Diagnostic Procedure

CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.
  Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
  
  Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections
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OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 2.
- NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH CIRCUIT
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select "MAIN SW", "RESUME/ACC SW", "SET SW" and "CANCEL SW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check each item indication under the following conditions.
  
  Fig 2: Item Indication - Conditions Chart
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  Fig 3: Consult II Data Monitor Screen
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Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 99 and ground with pressing each button.
  
  Fig 4: ECM Terminal 99 And Ground Voltage Chart
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  Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between ECM Terminal 99 And Ground
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OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 8.
- NG: GO TO 3.
CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Disconnect combination switch harness connector M102.
4. Check harness continuity between combination switch terminal 19 and ECM terminal 67. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  Continuity should exist.
5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: GO TO 4.
Fig 6: Identifying ASCD Steering Switch
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DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors M71, F59
- Combination switch (spiral cable)
- Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch
  - : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 99 and combination switch terminal 20. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  Continuity should exist.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 7.
- NG: GO TO 6.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors M71, F59
- Combination switch (spiral cable)
- Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch
  - : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 8.
- NG: Replace steering wheel.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
- : INSPECTION END