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.
Pattern Select Switch Circuit: Procedure
- INSPECT TOW/HAUL PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Remove the tow/haul pattern select switch.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition 1 - 4 Tow/haul pattern select switch ON Below 1 Ω Tow/haul pattern select switch OFF 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPLACE TOW/HAUL PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TOW/HAUL PATTERN SELECT SWITCH - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the H30 tow/haul pattern select switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition H30-1 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TOW/HAUL PATTERN SELECT SWITCH - ECM)
- Disconnect the A27 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A27-51 (PWR) - Body ground Tow/haul pattern select switch ON Below 1 Ω Tow/haul pattern select switch OFF 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 4
- PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to 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.