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When The Si-Drive Mode Is Changed, "Mode Change Error" Appears In The Multi Information Display Approximately 5 Seconds Later

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK DTC.  Is DTC displayed? Check the corresponding DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)" for each unit. Go to step 2. 
2 CHECK DISPLAY OF MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY METER. 
Check whether there are other errors displayed other than the "Mode Change Error".
Examples:
  • "Err" is displayed in the external temperature or fuel consumption displays.
  • FUEL gauge, TEMP gauge or ECO gauge does not move.
Is there other errors displayed other than the "Mode Change Error"? For the diagnostic procedure, refer to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . Go to step 3. 
3 CHECK MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY METER AND ECM.  Is the multi-information display meter and ECM part numbers correct? Replace the multi-information display meter. Refer to COMBINATION METER . Replace the multi-information display meter or ECM to that of the correct part number. Refer to COMBINATION METER or ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .