DTC P2533-14: Ignition Switch On/Start Position Circuit Low Circuit Short to Ground or Open [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING GTS (IGR)
- Read the Data List.
Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Data List
Tester Display IGR Standard
GTS Display Switch Condition Specified Condition IGR Ignition switch ON ON Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2021 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 2
- Read the Data List.
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IGR VOLTAGE)
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
*a Component with harness connected
(Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU)- - Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A27-33 (IGR) - D67-15 (E1) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V - Turn the ignition switch off.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 3
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY - HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU)
- Disconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
- Disconnect the power distribution box assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 9C-36 - A27-33 (IGR) Always Below 1 Ω Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 9C-36 or A27-33 (IGR) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher - Reconnect the power distribution box assembly connector.
- Reconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
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 - Reconnect the power distribution box assembly connectors.
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