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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Fuses
  • Circuitry
  • PCM
  • The anti-theft indicator is always/never on - vehicle starts normally
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Anti-theft indicator (part of the light sensor)
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • The vehicle does not start
  • Circuitry
  • Starter relay
  • PCM
  • CYCLE the ignition. CARRY OUT the PCM self-test.
  • If PATS DTCs are present, go to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index in this article.
  • If no PATS DTCs are present, REFER to the Content Not Found article.