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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH SIGNAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE 
    1. Ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect push-button ignition switch connector.
    3. Check voltage between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
      + - Voltage (Approx.)
      Push-button ignition switch
      Connector Terminal
      M17 8 Ground 12 V

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES >>

    GO TO  4.

    NO >>

    GO TO  2.

  2. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT (OPEN) 
    1. Disconnect Keyless operation key unit connector.
    2. Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and Keyless operation key unit harness connector.
      Push-button ignition switch Keyless operation key unit Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M17 8 M184 9 Existed

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES >>

    GO TO  3.

    NO >>

    Repair the harness or connector.

  3. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT (SHORT TO GROUND) 

    Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.

    Push-button ignition switch - Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    M17 8 Ground Not existed

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES >>

    Replace Keyless operation key unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO >>

    Repair the harness or connector.

  4. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT (OPEN) 

    Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.

    Push-button ignition switch - Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    M17 1 Ground Existed

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES >>

    GO TO  5.

    NO >>

    Repair the harness or connector.

  5. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH 

    Check push-button ignition switch. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES >>

    INSPECTION END

    NO >>

    Replace push-button ignition switch. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .