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Pinpoint Test B: No Power In Acc/Run

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CAUTION: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
  1. B1 RETRIEVE THE SJB DTCS 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: SJB Self-Test.
    • Carry out the SJB self-test.
    • Record the SJB continuous DTCs.
    • Is DTC B1359 or B1555 present? 

    Yes  : If only DTC B1359 is present, GO to B2.

    If only DTC B1555 is present, GO to  B3.

    If both DTCs are present, GO to  D4.

    No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

  2. B2 CHECK CIRCUIT 297 (BK/LG) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280a.
    • Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250.
    • Measure the resistance between ignition switch C250-6 circuit 297 (BK/LG), harness side and SJB C2280a-16 circuit 297 (BK/LG), harness side; and between ignition switch C250-6 circuit 297 (BK/LG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Circuit 297 (BK/LG) For An Open Or A Short To Ground
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    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the components, and greater than 10,000 ohms to ground? 

    Yes  : GO to  B4.

    No  : REPAIR circuit 297 (BK/LG) for an open or short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

  3. B3 CHECK CIRCUIT 1050 (LG/VT) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280a.
    • Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250.
    • Measure the resistance between ignition switch C250-1 circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side and SJB C2280a-7 circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side; and between ignition switch C250-1 circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit 1050 (LG/VT) For An Open Or A Short To Ground
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    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the components, and greater than 10,000 ohms to ground? 

    Yes  : GO to B4.

    No  : REPAIR circuit 1050 (LG/VT) for an open or a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

  4. B4 CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH 
    • Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250.
    • Carry out the Ignition Switch Component Test. Refer to IGNITION SWITCH for gasoline models or IGNITION SWITCH for hybrid models .
    • Is the ignition switch OK? 

    Yes  : GO to B5.

    No  : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to IGNITION SWITCH . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

  5. B5 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion.
      • pushed-out pins.
    • Connect all the SJB 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 SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .

    No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.