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 the START position.
3. Observe the SECURITY indicator.

Does the indicator stay on or flash continuously?

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Go to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) System Check in Theft Deterrent

Go to Step 3

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

Did the battery check as OK?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 12

Check the battery cables and connections.

Are the battery cables and connections OK?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 13

1. Remove the INJECTOR fuse 7 from the RH IP fuse block to prevent the engine from starting.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.
3. Using a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM), measure the voltage at the starter solenoid terminal S (PPL) to ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

Greater than 8 V

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Go to Step 6

1. Turn the ignition switch to START.
2. Using a DMM, measure the voltage between the starter enable relay terminal A2 (PPL) and ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

Greater than 8 V

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Go to Step 7

1. Connect a DMM between battery positive voltage (B+) and the park/neutral position (PNP) switch connector C1 terminal G (YEL).
2. Place the gear selector lever in the PARK position.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

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Go to Step 16

1. Connect a DMM between the starter enable relay terminal C2 (PPL) and ground.
2. Place the ignition switch in START.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

1. Remove the AIRBAG/VATS fuse 2E from the IP fuse block.
2. Connect a DMM between the AIRBAG/VATS fuse 2E connector terminal B1and ground.
3. Place the ignition switch in START.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

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Go to Step 23

1. Turn the ignition switch to START.
2. Using a DMM, measure the voltage at the starter enable relay terminal C1 (YEL) to ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 31

Check for an open in CKT 575 (YEL).

Is the circuit OK?

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Go to Step 33

Replace the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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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 34

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1. Check for poor terminal contact at starter solenoid terminal S (PPL).
2. Check for a dirty or poor ground between the starter motor and 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 34

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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 34

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Connect a DMM between battery positive voltage (B+) and the PNP switch connector C1 terminal E (YEL/BLK).

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

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Go to Step 18

Replace the park/neutral position (PNP) switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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

Is the circuit OK?

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Go to Step 33

1. Check the theft deterrent module connector foor poor terminal contact.
2. If OK, replace the theft deterrent module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement in Theft Deterrent.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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Check the AIRBAG/VATS fuse 2E in the IP fuse block for an open.

Is the fuse OK?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 21

1. Repair the short to ground in CKT 806 (PPL).
2. Replace the AIRBAG/VATS fuse 2E in the IP fuse block.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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Repair the open in CKT 806 (PPL).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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1. Turn the ignition switch to START.
2. Using a DMM, measure the voltage between the starter enable relay terminal C1 (YEL) and ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 25

Repair the open in CKT 5 (YEL).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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Connect a DMM between the ignition switch connector C202 terminal D5 (RED) and ground .

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

10-15V

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 28

Check for an open in CKT 5 (YEL).

Is the circuit OK?

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Go to Step 27

Go to Step 33

Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Ignition Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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Check the IGN SW fuse in the RH underhood fuse block for an open.

Is the fuse OK?

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Go to Step 29

1. Repair the short to ground in CKT 1342 (RED).
2. Replace the IGN SW fuse in the RH underhood fuse block.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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Repair the open in CKT 1342 (RED).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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Repair the open in CKT 5 (YEL) between S217 and the starter enable relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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Replace the starter enable relay. Refer to Theft Deterrent Relay Replacement in Theft Deterrent.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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Repair the suspect circuit.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 34

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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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