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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK POWER SWITCH (PUSH SWITCH) OUTPUT SIGNAL
    1. Disconnect power switch connector and IPDM E/R connector.
    2. Check voltage between power switch harness connector and ground.
      TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) (-) Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      Power switch
      Connector Terminal
      M25 8 Ground 12

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  3.

      NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK POWER SWITCH CIRCUIT (BCM)
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and power switch harness connector.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      BCM Power switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M70 76 M25 8 Existed
    3. Check continuity between power switch harness connector and ground.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Power switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M25 8 Not existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK POWER SWITCH (PUSH SWITCH) OUTPUT SIGNAL (IPDM E/R)

    Check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.

    TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

    (+) (-) Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    IPDM E/R
    Connector Terminal
    E17 66 Ground 12

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Replace IPDM E/R.

    NO: GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK POWER SWITCH (PUSH SWITCH) CIRCUIT (IPDM E/R)
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and power switch harness connector.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      IPDM E/R Power switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E17 66 M25 8 Existed
    3. Check continuity between power switch harness connector and ground.
      TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Power switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M25 8 Not existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 5.

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    INSPECTION END