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Diagnosis Procedure





SNOW MODE SWITCH


Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH OVERALL FUNCTION
Confirm the malfunctioning circuit (snow mode switch or snow mode indicator). Component Function Check.
Which circuit is related to the incident?
Snow mode switch-GO TO 2.
Snow mode indicator-GO TO 6.
2.CHECK DTC WITH "UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP."
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - Go to System Description.
3.CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect snow mode switch harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.





4. Check the voltage between snow mode switch harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 5.
NO - GO TO 4.
4.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E108, M15
- IPDM E/R harness connector E7
- 10 A fuse (No. 83)
- Harness for open or short between snow mode switch and fuse.
- Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
5.CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect "unified meter and A/C amp." harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between snow mode switch harness connector and "unified meter and A/C amp." harness connector.





4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 8.
NO - Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
6.CHECK GROUND CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check ground connections M16, M70. Power Supply and Ground Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 7.
NO - Repair or replace ground connections.
7.CHECK SNOW MODE INDICATOR LAMP GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check the continuity between snow mode switch harness connector and ground.





2. Also check harness for short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 8.
NO - Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
8.CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH
Component Inspection.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 9.
NO - Replace snow mode switch.
9.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Description.
- INSPECTION END