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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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2012 Buick Verano
Multi-information Switch Test/Replacement
2012 Buick VeranoSECTION Multi-information Switch Test/Replacement
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- Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect the 20P connector (A) from the cable reel.
- Measure the resistance between cable reel subharness 20P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6 in each switch position according to the table.RESISTANCE CHART
Position Resistance ↑ About 33 Ω SEL/RESET About 1,043 Ω ↓ About 363 Ω - Without cruise control: if the resistance is not as specified, replace the switch (see
STEERING WHEEL DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
). If the switch is OK, but the system does not operate, check for the cable reel.
With cruise control: if the resistance is not as specified, go to step 5. If the check is OK, but the system does not operate, check for the cable reel.
- Remove the multi-information switch (A) (see STEERING WHEEL DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
- Measure the resistance between multi-information switch 6P connector (B) terminals No. 2 and No. 5 in each switch position according to the table.RESISTANCE CHART
Position Resistance ↑ About 33 Ω SEL/RESET About 1,043 Ω ↓ About 363 Ω - If the resistance is not as specified, replace the switch. If the switch is OK, but the system does not operate, check for an open in the wire between the switch and the cable reel.
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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.