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Paddle Shifter + (Upshift Switch) Test

Paddle Shifter + (Upshift Switch) Test

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures in the SRS before doing repair or service.

1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Check the paddle shifter (upshift switch) for continuity between the steering switch harness 20P connector terminals No. 16 and No. 8. There should be continuity while pressing the paddle shifter +, and no continuity when the paddle shifter + is released.





3. The paddle shifter + test is finished if the test result is OK.
If the paddle shifter + works incorrectly at the 20P connector, test the paddle shifter + at its 2P connector.
4. Remove paddle shifter + connector from its holder, and disconnect the connector.





5. Check the paddle shifter + for continuity between the paddle shifter + connector terminals while pressing the paddle shifter + and when the paddle shifter + is released.
There should be continuity while pressing the paddle shifter +, and no continuity when the paddle shifter + is released.
6. Replace the paddle shifter + if the paddle shifter + works incorrectly.
7. Replace the steering switch harness if the switch is OK.