DTC P2533-14: Ignition Switch On/Start Position Circuit Low Circuit Short to Ground or Open [08/2023 - ]: 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 [10/2022 - ]
Result:
B
See step 2
- Read the Data List.
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IGR VOLTAGE)
Pre-procedure1
- 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 Result A15-14 (IGR) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V V Result
Proceed to OK NG
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 3
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY - ECM)
Pre-procedure1
- 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 Result A72-13 - A15-14 (IGR) Always Below 1 Ω Ω A72-13 or A15-14 (IGR) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher kΩ Result
Proceed to OK NG
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 4
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)
Pre-procedure1
- 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 Result C89-36 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω Ω C90-41 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω Ω Result
Proceed to OK NG
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
OK
REPLACE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR