Newbie 2019 S-Mode not working, tried everything
 

Morning,

I did my research before posting this thread, I'm stuck at this point. I'll keep this short (hopefully).

Just purchased my yellow '19 MT, had some issues with some cluster functions not operating properly, dealer diagnosed as bad cluster. I searched the forum and came to the conclusion it was actually the fuse/switch used for shipping. I replaced the fuse (was bad), the cluster came to life.

Now, the S-Mode still isn't working, tried below so far.
1. Cruise Control works, so clutch is ruled out?
2. Did ECU reset
3. Pulled the shifter surround, switch is connected
4. Tried moving moving things around under surround, to get switch to to work
5. The Hazards are working, though the button doesn't flash (not sure it's supposed too)

Could this be related to the shipping fuse/switch? I didn't re-install the shipping switch after putting new fuse in, should I?

or

Do I need a new S-Mode switch?

Thank you!

This may be a silly suggestion. Are you holding the button down long enough? It's not instant. There is no "clicking" to switch.

Yup, you got to hold the button down. S mode will light up. The button doesn't click down. You hold it until it lights up on the dash.

Not a silly question, didn't know this. Unfortunately, just tried, still doesn't light up. I better update my original post to reflect this.

I believe it must be something simple.

1. Does my key need to be in the port? Will try shortly.
2. Is there a fuse for S-Mode?

Thank you!

Key doesn't have to be in the port.

Curious...seems like you've just bought this car a few days ago...you bought it knowing the cluster and S mode wasn't working? Or were you lied to?

This is on me, no blame on anyone. I was working on this deal for a week. I took a gamble with the cluster issue, I suspected it was a simple fix. They were going to replace the cluster, but I offered to handle if they discounted the car an additional $1500, they did, I won on that portion. I didn't realize S-Mode wasn't working til' the drive home. The car only has 2400 miles, I gambled there shouldn't be any major issues. I researched the VIN upside down and sideways, no red flags, went through the car myself (underneath and so forth).

I made a mistake and forgot to test S-Mode.

I'm so confident this is an easy fix.

Thanks

I see. Nice discount.

Another silly question...even sillier than the last one...

Is it just the "S" not lighting up or is it really not working at all (no auto rev match)? Sorry I have nothing additional to share.

Best of luck!

None of these are silly questions. I had that thought as well, tried and wasn't functioning. But, I haven't tried since the ECU reset this morning, I just tested the button. Will report back, this is promising.

Can you tell me if the Hazard button is supposed to flash when activated?

Thank you!!

When you took your shift surround apart, did you verify that the extension piece is plugged into both ends? I only had a sport model for a few weeks but I think I recall the s-mode button being plugged into a 3-4" extension cable that then plugged into a piece under the radio surround. Might be worth verifying both ends are seated.

Thinking on the doom and gloom side - any possibility that someone swapped the brakes, wing and cluster into a base model? I've wondered how a dealer would market my car if I traded it in since I've done almost all those upgrades and while I'd hate to think someone would be that skummy, you never know. If you pull a window sticker based on the vin it should say for sure, but Carfax will sometimes show sports as touring and touring as sports in my experience.


I don't recall the hazards flashing when mine would engage - that might be some sort of fault code trying to peek through.

My hazard light doesn't flash when activated and only lights up with the headlights on

Did not check the other end of the cable, I'm on it. About to go on test drive shortly.

No, it's the "Sport". I have the window sticker, plus I researched the VIN multiple times, no red flags.

Will circle back today. Good to know about the Hazards.

So everything is currently working correctly, just S-Mode issue.

Thank you!

Thank you!!

My suggestion

S-mode needs to be able to read gear position .... does the gear position indicate correctly in the dash ?

Check the gear position wiring as well

Yes, the gearing is correct in the dash.

Thank you!

No it isn't, not functioning.

Thanks