Pattern Select Switch Snow Mode Circuit [11/2016 - ]: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (SNOW MODE SW)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Snow Mode SW.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Snow Mode SW - Read the value displayed on the Techstream.
OK
Condition Techstream Display (Snow Mode SW) SNOW mode switch pushed and held ON SNOW mode switch not pushed OFF Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result: 1
OK
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2016 - ]
Result: 2
NG
See step 2
- INSPECT PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (SNOW MODE SWITCH)
- Inspect the pattern select switch assembly (SNOW mode switch).
- for 2WD: Refer to INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]
- for AWD: Refer to INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result: 2
NG
REPLACE PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- for 2WD: Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
- for AWD: Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
Result: 1
OK
See step 3
- Inspect the pattern select switch assembly (SNOW mode switch).
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)
- Disconnect the pattern select switch assembly connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F42-8 (2ND) - C1-105 (SNWI) Always Below 1 Ω F42-8 (2ND) or C1-105 (SNWI) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result: 2
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result: 1
OK
See step 4
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the pattern select switch assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F42-5 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result: 1
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
Result: 2
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR