3. Check ASCD Actuator

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti M45 and 2003 Infiniti M45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect vacuum hose from ASCD actuator.
Connect the hose of hand vacuum pump to ASCD actuator.
Apply -40 kPa (-0.41 kg/cm ² , -5.8 psi) vacuum to ASCD actuator with hand vacuum pump .

ASCD wire should move to pull throttle drum .

Wait 10 seconds and check for decrease in vacuum pressure .

Vacuum pressure decrease: Less than 2.7 kPa (0.028 kg/cm ² , 0.39 psi)

Fig 1: Checking ASCD Actuator Operation

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

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.
NG: Replace ASCD actuator.