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Body Electrical System

Multifunction switch

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
18steps
~108min
4/5difficulty
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Specifications

Specifications

Items Specifications
Rated Voltage 12 V DC
Operating Temperature Range -22 - 176°F (-30 - 80°C)
Rated Load Wiper Wiper: 6A (motor load)

Components and Component Location

Component

1. Steering column shaft
2. Light switch
3. Wiper/washer switch		 4. Screws
5. Clock spring

[Turn Signal / Dimmer and High Beam Switch]

(LHD)
(Right-Hand Drive)

[Wiper / Washer Switch]

(LHD)
(Right-Hand Drive)

Repair Procedures

Removal

[Turn Signal / Dimmer and High Beam Switch]

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers after loosening the screws. (Refer to Body - "Steering Column Cover Panel")
  3. Remove the wiper/washer switch. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Multifunction Switch")
  4. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")
  5. Remove the clock spring. (Refer to Restraint System - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")
  6. Disconnect the turn signal / dimmer and high beam switch connector (A).
  7. Remove the turn signal / dimmer and high beam switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

[Wiper / Washer Switch]

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers after loosening the screws. (Refer to Body - "Steering Column Cover Panel")
  3. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch connector (A).
  4. Remove the wiper/washer switch (A) by pressing the locking pin.

Installation

[Turn Signal / Dimmer and High Beam Switch]

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  2. When installing the airbag module, check that the steering wheel remote control, airbag system and horn operate normally after fully turning the steering wheel to the left and right.

[Wiper / Washer Switch]

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  2. When installing the airbag module, check that the steering wheel remote control, airbag system and horn operate normally after fully turning the steering wheel to the left and right.

Inspection

[Turn Signal / Dimmer and High Beam Switch]

  1. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as shown below.
    Light Switch (Automatic Lighting) [Left-Hand Drive]
    [Right-hand drive]
    Light Switch (Standard) [Left-Hand Drive]
    [Right-hand drive]
    Dimmer and Passing Switch [Left-Hand Drive]
    [Right-hand drive]
    Turn Signal Switch [Left-Hand Drive]
    [Right-hand drive]
    Front/Rear Fog Lamp [LHD]
    [Right-hand drive]

[Wiper / Washer Switch]

  1. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as shown below.
    Front Wiper and Washer Switch [LHD]
    [Right-hand drive]
    Front Washer Switch [LHD]
    [Right-hand drive]
    Rear Wiper and Washer Switch [LHD]
    [Right-hand drive]

Inspection (with KDS/GDS)

[BCM Type Only]
  1. Body electrical system malfunctions can be quickly diagnosed using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS/GDS). The diagnostic system (KDS/GDS) provides the following information.
    1. Self-Diagnosis: Checks malfunction and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
    2. Current Data: Check the system input/output status.
    3. Actuation Test: Check the system operating status
    4. Additional Functions: Controls other functions, including system parameter setting and zero point adjustment.
  2. Select "Vehicle Model" and "Body Control Module (BCM)" for inspection to check the vehicle with the scan tool.
  3. Select the "Current Data" menu to check the current input/output status.

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