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 WIRE HARNESS (PATTERN SELECT SWITCH - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the E11 pattern select switch connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester Connection Specified Condition E11-3 (E) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: Go to Next Step
- INSPECT PATTERN SELECT SWITCH
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition 3 (E) - 7 (P) Pattern select switch (PWR) Below 1 Ω 3 (E) - 7 (P) Pattern select switch (NORM) 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPLACE PATTERN SELECT SWITCH
OK: Go to Next Step
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (PASSENGER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK ECU - PATTERN SELECT SWITCH)
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- Disconnect the P4 ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance of the passenger side junction block ECU.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition P4-18 (PWR) - Body ground Pattern select switch (PWR) Below 1 Ω P4-18 (PWR) - Body ground Pattern select switch (NORM) 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND 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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