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Paddle Shift Assembly: Inspection

Fig 1: Identifying Paddle Shift Assembly
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PADDLE SHIFT ASSEMBLY OPERATION CHART

Step Check Yes No
1 SHIFT-UP SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK. 
  1. Operate the + side of paddle shift assembly and hold it.
  2. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the paddle shift assembly connector.

    Terminals 

    No. 1 - No. 2: 

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step 2.  Replace the paddle shift assembly.
2 SHIFT-DOWN SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK. 
  1. Operate the - side of paddle shift assembly and hold it.
  2. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the paddle shift assembly connector.

    Terminals 

    No. 3 - No. 2: 

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step 3.  Replace the paddle shift assembly.
3 CHECK SHIFT SWITCH INSULATION. 
  1. Do not operate the paddle shift assembly.
  2. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the paddle shift assembly connector.

    Terminals 

    No.2 - No.1: 

    No. 2 - No. 3: 

Is the resistance 1 Ω? Paddle shift assembly is normal. Replace the paddle shift assembly.