Safety Warning
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PSP Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
- Start the engine, and let it idle.
- Align the steering wheel straight ahead.
- Check the PSP SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Does it indicate ON?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Go to step 12.
- Turn the steering wheel to the full lock position.
- Check the PSP SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Does it change to OFF?
YES - The PSP switch signal circuit is OK.
NO - Go to step 6.
- Disconnect the PSP switch 2P connector.
- Check the PSP SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Does it change to OFF?
YES - Replace the PSP switch.
NO - Go to step 8.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
- Disconnect PCM connector E (31P).
- Check for continuity between PSP switch 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
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Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short in the wire between the PCM (E17) and the PSP switch.
NO - Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good PCM, replace the original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the PSP switch 2P connector.
- Connect PSP switch 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 with a jumper wire, then start the engine.
- Check the PSP SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Does it change to ON?
YES - Replace the PSP switch.
NO - Go to step 16.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Remove the jumper wire from the PSP switch 2P connector.
- Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
- Disconnect PCM connector E (31P).
- Connect PSP switch 2P connector terminal No. 1 to body ground with a jumper wire.
- Check for continuity between body ground and PCM connector terminal E17.
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Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 22.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the PSP switch and the PCM (E17).
- Check for continuity between PSP switch 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
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Is there continuity?
YES - Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good PCM, replace the original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).
NO - Repair open in the wire between the PSP switch and G201.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.