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COMBINATION SWITCHBCS-81
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Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009462045
NOTE:
Shown with the steering wheel removed for clarity only.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009462046
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least
three minutes.
• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.
1. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminal s, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-
73, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2. Remove the steering column covers. Refer to IP-17, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Rotate steering wheel clockwise to access first combination switch bolt and remove.
4. Rotate steering wheel counter-clockwise to access second combination switch bolt and remove.
5. Disconnect the harness connector from the combination switch and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• After the work is completed, make sure no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
• In case a malfunction is detected by the air bag wa rning lamp, reset with the self-diagnosis function
and delete the memory with CONSULT.
• If a malfunction is still detected after the above operation, perform self-diagnosis to repair malfunc-
tions. Refer to SRC-42, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN RE PLACING CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair
Requirement".
AWMIA1293ZZ
1. Combination switch 2. Combination switch harness connector Front
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EC-72
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[QR25DE]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
Calculated load value: (Calculated load value in the freeze frame data) x (1
±0.1) [%]
Engine coolant temperature condition:
• When the freeze frame data shows lower than 70 °C (158 °F), engine coolant temperature should be lower
than 70 °C (158 °F).
• When the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70 °C (158 °F), engine coolant temperature should
be higher than or equal to 70 °C (158 °F).
NOTE:
• When the same malfunction is detected regardless of t he above vehicle conditions, reset the counter of driv-
ing pattern C.
• When the above conditions are satisfied without detecting t he same malfunction, reset the counter of driving
pattern C.
• The 1st trip DTC will be cleared when C counter is c ounted once without the same malfunction after DTC is
stored in ECM.
DRIVING PATTERN D
Driving pattern D means a trip satisfying the following conditions.
• The state of driving at 40 km/h (25 MPH) reaches 300 seconds or more in total.
• Idle speed lasts 30 seconds or more.
• A lapse of 600 seconds or more after engine start.
NOTE:
• When the same malfunction is detected regardless of driv ing conditions, reset the counter of driving pattern
D.
• When the above conditions are satisfied without detecting t he same malfunction, reset the counter of driving
pattern D.
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : System Readiness Test (SRT) CodeINFOID:0000000009462116
System Readiness Test (SRT) code is spec ified in Service $01 of SAE J1979/ISO 15031-5.
As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Ma intenance (I/M), certain states require the status of
SRT be used to indicate whether the ECM has completed self-diagnosis of major emission systems and com-
ponents. Completion must be verified in order for the emissions inspection to proceed.
If a vehicle is rejected for a State emissions inspec tion due to one or more SRT items indicating “INCMP”, use
the information in this Service Manual to set the SRT to “CMPLT”.
In most cases the ECM will automatically complete its self-diagnosis cycle during normal usage, and the SRT
status will indicate “CMPLT” for each application system . Once set as “CMPLT”, the SRT status remains
“CMPLT” until the self-diagnosis memory is erased.
Occasionally, certain portions of the self-diagnostic test may not be completed as a result of the customer's
normal driving pattern; the SRT will indicate “INCMP” for these items.
NOTE:
The SRT will also indicate “INCMP” if the self-diagnosis memory is erased for any reason or if the ECM mem-
ory power supply is interrupted for several hours.
If, during the state emissions inspection, the SRT indica tes “CMPLT” for all test items, the inspector will con-
tinue with the emissions test. However, if the SRT indi cates “INCMP” for one or more of the SRT items the
vehicle is returned to the customer untested.
NOTE:
If permanent DTC is stored or MIL illuminates during t he state emissions inspection, the vehicle is also
returned to the customer untested even though the SRT indi cates “CMPLT” for all test items. therefore, it is
important to check SRT (“CMPLT”), DTC (No DTCs) and permanent DTC (No permanent DTC) before the
inspection.
SRT SET TIMING
SRT is set as “CMPLT” after self-diagnosis has been performed one or more times. Completion of SRT is
done regardless of whether the result is OK or NG. T he set timing is different between OK and NG results and
is shown in the table below.
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4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Select Service $0A with GST.
Is any permanent DTC detected?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> END
3.DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN B
CAUTION:
• Always drive at a safe speed.
• Never erase self-diagnosis results.
• If self-diagnosis results are erased during the trip of driving pattern B or D, the counter of driving
pattern B and D is reset.
With CONSULT
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Use “PERMANENT DTC WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONS ULT to drive the vehicle according to driv-
ing pattern B. Refer to EC-77, "CONSULT Function"
, EC-71, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving Pat-
tern".
With GST
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Drive the vehicle according to driving pattern B. Refer to EC-71, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving
Pattern".
>> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK PERMANENT DTC
With CONSULT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Select “PERMANENT DTC STATUS” mode with CONSULT.
With GST
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Select Service $0A with GST.
Is any permanent DTC detected?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> END
5.DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN D
CAUTION:
• Always drive at a safe speed.
• Never erase self-diagnosis results.
• If self-diagnosis results are erased during the trip of driving pattern B or D, the counter of driving
pattern B and D is reset.
Drive the vehicle according to driving pattern D. Refer to EC-71, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving Pat-
tern".
>> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK PERMANENT DTC
With CONSULT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
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EC-596
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[VQ35DE]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
Calculated load value: (Calculated load value in the freeze frame data) x (1
±0.1) [%]
Engine coolant temperature condition:
• When the freeze frame data shows lower than 70 °C (158 °F), engine coolant temperature should be lower
than 70 °C (158 °F).
• When the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70 °C (158 °F), engine coolant temperature should
be higher than or equal to 70 °C (158 °F).
NOTE:
• When the same malfunction is detected regardless of t he above vehicle conditions, reset the counter of driv-
ing pattern C.
• When the above conditions are satisfied without detecting t he same malfunction, reset the counter of driving
pattern C.
• The 1st trip DTC will be cleared when C counter is c ounted once without the same malfunction after DTC is
stored in ECM.
DRIVING PATTERN D
Driving pattern D means a trip satisfying the following conditions.
• The state of driving at 40 km/h (25 MPH) reaches 300 seconds or more in total.
• Idle speed lasts 30 seconds or more.
• A lapse of 600 seconds or more after engine start.
NOTE:
• When the same malfunction is detected regardless of driv ing conditions, reset the counter of driving pattern
D.
• When the above conditions are satisfied without detecting t he same malfunction, reset the counter of driving
pattern D.
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : System Readiness Test (SRT) CodeINFOID:0000000009462537
System Readiness Test (SRT) code is spec ified in Service $01 of SAE J1979/ISO 15031-5.
As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Ma intenance (I/M), certain states require the status of
SRT be used to indicate whether the ECM has completed self-diagnosis of major emission systems and com-
ponents. Completion must be verified in order for the emissions inspection to proceed.
If a vehicle is rejected for a State emissions inspec tion due to one or more SRT items indicating “INCMP”, use
the information in this Service Manual to set the SRT to “CMPLT”.
In most cases the ECM will automatically complete its self-diagnosis cycle during normal usage, and the SRT
status will indicate “CMPLT” for each application system . Once set as “CMPLT”, the SRT status remains
“CMPLT” until the self-diagnosis memory is erased.
Occasionally, certain portions of the self-diagnostic test may not be completed as a result of the customer's
normal driving pattern; the SRT will indicate “INCMP” for these items.
NOTE:
The SRT will also indicate “INCMP” if the self-diagnosis memory is erased for any reason or if the ECM mem-
ory power supply is interrupted for several hours.
If, during the state emissions inspection, the SRT indica tes “CMPLT” for all test items, the inspector will con-
tinue with the emissions test. However, if the SRT indi cates “INCMP” for one or more of the SRT items the
vehicle is returned to the customer untested.
NOTE:
If permanent DTC is stored or MIL illuminates during t he state emissions inspection, the vehicle is alsore-
turned to the customer untested even though the SRT indicate s “CMPLT” for all test items. Therefore, it isim-
portant to check SRT (“CMPLT”), DTC (No DT Cs) and permanent DTC (NO permanent DTCs) before
theinspection.
SRT SET TIMING
SRT is set as “CMPLT” after self-diagnosis has been performed one or more times. Completion of SRT is
done regardless of whether the result is OK or NG. T he set timing is different between OK and NG results and
is shown in the table below.
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4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Select Service $0A with GST.
Is any permanent DTC detected?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> END
3.DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN B
CAUTION:
• Always drive at a safe speed.
• Never erase self-diagnosis results.
• If self-diagnosis results are erased during the trip of driving pattern B or D, the counter of driving
pattern B and D is reset.
With CONSULT
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Use “PERMANENT DTC WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONS ULT to drive the vehicle according to driv-
ing pattern B. Refer to EC-601, "CONSULT Function"
, EC-595, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving
Pattern".
With GST
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Drive the vehicle according to driving pattern B. Refer to EC-595, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving
Pattern".
>> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK PERMANENT DTC
With CONSULT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Select “PERMANENT DTC STATUS” mode with CONSULT.
With GST
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Select Service $0A with GST.
Is any permanent DTC detected?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> END
5.DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN D
CAUTION:
• Always drive at a safe speed.
• Never erase self-diagnosis results.
• If self-diagnosis results are erased during the trip of driving pattern B or D, the counter of driving
pattern B and D is reset.
1. Drive the vehicle according to driving pattern D. Refer to EC-595, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving
Pattern".
>> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK PERMANENT DTC
With CONSULT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
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COMBINATION SWITCHEXL-139
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COMBINATION SWITCH
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009463638
NOTE:
Shown with the steering wheel removed for clarity only.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009463639
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least
three minutes.
• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.
1. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminal s, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-
73, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2. Remove the steering column covers. Refer to IP-17, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Rotate steering wheel clockwise to access first combination switch bolt and remove.
4. Rotate steering wheel counter-clockwise to access second combination switch bolt and remove.
5. Disconnect the harness connector from the combination switch and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• After the work is completed, make sure no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
• In case a malfunction is detected by the air bag wa rning lamp, reset with the self-diagnosis function
and delete the memory with CONSULT.
• If a malfunction is still detected after the above operation, perform self-diagnosis to repair malfunc-
tions. Refer to SRC-42, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN RE PLACING CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair
Requirement".
AWMIA1293ZZ
1. Combination switch 2. Combination switch harness connector Front
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PG
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTPG-7
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVI
NG BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Spe-
cial Repair Requirement
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Required Procedure After Battery Disconnection
System Item Reference
Engine Control System Idle Air Volume Learning EC-179
(QR25DE)
EC-683
(VQ35DE)
Power Window Control System Power Window System Initialization PWC-27
(LH Only Anti-Pinch)
PWC-93
(LH & RH Front Anti-Pinch)
Roof Moonroof Memory Reset/Initialization RF-20
Heater & Air Conditioning Control SystemTemperature Setting Trimmer
HAC-50
(Automatic Air Conditioner)
Foot Position Setting Trimmer HAC-50
(Automatic Air Conditioner)
Inlet Port Memory Function (FRE) HAC-50
(Automatic Air Conditioner)
Inlet Port Memory Function (REC) HAC-51
(Automatic Air Conditioner)
Target Evaporator Temp Upper Limit HAC-51
(Automatic Air Conditioner)
Audio, Visual & Navigation System Audio (Radio Preset) Refer to Owner's Manual.
Navigation System Refer to Owner's Manual.
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PG-74
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
BATTERY
Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to PG-7, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Special Repair Requirement".
Removal and Installation (Battery Tray)INFOID:0000000009460450
REMOVAL
1. Remove battery and battery tray liner. Refer to PG-73, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2. Remove front air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-29, "Removal and Installation"
(QR25DE models) or EM-144, "Removal and Installation" (VQ35DE models).
3. Disconnect transmission control module (TCM). Refer to TM-183, "Exploded View"
(RE0F10D) TM-384,
"Exploded View"or (RE0F10E).
4. Remove the ECM bracket.
5. Remove the battery tray bolts and battery tray.
6. Remove the battery tray support bolts and battery tray support.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to PG-7, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Special Repair Requirement".
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