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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  2. CHECK THE (K90) STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the PDC C6 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the BCM A harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Measure the voltage between ground and the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short to voltage in the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK THE (K90) STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    1. Measure the resistance of the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit between the PDC C6 and the BCM A harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Repair the open in the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  4. CHECK THE BCM FOR CORRECT OPERATION 
    1. Reconnect the BCM A harness connector.
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. Using a 12 - volt test light connected to ground, check the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit at the PDC C6 harness connector.
    4. Attempt to start the vehicle.

      Does the test light illuminate?

      Yes 

      No