## 7-speed Mode Steering Shift - (Minus) Switch Circuit Troubleshooting

### For KB, KE, KG, and KQ (L15A1 engine) Models (6-position CVT+7Speed Mode)

SRS components are located in this area. Review the following articles in the SRS before performing repairs or service;

- Component Locations.
- Precautions and Procedures.

1. | Remove the steering wheel.

2. | Check for continuity between cable reel subharness 13P connector terminals No. 7 and No. 9 while pressing steering shift - (minus) switch and when the switch is released. Is there continuity while pressing steering shift - (minus) switch and no continuity when the switch released? YES - Go to 5. NO - Go to 3.

3. | Disconnect steering shift - (minus) switch connector.

4. | Check for continuity between steering shift - (minus) switch connector terminals while pressing the switch and when the switch is released. Is there continuity while pressing the switch and no continuity when the switch released? YES - Replace the cable reel subharness.n NO - Replace steering shift - (minus) switch.n

5. | Remove the cable reel.

6. | Check for continuity cable reel 13P connector terminal No. 9 and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Go to 7. NO - Repair open in the wire between cable reel 13P connector terminal No. 9 and ground (G402), or repair poor ground (G402).n

7. | Check for continuity between cable reel 13P connector terminal No. 7 and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Repair short to ground in the wire between cable reel 13P connector terminal No. 7 and PCM connector terminal B19.n NO - Go to 8.

8. | Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and shift to the D or S position.

9. | Measure the voltage between cable reel 13P connector terminals No. 7 and No. 9. Is there about 5 V? YES - Replace the cable reel.n NO - Go to 10.

10. | Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminal B19 and body ground. Is there about 5 V? YES - Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal B19 and cable reel 13P connector.n NO - Check for loose or poor connections at PCM connector terminal B19. If the connection is OK, substitute a known-good PCM and recheck.n