Did you perform the Starting System Check ?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Starting System Check

1. Place gear selector in the PARK position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.
3. Observe the driver information center (DIC).

Does the message STARTING DISABLED appear on the DIC?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent in Theft Deterrent

Go to Step 3

Check the BATT1 fuse in the underhood fuse block for an open.

Is the fuse OK?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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Check the BATT2 fuse in the underhood fuse block for an open.

Is the fuse OK?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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Perform the battery load test. Refer to Battery Not Operating Properly .

Is the battery OK?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 15

Check the battery cables and connections.

Are the battery cables and connections OK?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 16

1. Remove both INJ fuses from the underhood fuse block to prevent the engine from starting.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.
3. Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) set to DC volts scale between the starter solenoid terminal S and ground.

Is the measured voltage greater than the specified range?

8V

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Go to Step 10

1. Disconnect the CKT 6 (PPL) lead from the starter solenoid.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.
3. Using a DMM, measure the voltage between the the theft deterrent relay terminal E and ground.

Is the measured voltage greater than the specified range?

10V

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 11

1. Connect the CKT 6 (PPL) lead to the starter solenoid.
2. Connect a DMM between battery positive voltage (B+) and the theft deterrent relay terminal D.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

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Go to Step 19

Connect a DMM between the theft deterrent relay terminal B and ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 21

1. Connect a DMM between the theft deterrent relay terminal F and ground.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 22

Replace the theft deterrent relay. Refer to Theft Deterrent Relay Replacement in Theft Deterrent.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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Replace the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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1. Check for poor terminal contact at starter solenoid terminal S.
2. Check for dirty or poor ground between the starter motor and the engine block.
3. If OK, replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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

Is the circuit OK?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 29

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Console, and Gages.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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Repair the open in CKT 142 (RED).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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1. Connect a DMM between the park/neutral position (PNP) switch connector C1 terminal G and ground.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 23

Connect a DMM between connector C202 terminal D5 and ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 26

Check for an open in CKT 5 (YEL).

Is the circuit OK?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 29

Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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Repair the open in CKT 342 (RED).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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Check for an open in CKT 1737 (YEL).

Is the circuit OK?

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Go to Step 28

Go to Step 29

Replace the park/neutral position (PNP) switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T80-E.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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Repair the suspect circuit.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 30

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1. Make sure any components removed during diagnosis are installed in place and that all connectors are connected.
2. Repeat the system check. Refer to Starting System Check .

Is the system check complete?

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System OK

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