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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH OVERALL FUNCTION

    Confirm the malfunctioning circuit (snow mode switch or snow mode indicator). Refer to "COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK ".

    Which circuit is related to the incident? 

    Snow mode switch: GO TO 2.

    Snow mode indicator: GO TO  6.

  2. CHECK DTC WITH "UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP."

    Refer to "CONSULT FUNCTION (METER/M&A) ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3.

    NO: Proceed to "WORK FLOW ".

  3. CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect snow mode switch harness connector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check the voltage between snow mode switch harness connector and ground.
      Snow mode switch Ground Voltage
      Connector Terminal
      M176 1 Ground Battery voltage

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  5.

      NO: GO TO 4.

  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the Following:

    • Harness connectors E106, M6
    • IPDM E/R harness connector E7
    • 10 A fuse (No. 43)
    • Harness for open or short between snow mode switch and fuse.

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

  5. CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect "unified meter and A/C amp." harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between snow mode switch harness connector and "unified meter and A/C amp." harness connector.
      Snow mode switch Unified meter and A/C amp. Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M176 4 M66 23 Existed
    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, short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.

  6. CHECK GROUND CONNECTION
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check ground connection M95. Refer to Ground Inspection in "CIRCUIT INSPECTION ".

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 7.

      NO: Repair or replace ground connection.

  7. CHECK SNOW MODE INDICATOR LAMP GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Check the continuity between snow mode switch harness connector and ground.
      Snow mode switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M176 2 Ground Existed
    2. Also check harness for short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 8.

      NO: Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.

  8. CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 9.

    NO: Replace snow mode switch.

  9. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Perform "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    : INSPECTION END

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