1. Disconnect the theft deterrent relay.
2. Connect a test lamp between the theft deterrent relay terminal A1 and B+.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Does the test lamp go on?

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Go to Step 2

Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) System Check .

1. Connect a test lamp between the theft deterrent relay C1 and ground.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Does the test lamp go on?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

1. Connect a test lamp between the theft deterrent relay C2 and ground.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Does the test lamp go on?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

1. Check for an open or poor connection in circuit 5 or power feed circuit 102.
2. Check for a poor connection at the ignition switch connector C2.
3. If OK, replace the ignition switch.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Important: Do not allow the starter to crank longer than 15 seconds. Damage to the starter may occur.

1. Attach a 30A fused jumper between the theft deterrent relay terminals C1 and A2.
2. Place the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL (automatic) or press the clutch pedal (manual).
3. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Does the engine crank?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

1. Check for an open in circuit 269 from the theft deterrent relay terminal C2 to the transmission range switch terminal F (automatic) or the clutch pedal position switch terminal A (manual).
2. Check for a poor connection at the transmission range switch (automatic) or the clutch pedal position switch (manual).
3. Check for an open in circuit 5 from the transmission range switch terminal E (automatic) or the clutch pedal position switch terminal B (manual) to S223.
4. If OK, adjust or replace the transmission range switch. Refer to Automatic Transmission On Vehicle Service.

Is the repair complete

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System OK

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1. Check for a poor connection at the theft deterrent relay.
2. If OK, replace the theft deterrent relay.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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1. With the fused jumper still connected, connect a test lamp from the starter solenoid terminal S to ground.
2. Place the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL (automatic) or press the clutch pedal (manual).
3. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Does the test lamp go on?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

1. Check for a poor connection at the starter solenoid terminal S.
2. If OK, replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Repair the open or poor connection in circuit 6 between the theft deterrent relay and the starter solenoid.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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