Ground Short Inspection

Wiring diagram: 

CAN communication system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>CAN Communication System>WIRING DIAGRAM .

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1. CHECK BETWEEN RELATED LINES AND MAIN WIRING HARNESS  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector.
   3. Using the tester, measure the resistance between terminals.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B231) No. 2 - Chassis ground:

      (B231) No. 3 - Chassis ground:

   Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

   Yes: Go to  2

   No: Currently, it is normal.

2. CHECK CONTROL MODULE  .

   With the tester connected, disconnect control module.

   NOTE: Disconnect the body integrated unit at the end.

   Connector & terminal 

   (B231) No. 2 - Chassis ground:

   (B231) No. 3 - Chassis ground:

   Did the resistance change to 10 Ω or more?

   Yes: Replace the control module whose resistance has changed. When the value changed at disconnecting the body integrated unit, Go to  3

   No: Repair or replace the short circuit of the main wiring harness and related lines between body integrated unit and ECM.

3. CHECK BETWEEN MAIN WIRING HARNESSES  .

   Using the tester, measure the resistance between terminals.

   Connector & terminal 

   (B281) No. 20 - Chassis ground:

   (B281) No. 28 - Chassis ground:

   Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

   Yes: Repair or replace the short circuit of the main wiring harness and related lines between VDC CONTROL MODULE and body integrated unit.

   No: Replace the body integrated unit. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Body Integrated Unit .