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Pattern Select Switch Snow Mode Circuit [09/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (SNOW SWITCH STATUS) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Snow Switch Status.
    4. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      OK

      Condition Techstream Display (Snow Switch Status)
      SNOW mode switch pushed and held ON
      SNOW mode switch not pushed OFF

    Result: 

    OK 

    CHECK INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  2

  2. INSPECT COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the combination switch assembly (SNOW mode switch).

      for 2WD model (Refer to INSPECTION [09/2014 - ] )

      for AWD model (Refer to INSPECTION [09/2014 - ] )

      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2WD model) B
      NG (for AWD model) C

    Result: 

    REPLACE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    REPLACE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the combination switch assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A21-22 (SNWI) - N59-2 (2ND) Always Below 1 Ω
      A21-22 (SNWI) or N59-2 (2ND) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the combination switch assembly connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      N59-4 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 10/2015] )

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR