Steering Wheel Downshift (-) Switch Circuit Troubleshooting

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and procedures before performing repair or service.

1.Remove the steering wheel.

2.Check for continuity between steering switch harness 20P connector terminals No. 7 and No. 17 while pressing steering wheel downshift (-) switch and when the switch is released.

 

Is there continuity while pressing steering wheel downshift (-) switch and no continuity when the switch released?


YES - Go to 5.


NO - Go to 3.


3.Disconnect the steering wheel downshift (-) switch connector.

4.Check for continuity between steering wheel downshift (-) switch connector terminals while pressing the switch and when the switch is released.

 

Is there continuity while pressing the switch and no continuity when the switch released?


YES - Replace the steering switch harness.n


NO - Replace the steering wheel downshift (-) switch.


5.Remove the cable reel.

6.Check for continuity cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 7 and body ground.

 

Is there continuity?


YES - Go to 7.


NO - Repair open in the wire between cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 7 and ground (G101), or repair poor ground (G101).n

7.Check for continuity between cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 17 and body ground.

 

Is there continuity?


YES - Repair short to ground in the wire between cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 17 and PCM connector terminal D15.n


NO - Go to 8.


8.Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and shift to the S position.

9.Measure voltage between cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 7 and No. 17.

 

Is there battery voltage in neutral position and no voltage while pressing shift - (minus) switch?


YES - Replace the cable reel.n


NO - Go to 10.

10.Turn the ignition switch OFF.

11.Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

12.Disconnect PCM connector B (44P).

13.Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal B40 and cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 17.

 

Is there continuity?


YES - Check for loose or poor connections at PCM connector terminal B16. If the connection is OK, substitute a known-good PCM and recheck.n


NO - Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal B40 and cable reel 20P connector.n