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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

  1. CHECK OUTPUT 1 - 5 CIRCUIT FOR OPEN

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM and combination switch connectors.
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector and combination switch connector.
      Combination switch signal BCM Combination switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      OUTPUT 1 M21 6 M28 12 Yes
      OUTPUT 2 5 14
      OUTPUT 3 4 5
      OUTPUT 4 3 2
      OUTPUT 5 2 8

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 2. 

    NO 

    Repair harness or connectors.

  2. CHECK OUTPUT 1 - 5 CIRCUIT FOR SHORT

    Check for continuity between BCM connector and ground.

    Combination switch
    signal
    BCM Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    OUTPUT 1 M21 6 No
    OUTPUT 2 5
    OUTPUT 3 4
    OUTPUT 4 3
    OUTPUT 5 2

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

    NO 

    Repair harness or connectors.

  3. CHECK BCM INPUT SIGNAL

    1. Connect BCM and combination switch connectors.
    2. Turn ON any switch in the system that is malfunctioning.
    3. Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.
      BCM signal Terminals Voltage
      (+) (-)
      BCM Ground
      Connector Terminal
      INPUT 1 M21 6 Refer to REFERENCE VALUE .
      INPUT 2 5
      INPUT 3 4
      INPUT 4 3
      INPUT 5 2

    Is the inspection result normal?

    Yes 

    Replace BCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    No 

    Replace combination switch.