DTC P2533-14: Ignition Switch On/Start Position Circuit Low Circuit Short to Ground or Open [11/2021 - 03/2022]: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING GTS (IGR)
- Read the Data List.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display IGR Result
Result Proceed to The value of IGR is ON A None of the above conditions are met B
Result:
A
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2021 - ]
Result:
B
See step 2
- Read the Data List.
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IGR VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A18-14 (IGR) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 3
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY - ECM)
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Disconnect the power distribution box assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 9E-13 - A18-14 (IGR) Always Below 1 Ω 9E-13 or A18-14 (IGR) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 4
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the power distribution box assembly connectors.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 9B-36 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω 9C-41 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR