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Diagnostic Test

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  1. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

      Is the status Active for this DTC?

      Yes 

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      No 

  2. STARTER RELAY 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Install a known good relay.

      Does the engine start?

      Yes 

      No 

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  3. CHECK THE (T752) STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
    3. Remove the Starter Relay.
    4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T752) Starter Relay Control circuit at the PCM C1 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

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  4. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the relay and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No