Active Damper System Switch Does Not Work (Damper Mode Cannot Be Selected)
Active Damper System Symptom Troubleshooting - Active damper system switch does not work (damper mode cannot be selected)
Active damper system switch does not work (damper mode cannot be selected)
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Check the No. 21 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Is the fuse OK?
YES -
Go to step 3.
NO -
Replace the blown fuse.�
3. Disconnect active damper system switch 5P connector Testing and Inspection.
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
5. Measure the voltage between body ground and active damper system switch 5P connector terminal No. 2.
Is there battery voltage?
YES -
Go to step 6.
NO -
Repair an open in the wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and the active damper system switch.�
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
7. Check the active damper system switch Testing and Inspection.
Is the active damper system switch OK?
YES -
Go to step 8.
NO -
Replace the active damper system switch Testing and Inspection.�
8. Disconnect gauge control module connector B (24P) Service and Repair.
9. Check for continuity between gauge control module connector B (24P) terminal No. 19 and the active damper system switch 5P connector terminal No. 1.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Go to step 10.
NO -
Repair an open in the wire between the gauge control module and the active damper system switch.�
10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
11. Measure the voltage between body ground and active damper system switch 5P connector terminal No. 1.
Is there more than 0.1 V?
YES -
Repair a short to power in the wire between the gauge control module and the active damper system switch.�
NO -
Go to step 12.
12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
13. Disconnect gauge control module connector A (12P) Service and Repair.
14. Check for continuity between gauge control module connector A (12P) terminal No. 3 and the active damper system switch 5P connector terminal No. 3.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Go to step 15.
NO -
Repair an open in the wire between the gauge control module and the active damper system switch.�
15. Reconnect all connectors.
16. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
17. Operate the active damper system switch, and check the mode selected light.
The light turns ON (OFF) to OFF (ON)?
YES -
Check for loose terminals in the active damper control unit connectors A (20P)/B (14P). If necessary, substitute a known-good active damper control unit, then recheck. If it is OK, replace the original active damper control unit Service and Repair.�
NO -
Check for loose terminals in the gauge control module connectors A (12P)/B (24P). If necessary, substitute a known-good gauge control module, then recheck. If it is OK, replace the original gauge control module Service and Repair.�