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Pinpoint Test S: The Wait To Start Indicator Is Never/Always On

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  1. S1 CHECK THE WAIT TO START INDICATOR PROVE-OUT 
    NOTE: The wait to start indicator should prove out for approximately 1 to 10 seconds, then turn off.
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Monitor the wait to start indicator during prove-out.
    • Does the wait to start indicator prove out correctly? 
    • Yes  : The system is OK.
    • No  : GO to S2.
  2. S2 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command.
    • Select the instrument cluster warning lamps and chime active command. Trigger the all lamps active command on and off. Observe the wait to start indicator.
    • Does the wait to start indicator illuminate when triggered on and turn off when triggered off? 
    • Yes  : GO to S3.
    • No  : GO to  S4.
  3. S3 CHECK FOR CORRECT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - DIESEL ENGINE . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
  4. S4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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