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7. Check for continuity between the cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 6 and body ground. 

Fig. 402: Checking Continuity Between Cable Reel 20P Connector Terminal No. 6 And Body 
Ground 
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Is there continuity?  

YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 6 and 
PCM connector terminal D15. 

NO - Go to step 8. 

8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and shift to M.  

9. Measure the voltage between the cable reel 20P connector terminals No. 6 and No. 15. 

Fig. 403: Measuring Voltage Between Cable Reel 20P Connector Terminals No. 6 And No. 15 
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Is there battery voltage?  

YES - Replace the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ). 

NO - Go to step 10. 

 

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10. Measure the voltage between the PCM connector terminal D15 and body ground. 

Fig. 404: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminal D15 And Body Ground 
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Is there battery voltage?  

YES - Repair open in the wire between the PCM connector terminal D15 and the cable reel 20P 
connector. 

NO - Check for loose or poor connections at the PCM connector terminal D15. If the connection is OK, 
substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ) and recheck. 

PADDLE SHIFTER + (UPSHIFT 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 repairs or service. 

1. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).  

2. Check the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) for continuity between the steering wheel switch harness 20P 

connector terminals No. 15 and No. 7. There should be continuity while pressing the paddle shifter +, and 
no continuity when the shifter is released. 

 

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Fig. 405: Identifying Steering Wheel Switch Connector Terminal 
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3. The paddle shifter + test is finished if the test result is OK. 

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

4. Remove the paddle shifter + connector from its holder, and disconnect the connector. 

Fig. 406: Identifying Paddle Shifter Connector Terminal 
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5. Check the paddle shifter + for continuity between the connector terminals while pressing the shifter and 

when the shifter is released. 

 

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There should be continuity while pressing the paddle shifter +, and no continuity when the shifter is 
released. 

6. Replace the paddle shifter + if the paddle shifter + works incorrectly.  

7. Replace the steering wheel switch harness if the switch is OK.  

PADDLE SHIFTER + (UPSHIFT SWITCH) REPLACEMENT 

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 repairs or service. 

1. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).  

2. Remove the steering wheel rear cover (A). 

Fig. 407: Identifying Steering Wheel Rear Cover 
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3. Remove the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) connector from its holder, and disconnect the connector.  

4. Remove the screw (B) securing the paddle shifter + (C), then remove and replace the paddle shifter +.  

5. Install the new paddle shifter + with the screw, connect the connector, and install the connector in the 

holder.  

6. Install the steering wheel rear cover.  

7. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).  

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 repairs or service. 

 

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