Paddle Shifter - (Downshift Switch) Test

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS before doing repair or service.

1. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
2. Check the paddle shifter - (downshift switch) for continuity between steering wheel switch harness 20P connector terminals No. 16 and No. 7. There should be continuity while pressing the paddle shifter - (downshift switch), and no continuity when the paddle shifter - is released.
   Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Switch Harness 20P Connector Terminals

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3. The paddle shifter - (downshift switch) test is finished if the test result is OK.

   If the paddle shifter - works incorrectly at the 20P connector, test the paddle shifter - at the connector.

4. Remove the paddle shifter - (downshift switch) connector from its holder, and disconnect the connector.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector

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5. Check the paddle shifter - (downshift switch) for continuity between the paddle shifter - (downshift switch) 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 - (downshift switch) if the paddle shifter - works incorrectly.
7. Replace the steering wheel switch harness if the paddle shifter - is OK.