Paddle Shifter Illumination Circuit Troubleshooting

Paddle Shifter Illumination Circuit Troubleshooting

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

1. Remove the driver's airbag Driver's Airbag Replacement.

2. Disconnect the paddle shifter connector.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and turn the combination light switch to the SMALL (PARKING) position.

4. Measure the voltage between paddle shifter connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.





Is there battery voltage?

YES -

Go to step 8.

NO -

Go to step 5.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and turn the combination light switch to the OFF position.

6. Check the No. 22 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Is the fuse OK?

YES -

Repair an open in the wire between paddle shifter connector terminal No. 1 and the under-hood fuse/relay box.�

NO -

Go to step 7.

7. Check for continuity between paddle shifter connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to body ground in the wire between paddle shifter connector terminal No. 1 and the under-hood fuse/relay box.�

NO -

Install a new No. 22 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to step 4.

8. Remove the gauge control module Service and Repair.

9. Check for continuity between paddle shifter connector terminal No. 2 and gauge control module connector B (24P) terminal No. 2.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Check the illumination control circuit in the gauge control module self-diagnostic function Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview. If the test results are OK, replace the paddle shifter Paddle Shifter Replacement.�

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between paddle shifter connector terminal No. 2 and the gauge control module B (24P).�