Paddle Shifter Circuit Troubleshooting (CVT)

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repair or service.

NOTE:  Information marked with an asterisk (*1) applies to the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) circuit, and an asterisk (*2) applies to the paddle shifter - (downshift switch) circuit.

1. Problem verification

   -1. Connect the HDS to the DLC .

   -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -3. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS when repeatedly pressing and releasing the paddle shifter.

   Signal	Current conditions
   	Values	Unit
   Upshift Switch (ST)
   Downshift Switch (ST)

   Is ON indicated when you are pressing the paddle shifter and OFF with the paddle shifter released?

   YES 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

   NO 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

2. Paddle shifter check

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Remove the paddle shifter .

   -3. Test the paddle shifter .

   Is the paddle shifter OK?

   YES 

   The paddle shifter is OK. Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Replace the paddle shifter .

3. Determine possible failure area (PADDLE SW UP line* 1/PADDLE SW DOWN line* 2, others):-1.

   Connect the following connector.

   Cable reel connector C (20P)

   -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	Paddle shifter + (upshift switch) 4P connector* 1: disconnected
   	Paddle shifter - (downshift switch) 4P connector* 2: disconnected
   Test point 1	Paddle shifter + (upshift switch) 4P connector (female terminals) No. 2* 1 :
   	Paddle shifter - (downshift switch) 4P connector (female terminals) No. 3* 2 :
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there battery voltage?

   YES 

   Go to step 4.

   NO 

   Go to step 5.

4. Open wire check (STRG GND/GND line)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Paddle shifter + (upshift switch) 4P connector* 1: disconnected
   	Paddle shifter - (downshift switch) 4P connector* 2: disconnected
   Test point 1	Paddle shifter + (upshift switch) 4P connector (female terminals) No. 4* 1 :
   	Paddle shifter - (downshift switch) 4P connector (female terminals) No. 1* 2 :
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The STRG GND/GND wire is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good TCM , then recheck. If the symptom goes away and the TCM was substituted, replace the original TCM .

   NO 

   Repair an open in the STRG GND/GND wire between the paddle shifter and ground (G502), or repair poor ground (G502).

5. Shorted wire check (PADDLE SW UP line* 1/PADDLE SW DOWN line* 2):-1.

   Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   TCM 50P connector

   -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Paddle shifter + (upshift switch) 4P connector* 1: disconnected
   	Paddle shifter - (downshift switch) 4P connector* 2: disconnected
   	TCM 50P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Paddle shifter + (upshift switch) 4P connector (female terminals) No. 2* 1 :
   	Paddle shifter - (downshift switch) 2P connector (female terminals) No. 3* 2 :
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Repair a short to ground in the PADDLE SW UP wire* 1/PADDLE SW DOWN wire* 2 between the paddle shifter and the TCM.

   NO 

   The PADDLE SW UP wire* 1/PADDLE SW DOWN wire* 2 is not shorted. Go to step 6.

6. Open wire check (SUPP/PADDLE SW UP line* 1/SDNP/PADDLE SW DOWN line* 2):-1.

   Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Paddle shifter + (upshift switch) 4P connector* 1: disconnected
   	Paddle shifter - (downshift switch) 4P connector* 2: disconnected
   	TCM 50P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Paddle shifter + (upshift switch) 4P connector (female terminals) No. 2* 1 :
   	Paddle shifter - (downshift switch) 4P connector (female terminals) No. 3* 2 :
   Test point 2	TCM 50P connector No. 34 * 1
   	TCM 50P connector No. 45 * 2

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The SUPP/PADDLE SW UP wire* 1/SDNP/PADDLE SW DOWN wire* 2 is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good TCM , then recheck. If the symptom goes away and the TCM was substituted, replace the original TCM .

   NO 

   Repair an open in the SUPP/PADDLE SW UP wire* 1/SDNP/PADDLE SW DOWN wire* 2 between the paddle shifter and the TCM.