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Test J: Vehicle Starts, Theft Indicator Proves Out

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  1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC). Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Retrieve and record instrument cluster self-test DTCs. If DTC B2141 is only code retrieved, go to next step. If DTC U1147 is also retrieved, perform TEST K: INVALID OR MISSING VEHICLE SECURITY DATA .
  2. With New Generation Star (NGS) tester connected to Data Link Connector (DLC), use diagnostic card for PCM active command keep alive memory reset. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Turn ignition switch to RUN position for 30 seconds. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Attempt to start vehicle. If vehicle does not start, go to next step. If vehicle starts, system is okay.
  3. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using NGS tester, retrieve and record instrument cluster DTCs. Clear DTCs. Perform instrument cluster self test. Retrieve instrument cluster DTCs. If no DTCs are retrieved, system is okay. If DTC B2141 is retrieved, repeat step  2. If fault persists, verify PCM calibration. If PCM calibration is okay, replace instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After instrument cluster replacement, cycle ignition switch to RUN position using 2 encoded keys. Perform TEST I: PCM ID DOES NOT MATCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ID .
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