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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Place gear selector in the PARK position.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
  3. Observe the SECURITY indicator.

Does the indicator stay on or flash continuously?

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Refer to Universal Theft Deterrent (UA6) Diagnostic System Check Cell 133 in Electrical Diagnosis

Go to Step 2

2

Perform the battery load test. Refer to Battery Load Test .

Is the battery OK?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 10

3

Check the battery cables and connections.

Are the battery cables and connections OK?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 11

4

  1. Remove both INJ fuses from the engine compartment fuse/relay center to prevent the engine from starting.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
  3. Using a DMM, measure the voltage at the starter solenoid terminal S, CKT 6 (PPL) to ground.

Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?

8 V

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Disconnect CKT 6 (PPL) from the starter solenoid.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
  3. Using a DMM, measure the voltage at the starter enable relay terminal E, CKT 6 (PPL) to ground.

Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?

8 V

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Reconnect CKT 6 (PPL) to the starter solenoid.
  2. Backprobe with a test lamp between battery positive voltage (B+) and the starter enable relay terminal D, CKT 625 (YEL/BLK).
  3. Place the ignition switch in the START position.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 14

7

Backprobe with a test lamp between the starter enable relay terminal B, CKT 142 (RED) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 16

8

  1. Backprobe with a test lamp between the starter enable relay terminal F, CKT 1737 (YEL) and ground.
  2. Place the ignition switch in the START position.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 19

9

Replace the starter enable relay.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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10

Replace the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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11

Repair the battery cable connections or replace battery cables as needed. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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12

  1. Check for poor connections at starter solenoid terminal S, CKT 6 (PPL).
  2. Check for dirty or poor ground between starter and engine block.
  3. If OK, replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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13

Repair the open or short to ground in CKT 6 (PPL).

Is the circuit repair complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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14

Check for an open in CKT 625 (YEL/BLK).

Is the circuit OK?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 28

15

Replace the instrument cluster.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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16

Check the BATT1 fuse in the RH maxifuse® block for an open.

Is the fuse OK?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

17

  1. Repair the short to ground in CKT 142 (RED).
  2. Replace the BATT1 fuse in the RH maxifuse® block.

Is the circuit repair and fuse replacement complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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18

Repair the open in CKT 142 (RED).

Is the circuit repair complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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19

  1. Backprobe with a test lamp between the park/neutral position (PNP) switch connector C1 terminal G, CKT 5 (YEL).
  2. Place the ignition switch in the START position.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 20

20

Backprobe with a test lamp the ignition switch connector C202 terminal D5, CKT 342 (RED).

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 23

21

Check for an open in CKT 5 (YEL).

Is the circuit OK?

--

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 28

22

Replace the ignition switch.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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23

Check the BATT2 fuse in the RH maxifuse® block for an open.

Is the fuse OK?

--

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 24

24

  1. Repair the short to ground in CKT 342 (RED).
  2. Replace the BATT2 fuse in the RH maxifuse® block.

Is the circuit repair and fuse replacement complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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25

Repair the open in CKT 342 (RED).

Is the circuit repair complete?

--

Go to Starting System Check

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26

Check for an open in CKT 1737 (YEL).

Is the circuit OK?

--

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 28

27

Replace the park/neutral position (PNP) switch. Refer to 4T80-E Transaxle On-Vehicle Service.

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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28

Repair the suspect circuit.

Is the circuit repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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