Inspection Procedure

1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the ECT SNOW switch "OFF" (Normal drive mode).
3. Confirm vehicle response by driving from a parked position to fully depressing the accelerator pedal.
4. Turn the ECT SNOW switch "ON" and perform the same check as above.

   Confirm that there is a difference between ECT SNOW switch "ON" and "OFF".

   HINT:

• Driving test should be done on a paved road (a nonskid road).
• Make sure not to use the TRAC system when testing a vehicle equipped with one.

  OK: There is a difference in acceleration between "ON" and "OFF". 

NG: Go to step   2 

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  

1. Disconnect the connector of pattern select switch.
2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

   Standard resistance 

Fig 1: Identifying J36 Pattern Select Switch Connector

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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

OK: Go to Next Step 

1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

   Standard resistance 

Fig 2: Identifying J36 Pattern Select Switch Connector

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NG: REPLACE PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

OK: Go to Next Step 

1. Connect the connector of pattern select switch.
2. Disconnect the cowl side junction block (main body ECU RH) connector.
3. Measure the resistance between terminal SNOW of the cowl side junction block (main body ECU RH) and body ground.

   Standard resistance 

Fig 3: Identifying J36 Main Body ECU RH Connector

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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE