meter via the CAN communication lines. The CPU located in the IPDM E/R controls the headlamp high relay
coil, which when energized, directs power
• through 10A fuse (No. 34, located in IPDM E/R)
• through IPDM E/R terminal 56
• to front combination lamp RH terminal 1, and
• through 10A fuse (No. 35, located in IPDM E/R)
• through IPDM E/R terminal 55
• to front combination lamp LH terminal 1.
Ground is supplied
• to front combination lamp LH terminal 2
• through grounds E15 and E24, and
• to front combination lamp RH terminal 2 via
• daytime light relay 1 terminals 3 and 4
• through grounds E15 and E24.
With power and ground supplied, the high beam headlamps illuminate.
The BCM sends a signal to the combination meter requesting the high beam indicator lamp to turn ON.
Daytime Light System Operation
With the lighting switch in the OFF or 1ST position (parking lamps ON), the BCM receives inputs requesting
the headlights off. If the parking brake is released and the engine is running, the BCM then sends a signal, via
the CAN communication lines, requesting the IPDM E/R to activate the daytime light system. The CPU located
in the IPDM E/R controls the daytime light relay 1 coil, which when energized, directs power
• from daytime light relay 1 terminal 3
• to front combination lamp RH terminal 2,
• through front combination lamp RH high beam terminal 1

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
SRS-27
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NOTE:
Follow the procedures in numerical order when performing repairs. Confirm whether the repair has been suc-
cessful using air bag warning lamp or CONSULT-III after each repair. If malfunction is still observed, proceed
to the next step. When malfunction has been eliminated, further repair work is not required.
Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-IIIINFOID:0000000001703923
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6
Inspect SRS Malfunction Using "AIR BAG" Warning Lamp—Diagnosis Mode
NOTE:
SRS will not enter Diagnosis mode if no malfunction is detected in User mode.
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. After “AIR BAG” warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn ignition switch OFF within 1 second.
3. Wait more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 two times.
5. Turn ignition switch ON.
SRS is now in Diagnosis mode.
"AIR BAG" warning lamp operates in Diagnosis mode according to the Warning Lamp Flash Code Chart:
OCCUPANT SENS C/U
[COMM FAIL]
[B1022]Communication between the occupant classification system
control unit and air bag diagnosis sensor unit is interrupted.1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visi-
ble damage.
3. Replace RH front seat cushion/
occupant classification system
control unit assembly.
4. Replace the air bag diagnosis
sensor unit.
5. Replace the related harness.
OCCUPANT SENS
[UNIT FAIL]
[B1018]Occupant classification sensor is malfunctioning. 1. Replace RH front seat cushion/
occupant classification system
control unit assembly.
BELT TENSION SENS
[UNIT FAIL]
[B1019]Belt tension sensor is malfunctioning. 1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visi-
ble damage.
3. Replace RH front seat belt as-
sembly.
4. Replace RH front seat cushion/
occupant classification system
control unit assembly.
PASS A/B INDCTR CKT
[B1023]Front passenger air bag off indicator is malfunctioning. 1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visi-
ble damage.
3. Replace front passenger air bag
off indicator.
4. Replace the air bag diagnosis
sensor unit.
5. Replace the related harness.
FRONTAL COLLISION
DETECTION
[B1209]Driver and front passenger air bag modules are deployed. Refer to SRS-46
.
SIDE COLLISION
DETECTION
[B1210]Side or curtain air bag modules are deployed. Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
Recheck SRS at each replacement