DESCRIPTION
When SNOW mode is selected, the operation of the throttle motor is moderated to control engine output. This helps to reduce skidding of the drive wheels, and assists with takeoff acceleration, driving straightness and turning stability.
WIRING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING GTS (SNOW MODE SW)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Snow Mode SW.
| Tester Display |
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| Snow Mode SW |
Read the value displayed on the GTS.
| OK | ||||||
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| Result | |||
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| OK |
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CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here |
| NG |
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INSPECT PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (SNOW MODE SWITCH)
Inspect the pattern select switch assembly (SNOW mode switch).
for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here
| Result | |||
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| NG |
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REPLACE PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY for 2WD: Click here for AWD: Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)
Disconnect the pattern select switch assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||
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| Result | |||
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PATTERN SELECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)
Disconnect the pattern select switch assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
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| Result | |||
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| OK |
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REPLACE ECM Click here |
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |