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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. Step 1) Turn ignition on. Connect NGS scan tool. See procedures under SCAN TOOL HOOK-UP . Using NGS scan tool, select PCM and enter PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD function.
  2. Step 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 Sw In Other Than A/C Position OFF KM 
    Blower Motor Switch(BLR SW) Switch In Positions 3 or 4 ON KM 
    Switch In Positions 1 or 2 OFF KM 
    Brake On/Off Switch (STP SW) Brake Pedal Depressed ON FD
    Brake Pedal Release OFF FD
    Daytime Running Lights Switch (DRL SW) Parking Brake Released, Key On ON  
    (DRL SW) Parking Brake Set, Key On OFF  
    Headlight Switch (HDL SW) Headlights On ON DI
    Headlights Off OFF DI
    High Fan Control Switch (FANPH) DLC 10 Pin Grounded/Gas Pedal Depressed ON KF 
    DLC Not Grounded OFF KF 
    Idle Switch (IDL SW) Gas Pedal Depressed OFF DH 
    Gas Pedal Released ON DH 
    Overdrive Off Switch (O/D SW) O/D Off Switch Depressed ON TB 
    O/D Off Switch Released OFF TB 
    Trans. Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In P Position P/N TD 
    Lever In R Position REV TD 
    Lever In N Position P/N TD 
    Lever In D Position DRIVE TD 
    Lever In 2 Position MAN2 TD 
    Lever In 1 Position MAN1 TD 
    Park/Neutral Position (NL SW) Shifter In NEUTRAL ON TA
    Shifter In Any Gear OFF TA
    Clutch Pedal Position (CPPSW) Clutch Pedal Depressed ON TA
    Clutch Pedal Released OFF TA
    Rear Window Defrost (DEF SW) Rear Defroster Switch On ON DI
    Rear Defroster Switch Off OFF DI