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Circuit Function

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With the ignition switch in the START or RUN position, voltage is applied to the coil of the powertrain control module (PCM) relay. The applied voltage energizes the relay and closes the internal relay contacts. With the relay contacts closed, vehicle power (VPWR) is supplied to the PCM.