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Action

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1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

2

Important: Inspect all of the keys for matching codes.

  1. Insert the ignition key into the J 35628-A .
  2. Turn the J 35628-A ON.
  3. Read the key code on the display of the J 35628-A .

Is the key code a value of 1-15?

1-15

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Go to Step 7

3

  1. Write down the key code that the J 35628-A displayed.
  2. Turn the J 35628-A OFF.
  3. Connect the J 35628-A to the 2-way ignition switch lock cylinder harness connector at the base of the steering column.
  4. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder.
  5. Turn the J 35628-A ON.
  6. Observe the display on the J 35628-A .

Is the key code the same as the code recorded in step 1?

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Go to Step 8

4

Using a test lamp, frontprobe the 2-way connector at the base of the steering column, between terminal B (BCM side) and battery voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 10

5

Test for and repair a poor connection at the ignition key lock cylinder and I/P harness connector terminals A and B. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

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Go to Step 15

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6

Test for and repair an open, a short to battery voltage, or a short to ground in circuit 1073. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair an open or a short?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

7

  1. Clean the key.
  2. Retest the key. If the key code is invalid, replace the key. Refer to Programming Additional Keys or Programming Replacement Keys, Ignition Cylinder, or Powertrain Control Module .

Did you replace the key?

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Go to Step 15

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8

Important: If you repair the lock cylinder harness, the SECURITY indicator will remain ON for approximately 1 minute.

Test for and repair a poor connection at the ignition key lock cylinder connector terminals A and B. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 9

9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 15

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10

  1. Disconnect the BCM.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the BCM connector C3 terminal C1 and battery voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 14

11

Test for and repair a poor connection at BCM connector C3 terminal C2 and terminal D7. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

12

Test for and repair an open in circuit 1074. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair an open?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

13

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the body control module.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 15

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14

Repair the open in circuit in 650. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 15

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15

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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