Safety Warning
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.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the connector of pattern select switch.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Resistance
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Specified Condition 3 - Body ground Below 1 Ω
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Resistance
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONSwitch Condition Tester Connection Specified Condition Pattern select switch (PWR) 3 - 7 Below 1 Ω Pattern select switch (NORM) ↑ 10 kΩ or higher
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NG: REPLACE PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK: Go to next step
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)
- Connect the connector of pattern select switch.
- Disconnect the cowl side junction block (multiplex network body ECU) connector.
- Measure the resistance between terminal PWR of the cowl side junction block (multiplex network body ECU) and body ground.
Resistance
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONSwitch Condition Tester Connection Specified Condition Pattern select switch (PWR) K68 - 18 (PWR) - Body ground Below 1 Ω Pattern select switch (NORM) ↑ 10 kΩ or higher
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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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.
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