Multi-information Switch Test/Replacement

2012 Buick VeranoSECTION Multi-information Switch Test/Replacement
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  1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Disconnect the 20P connector (A) from the cable reel.
    Fig 1: Identifying 20P Connector
    G06431718Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. 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
  4. 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.

  5. Remove the multi-information switch (A) (see STEERING WHEEL DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
    Fig 2: Identifying Multi-Information Switch And Multi-Information Switch 6P Connector
    G06431719Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. 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
  7. 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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