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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the Smart Junction Box (SJB)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SJB 
  • No power in all ignition switch positions
  • SJB 
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Ignition switch
  • No power in ACC
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Ignition switch
  • SJB 
  • No power in RUN
  • PCM
  • Fuse(s)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Ignition switch
  • SJB 
  • No power in START
  • One-Touch Integrated Start (OTIS) diode
  • PCM
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Ignition switch
  • SJB 
  • The ignition key is hard to turn
  • Ignition lock cylinder
  • Ignition key
  • Ignition switch
  • Ignition key cannot be returned to the OFF position
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Key removal inhibit solenoid (part of the ignition switch)
  • Park range switch (part of the selector lever)
  • Steering column lock module
  • Ignition lock cylinder
  • The ignition key can be turned to the OFF position when the selector lever is not in PARK
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Key removal inhibit solenoid (part of the ignition switch)
  • Park range switch (part of the selector lever)
  • The multifunction switch does not operate correctly
  • Multifunction switch
  • SJB