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Drive Mode Select Switch Circuit [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK THE PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 
    1. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the table below.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      SPORT mode or NORMAL mode is abnormal. (w/o Adaptive Variable Suspension System) A
      SPORT mode, SPORT S+, CUSTOM mode or NORMAL mode is abnormal. (w/ Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
      ECO mode is abnormal. B

    Result: 

    GO TO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. Refer to  ECO Switch Circuit [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2021 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTCs are not output. A
      CAN communication system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DRIVE MODE SELECT SWITCH (COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the D33 drive mode select switch (combination switch assembly) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D33-6 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT DRIVE MODE SELECT SWITCH (COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Inspect the drive mode select switch (combination switch assembly).

      for UA81F: Refer to INSPECTION [11/2021 - ]

      for UB80E / UB80F: Refer to INSPECTION [11/2021 - ]

      OK

      Drive mode select switch (combination switch assembly) is normal.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK (for A25A-FKS) A
      OK (for T24A-FTS) B
      NG C

    Result: 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    REPLACE DRIVE MODE SELECT SWITCH (COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DRIVE MODE SELECT SWITCH (COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the A20 ECM connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A20-12 (PWMS) - D33-3 (SPSW) Always Below 1 Ω
      A20-13 (SPCN) - D33-2 (NORM) Always Below 1 Ω
      A20-12 (PWMS) or D33-3 (SPSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A20-13 (SPCN) or D33-2 (NORM) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DRIVE MODE SELECT SWITCH (COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the A19 ECM connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A19-28 (PWMS) - D33-3 (SPSW) Always Below 1 Ω
      A19-29 (SPCN) - D33-2 (NORM) Always Below 1 Ω
      A19-28 (PWMS) or D33-3 (SPSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A19-29 (SPCN) or D33-2 (NORM) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR