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Description & Operation

The switch monitor test uses PIDs to check the operation of certain switches (and related circuits) that do not set codes.

  1. 1)  Turn ignition on. Connect NGS scan tool. See EQUIPMENT HOOKUP . Using NGS scan tool, enter PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD function.
  2. 2)  Select PIDs for switches in question. See SWITCH TESTING  table. Operate switch as described in table. If switch does not operate as described, proceed to circuit test suggested in table.
    SWITCH TESTING

    Switch (PID) Test Condition PID Value Circuit Test
    A/C Selector Switch (ACS) A/C Selector Switch In A/C Position ON KM
    A/C Selector Switch (ACS) A/C Selector Switch In Other Than A/C Position OFF KM
    Blower Motor Switch (BLR SW) Blower Switch In Positions 3 or 4 ON KM
    Blower Motor Switch (BLR SW) Blower Switch In Positions 1 or 2 OFF KM
    Brake On/Off Switch (STP SW) Brake Pedal Depressed ON FD
    Brake On/Off Switch (STP SW) Brake Pedal Release OFF FD
    Daytime Running Lights (DRL SW) Parking Brake Released, Key On ON ---
    Daytime Running Lights (DRL SW) Parking Brake Set, Key On OFF ---
    Headlight Switch (HDL SW) Headlights On ON DI
    Headlight Switch (HDL SW) Headlights Off OFF DI
    High Fan Control (FANHP) DLC TEN Pin Grounded & Gas Pedal Pressed ON KF
    High Fan Control (FANHP) DLC Not Grounded OFF KF
    Idle Switch (IDL SW) Gas Pedal Depressed OFF DH
    Idle Switch (IDL SW) Gas Pedal Released ON DH
    Overdrive Off Switch (O/D SW) O/D Off Switch Depressed ON TB
    Overdrive Off Switch (O/D SW) O/D Off Switch Released OFF TB
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In P Position P/N TD
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In R Position REV TD
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In N Position P/N TD
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In D Position DRIVE TD
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In 2 Position MAN2 TD
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In 1 Position MAN1 TD
    Park/Neutral Position Switch (NL SW) Shifter In Neutral ON TA
    Park/Neutral Position Switch (NL SW) Shifter In Any Gear OFF TA
    Clutch Pedal Position (CPP SW) Clutch Pedal Depressed ON TA
    Clutch Pedal Position (CPP SW) Clutch Pedal Released OFF TA
    Rear Window Defrost (DEF SW) Rear Defroster Switch On ON DI
    Rear Window Defrost (DEF SW) Rear Defroster Switch On OFF DI