Diagnostic Test

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MECHANICAL CONDITION
NOTE: Check and diagnose all the TIPM DTC(s) before continuing.

NOTE: Make sure the Gear selector is in Park or Neutral.

NOTE: Verify the battery is fully charged and capable of passing a load test before continuing.

WARNING: Make sure the battery is disconnected, then wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to do so may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Turn the engine over by hand to make sure the engine is not seized.
  Is the engine able to turn over?
  
  Yes
  - Go to Step 2.
  No
  - Repair the mechanical condition preventing the starter motor from cranking.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
REMOTE START ANTENNA
NOTE: If the vehicle is not equipped with Remote Start, proceed to Step 3.
1. Reconnect the battery.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Using the scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. Turn the ignition off.
5. Disconnect the Remote Start Antenna from the Wireless Control Module (WCM).
6. Using the ignition key, start the vehicle.
  Did the vehicle start?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Remote Start Antenna in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to Step 3.
EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE BATTERY CIRCUIT
1. Connect the battery cables.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Check the Battery Cables for excessive resistance using the service information procedure.
  Did either Battery Cable have a voltage drop greater than 0.2 of a volt?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the excessive resistance in the Battery circuit.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to Step 4.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Is this vehicle equipped with a Manual transmission?

Yes
- Go to Step 9.
No
- Go to Step 5.
START ENABLE OPERATION (ATX)
1. Turn ignition on.
2. Using a scan tool, monitor the Ignition Start Switch Sense.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the crank position.
  Does the Ignition Start Switch Sense state change from Low to High?
  
  Yes
  - Make sure the battery connection is clean and fastened tightly to the Starter. If OK, replace the Starter in accordance with the Service Information.
  No
  - Go to Step 6.
START ENABLE CIRCUIT (ATX)

Fig 1: Checking Start Enable Circuit (ATX)
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
  NOTE: When checking circuits at the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), be careful not to damage or distort the connector terminals. Improper measurement technique could result in poor pin to terminal contact.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Start Enable circuit in the PCM harness connector while holding the ignition key in the start position.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the PCM in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to Step 7.
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (ATX)

Fig 2: Checking Transmission Range Sensor Circuit (ATX)
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Test light still in the above position.
3. Disconnect the Transmission Range Sensor harness connector.
4. Using a jumper wire, connect one end to the Start Enable circuit and the other to the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Start) circuit in the Transmission Range Sensor harness connector.
5. Turn the ignition to the crank position.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace Transmission Range Sensor harness.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to Step 8.
FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (START) CIRCUIT (ATX)

Fig 3: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Start) Circuit (ATX)
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Start) circuit in the Transmission Range Sensor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition to the crank position.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the Start Enable circuit.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Check the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Start) circuit for an open. If OK, replace the TIPM in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
START ENABLE OPERATION (MTX)
1. Turn ignition on.
2. Using a scan tool, monitor the Ignition Start Switch Sense.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the crank position.
  Does the Ignition Start Switch Sense state change from Low to High?
  
  Yes
  - Go to Step 11.
  No
  - Go to Step 10.
STATER ENABLE CIRCUIT (MTX)

Fig 4: Checking Starter Enable Circuit (MTX)
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
  NOTE: When checking circuits at the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), be careful not to damage or distort the connector terminals. Improper measurement technique could result in poor pin to terminal contact.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Start Enable circuit in the PCM harness connector while holding the ignition key in the start position.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the PCM in accordance with the Service information.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Check the Start Enable circuit. If OK, replace the TIPM in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
CLUTCH INTERLOCK OPERATION (MTX)
1. Turn ignition on.
2. Using a scan tool, monitor the Clutch Switch.
3. Press the Clutch in and out.
  Does Clutch Switch display Released and then Pressed?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Starter in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to Step 12.
CLUTCH INTERLOCK OPERATION (MTX)

Fig 5: Checking Clutch Interlock Signal Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
  NOTE: When checking circuits at the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), be careful not to damage or distort the connector terminals. Improper measurement technique could result in poor pin to terminal contact.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe the Clutch interlock Signal circuit in the PCM harness connector while pressing the clutch pedal in.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the PCM in accordance with the Service information.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to Step 13.
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH (MTX)

Fig 6: Checking Clutch Interlock Switch Signal Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Test light still in the above position.
3. Disconnect the Clutch Interlock Switch harness connector.
4. Using a jumper wire, connect one end to the Clutch Interlock Switch Signal circuit and the other to the Clutch Interlock Switch ground circuit in the Clutch Interlock Switch harness connector.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace Clutch Interlock Switch.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to Step 14.
CLUTCH INTERLOCK OPERATION (MTX)

Fig 7: Checking Clutch Interlock Switch Ground Circuit
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1. Remove the jumper wire.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe the Clutch Interlock Switch ground circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the Clutch Interlock Switch ground circuit.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Repair the Clutch Interlock Switch signal circuit.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .