Diagnostic Test

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1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
With the scan tool, record and erase DTC's.

Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition off for a minimum of 30 seconds.

With the scan tool, read the active DTC's.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes
1. Go to 2).
No
1. If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
2) ORC INTERNAL OPEN

Fig 1: Connecting A Jumper Wire Between Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit & Ground
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WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.

Disconnect the ORC C2 harness connector.

Connect a jumper wire at the 8443 Load Tool from the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit to ground.

Turn the ignition on.

Reconnect the battery.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B2106-IGNITION RUN/START CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN?

Yes
1. Go to 3).
No
1. Replace the ORC in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
3) (F200) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Of Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit
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Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.

Turn the ignition off.

Measure the resistance of the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.

Is the resistance above 10K ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for an open.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .