DESCRIPTION
The exhaust retarder switch assembly is mounted on the clutch pedal. The switch is turned off when the clutch pedal is depressed, and transmits a signal to the ECM.
| DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate and decelerate the vehicle while keeping the vehicle speed within the range of 0 km/h (0 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph). | No exhaust retarder switch assembly signals sent to ECM despite gears being shifted. (1 trip detection logic) |
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Tech Tips
If the vehicle is driven with the foot of the driver resting on the clutch pedal, this DTC may be stored.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Note
When replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration Click here and initialization Click here.
Tech Tips
When the ECM must be replaced, before replacing the ECM, perform the "Learning Values Save" function using the intelligent tester. Then after installing the new ECM, perform all of the initializations and registrations using the "Learning Values Write" function and following the instructions shown on the tester display.
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CLUTCH SWITCH)
Replace the normal DLC3 cable (12 V specification) for the intelligent tester with the 24 V DLC3 cable.
Note
Be sure to use the 24 V DLC3 cable when connecting the intelligent tester to the DLC3. Using the normal DLC3 cable (12 V specification) will cause damage to the tester.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Clutch Switch.
Read the value.
| OK | ||||||
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| NG |
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INSPECT EXHAUST RETARDER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here
INSPECT EXHAUST RETARDER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Inspect the exhaust retarder switch assembly Click here.
| NG |
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REPLACE EXHAUST RETARDER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK ECM (CLSW VOLTAGE)
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
| *a | Component with harness connected (ECM) |
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Volt | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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REPLACE ECM Click here