Diagnostic Test
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- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE NOTE: If P0615, P0616 or P0617 has set along with this DTC, diagnose those DTCs first before continuing.
- Turn the Ignition on, engine not running.
- Using the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go to step 2
No
- Refer to the CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC diagnostic procedure. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- STARTER CONTROL OUTPUT VERIFICATION
- (T750) STARTER CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off
- Disconnect the Starter (1-way) harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage of the (T750) Starter Control Output circuit in the TIPM C10 harness connector.
Is voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the short to battery voltage in the (T750) Starter Control Output circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Replace the Starter in accordance with the Service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE NOTE: Before continuing, check the TIPM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
- Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors.
- Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .