Code No. P0816 Paddle Shift Down Switch System




OPERATION


The paddle shift switch sends downshift signal to the A/T-ECU.

DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION


A/T-ECU detects that the paddle shift DOWN switch is stuck to ON.

JUDGEMENT CRITERIA


When the paddle shift DOWN switch being ON consecutively for 60 seconds is detected.

PROBABLE CAUSES




DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. Measure the resistance at AT-ECU connector.


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure the resistance between terminal PDDW and body earth at the wiring harness side.
(2)Paddle shift switch: no operation
OK: No continuity
(3)Paddle shift switch: DOWN
OK: 2 Ω or less

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 4.
Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Paddle shift switch check


Refer to .

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 3.
Replace the paddle shift switch.

STEP 3. Check for short to earth in PDDW line between the A/T-ECU connector and the paddle shift switch connector


Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 4. Check whether the diagnosis code is set again.



  • Ignition switch: "LOCK"(OFF) → "ON"
  • Check again if the diagnosis code is set.

Q. Is diagnosis code No.P0816 set?

Replace the A/T-ECU.
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).