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Normal Operation

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When the ignition switch is placed in the START position, fused ignition voltage is sent to the internal logic of the Body Control Module (BCM) via the start and run/start circuits and the PCM via the start circuit. When the PCM receives voltage from the start circuit, it provides a voltage and ground to the starter relay coil circuits to activate the starter relay. Once the starter relay is activated, voltage is supplied to the starter solenoid through Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse 89 (40A).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

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