DTC P0589-15

2020 Honda HR-V LX, FWDSECTION DTC P0589-15

DTC P0589-15  : Main Switch Signal Circuit Open

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
P0589-15 Main Switch Signal Circuit Open    

DTC (IDAS)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then the ON mode.

    -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    P0589-15 Main Switch Signal Circuit Open    

    Is DTC P0589-15 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting . If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Open wire check (CRUISE SW line) 1

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    ACC combination switch 12P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      ACC combination switch 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 ACC combination switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH437622Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step  7.

  3. Determine possible failure area (ACC combination switch, others)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      ACC combination switch 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 ACC combination switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
    Test point 2 ACC combination switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 5:
    GHH437625Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    Replace the ACC combination switch .

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Open wire check (CRUISE SW GND line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Cable reel connector C (20P)

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      ACC combination switch 12P connector: disconnected
      Cable reel connector C (20P) connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 ACC combination switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 5:
    Test point 2 Cable reel connector C (20P) (female terminals) No. 16:
    GHH437628Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    GHH437629Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the CRUISE SW GND wire between the ACC combination switch and the cable reel.

  5. Cable reel internal circuit check

    -1. Remove the cable reel .

    -2. On the cable reel side, check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      ACC combination switch 12P connector: disconnected
      Cable reel connector A (20P) connector: disconnected
      Cable reel connector C (20P) connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Cable reel connector A (20P) (male terminals) No. 4:
    Test point 2 Cable reel connector C (20P) (male terminals) No. 16:
    GHH437632Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Replace the cable reel .

  6. Open wire check (CRUISE GND line)

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Gauge control module 32P connector

    -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      ACC combination switch 12P connector: disconnected
      Cable reel connector A (20P) connector: disconnected
      Cable reel connector C (20P) connector: disconnected
      Gauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 19
    Test point 2 Cable reel connector A (20P) (female terminals) No. 4:
    GHH437634Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the gauge control module .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the CRUISE GND wire between the gauge control module and the cable reel.

  7. Open wire check (CRUISE SW line) 2

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Cable reel connector C (20P)

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. On the cable reel side, measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      ACC combination switch 12P connector: disconnected
      Cable reel connector C (20P) connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Cable reel connector C (20P) (male terminals) No. 15:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH437636Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    Repair an open in the CRUISE SW wire between the ACC combination switch and the cable reel.

    NO 

    Go to step 8.

  8. Open wire check (CRUISE SW line) 3

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Cable reel connector A (20P)

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      ACC combination switch 12P connector: disconnected
      Cable reel connector A (20P) connector: disconnected
      Cable reel connector C (20P) connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Cable reel connector A (20P) (female terminals) No. 3:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH437638Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    Replace the cable reel .

    NO 

    Go to step 9.

  9. Open wire check (CRUISE SW line) 4

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Gauge control module 32P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      ACC combination switch 12P connector: disconnected
      Cable reel connector A (20P) connector: disconnected
      Cable reel connector C (20P) connector: disconnected
      Gauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 14
    Test point 2 Cable reel connector A (20P) (female terminals) No. 3:
    GHH437640Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the gauge control module .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the CRUISE SW wire between the gauge control module and the cable reel.

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