Pinpoint Test C: The Steering Wheel Switch (Es) Illumination Is Inoperative
- C1 CHECK THE OTHER DIMMABLE LIGHTING SWITCHES
- Ignition ON.
- Place the headlamp switch in the PARKING LAMPS ON position.
- Place a shop light above the instrument panel ambient light sensor to make sure that the BCM outputs maximum illumination voltage.
- Press and hold the instrument panel dimmer switch up to the full illumination position.
Are all the dimmable steering wheel switches inoperative?
- C2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
- Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
- Disconnect: SASM C226A.
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218A.
- Ignition ON.
- Place the headlamp switch in the PARKING LAMPS ON position.
- Press and hold the instrument panel dimmer switch up to the full illumination position.
- Measure:
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Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C226A-12 C218A-4
Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
- Yes: GO to C4
- No: GO to C3
- C3 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR MODULE (SASM)
Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
- Yes: REPAIR the ground circuit.
- No: REPAIR the illumination circuit.
- C4 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE STEERING WHEEL HARNESS
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect: SASM C226A.
- Connect: Clockspring C218A.
- Ignition OFF and wait one minute.
- Remove the driver airbag.
REFER to: DRIVER AIRBAG .
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218B.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
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Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C218B-7 (component side) C218B-10 (component side)
WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
- Yes:
CONNECT Clockspring C218B.
For vehicles equipped with a LH lower switch only, GO to C6
For vehicles with multiple steering wheel switches, INSTALL a new steering wheel.
REFER to: STEERING WHEEL .
- No: GO to C5
- C5 CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Remove the clockspring.
REFER to: CLOCKSPRING .
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
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Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C218B-10 (component side) Ω C218A-4 (component side) - Measure:
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Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C218B-7 (component side) Ω C218C-7 (component side)
Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?
- Yes:
INSTALL a new SASM.
REFER to: STEERING ANGLE SENSOR MODULE (SASM) .
- No:
INSTALL a new clockspring.
REFER to: CLOCKSPRING .
- C6 CHECK THE LEFT HAND (LH) LOWER STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: LH Lower Steering Wheel Switch.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
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Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C2366-1 C2366-5
Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
- Yes:
INSTALL a new steering wheel switch.
REFER to: STEERING WHEEL MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH .
- No:
INSTALL a new steering wheel.
REFER to: STEERING WHEEL .
- C7 CHECK THE RIGHT HAND (RH) LOWER STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: RH Lower Steering Wheel Switch.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
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Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C2367-1 (without Sony sound) C2367-4 (without Sony sound) C3127-2 (with Sony sound) C3127-3 (with Sony sound)
Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
- Yes:
INSTALL a new steering wheel switch.
REFER to: STEERING WHEEL MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH .
- No:
INSTALL a new steering wheel.
REFER to: STEERING WHEEL .
- C8 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE UPPER (AIRBAG) HARNESS
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition OFF and wait one minute.
- Remove the driver airbag.
REFER to: DRIVER AIRBAG .
- Disconnect: Inline C260.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
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Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C260-3 (male) C260-2 (male)
WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
- Yes:
For the LH upper switch, GO to C9
For the RH upper switch, GO to C10
- No:
INSTALL a new steering wheel.
REFER to: STEERING WHEEL .
- C9 CHECK THE LEFT HAND (LH) UPPER STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect: Inline C260.
- Disconnect: LH Upper Steering Wheel Switch.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
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Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C2998-1 C2998-4
Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
- Yes:
INSTALL a new steering wheel switch.
REFER to: STEERING WHEEL MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH .
- No:
INSTALL a new driver airbag.
REFER to: DRIVER AIRBAG .
- C10 CHECK THE RIGHT HAND (RH) UPPER STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect: Inline C260.
- Disconnect: RH Upper Steering Wheel Switch.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
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Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C2999-2 C2999-3
Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
- Yes:
INSTALL a new steering wheel switch.
REFER to: STEERING WHEEL MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH .
- No:
INSTALL a new driver airbag.
REFER to: DRIVER AIRBAG .