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Description & Operation

The switch monitor test uses PIDs to check the operation of certain switches (and related circuits) that do not set codes.

  1. 1)  Turn ignition on. Connect NGS scan tool. See EQUIPMENT HOOKUP . Using NGS scan tool, enter PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD function.
  2. 2)  Select PIDs for switches in question. See SWITCH TESTING table. Operate switch as described in table. If switch does not operate as described, proceed to circuit test suggested in table.
    SWITCH TESTING

    Switch (PID) Test Condition PID Value Circuit Test
    A/C Selector Switch (ACS) A/C Selector Switch In A/C Position ON KM 
    A/C Selector Switch (ACS) A/C Selector Switch In Other Than A/C Position OFF KM 
    Blower Motor Switch (BLR SW) Blower Switch In Positions 3 or 4 ON KM 
    Blower Motor Switch (BLR SW) Blower Switch In Positions 1 or 2 OFF KM 
    Brake On/Off Switch (STP SW) Brake Pedal Depressed ON FD 
    Brake On/Off Switch (STP SW) Brake Pedal Release OFF FD 
    Daytime Running Lights (DRL SW) Parking Brake Released, Key On ON  
    Daytime Running Lights (DRL SW) Parking Brake Set, Key On OFF  
    Headlight Switch (HDL SW) Headlights On ON DI 
    Headlight Switch (HDL SW) Headlights Off OFF DI 
    High Fan Control (FANHP) DLC TEN Pin Grounded & Gas Pedal Pressed ON KF 
    High Fan Control (FANHP) DLC Not Grounded OFF KF 
    Idle Switch (IDL SW) Gas Pedal Depressed OFF DH 
    Idle Switch (IDL SW) Gas Pedal Released ON DH 
    Overdrive Off Switch (O/D SW) O/D Off Switch Depressed ON TB 
    Overdrive Off Switch (O/D SW) O/D Off Switch Released OFF TB 
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In P Position P/N TD 
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In R Position REV TD 
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In N Position P/N TD 
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In D Position DRIVE TD 
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In 2 Position MAN2 TD 
    Transmission Range Switch (RANGE) Lever In 1 Position MAN1 TD 
    Park/Neutral Position Switch (NL SW) Shifter In Neutral ON TA 
    Park/Neutral Position Switch (NL SW) Shifter In Any Gear OFF TA 
    Clutch Pedal Position (CPP SW) Clutch Pedal Depressed ON TA 
    Clutch Pedal Position (CPP SW) Clutch Pedal Released OFF TA 
    Rear Window Defrost (DEF SW) Rear Defroster Switch On ON DI 
    Rear Window Defrost (DEF SW) Rear Defroster Switch On OFF DI 
    - Information not available.