Step
| Action
| Value(s)
| Yes
| No
|
DEFINITION: The starter solenoid does not click, and the engine does
not crank.
|
1
|
- Inspect the battery state of charge.
- Test or charge the battery as needed.
- Turn the ignition to START.
- Does the SECURITY indicator stay on or flash continuously?
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|
Go to Step 2
|
Go to Step 3
|
2
| Refer to Section 8A
Theft Deterrent System Pass Key II Diagnostic System Inspection.
Repair as needed.
Does the SECURITY indicator go out?
| --
| System OK
|
Go to Step 3
|
3
|
- Load test the battery.
- Inspect the battery cables and the battery connections.
- Repair or replace as needed.
Does the SECURITY indicator go out?
| --
| System OK
|
Go to Step 4
|
4
|
- Remove fuse 7 from the relay center.
- Place the ignition in START.
- Measure the voltage from the solenoid S terminal (PPL) to ground.
Is the voltage 8.0 V or more?
| 8.0 V or more
|
Go to Step
5
|
Go to Step 6
|
5
| Inspect for the following conditions
(refer to Section 8A):
- A faulty S terminal connection
- A dirty or faulty ground connection between the starter motor
and the engine block
Repair as needed.
Does the SECURITY indicator go out?
| --
| System OK
|
Go to Step 7
|
6
|
- Backprobe C101 terminal F1.
- Disconnect the solenoid CKT 6 PPL wire.
- Measure the voltage form the female side of C101 terminal F1 to
ground.
Is the voltage 8.0 V or more?
| 8.0 V or more
|
Go to Step
8
|
Go to Step 9
|
7
| Replace the starter motor.
Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
Does the SECURITY indicator go out?
| --
| System OK
|
Go to Step 9
|
8
| Inspect the C101 terminal contact
and CKT 6 from C101 to the solenoid for an open.
Repair as needed.
Repair as needed.
Does the SECURITY indicator go out?
| --
| System OK
|
Go to Step 7
|
9
|
- Connect the solenoid PPL wire.
- Disconnect the PNP Park/Neutral Position switch C1.
- Connect a test lamp between C1 terminal G and ground.
- Turn the ignition to START.
Does the test lamp light?
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|
Go to Step 10
|
Go to Step 11
|
10
|
- Refer to Section 8A Theft Deterrent System PASS-Key II Diagnostic
System Inspection.
- Inspect for an open in CKT 625.
- Inspect the PRNDL switch for damage.
- Repair or replace as needed.
Does the SECURITY indicator go out?
| --
| System OK
|
Go to Step 11
|
11
|
- Connect the PNP (PNP) switch.
- Remove the AIRBAG/VATS fuse 2E from the I/P fuse block.
- Turn the ignition to START.
Does the test lamp light?
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|
Go to Step 12
|
Go to Step 13
|
12
|
- Inspect for an open in CKT 806.
- Inspect for an open in CKT 575.
- Inspect for high resistance or an open across the starter enable
relay coil terminals A1 and C2.
- Repair or replace as needed.
Are the repairs complete?
| --
| System
OK
| --
|
13
| Backprobe C202 terminal
D5 (RED) to ground.
Is the voltage more than 8.0V?
| More than 8.0 V
|
Go to Step
14
|
Go to Step 15
|
14
| Put the ignition in START.
Backprobe C202 terminal B6 (YEL) to ground.
Is the voltage more than 8.0 V?
| More than 8.0 V
|
Go to Step
16
|
Go to Step 17
|
15
| Inspect CKT 1342 wiring and
the battery positive booster cable for an open or short to ground. Replace
the IGN fuse if needed.
Make all repairs as needed.
Are the repairs complete?
| --
| System
OK
| --
|
16
|
- Inspect for an open in CKT 5 (YEL).
- Inspect for an open in CKT 6 (PPL) between the starter enable
relay terminal A2 and C101 terminal F1.
- Inspect the starter enable relay.
- Repair as needed.
Are the repairs complete?
| --
| System
OK
| --
|
17
|
- Inspect the contact between C202 terminals B6 and C5.
- Inspect the CKT 5 wiring for a short to ground.
- Inspect the ignition switch for possible damage.
- Inspect the steering column CKT 1342 (RED) to CKT 5 (YEL) wiring
for an open circuit.
- Refer to Section 8A for repairs.
Are the repairs complete?
| --
| System
OK
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