Pinpoint Test D: No Power In Start
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Use the Flex Probe Kit for all test connections to prevent damage to the wiring terminals. Do not use standard multi-meter probes.
- D1 ISOLATE THE START CIRCUIT
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: DataLogger - SJB .
- Ignition ON.
- Monitor the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) derived ignition state-RUN (IGN_R_ECU) PID.
- Does the PID display "yes" with the ignition in the RUN position?
- Yes: GO to D2 .
- No: GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
- D2 ISOLATE THE IGNITION SWITCH
- Ignition OFF.
- Carry out the Ignition Switch - Electrical Component Test.
Refer to COMPONENT TESTING (Except Hybrid),COMPONENT TESTING (Hybrid) for component testing.
- Does the ignition switch pass the test?
- Yes: GO to D3 .
- No: INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to IGNITION SWITCH . TEST the system for normal operation.
- D3 CHECK THE START CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: All vehicles: Ignition Switch C250.
- Disconnect: All vehicles: PCM C175B.
- Disconnect: Hybrid vehicles: SJB C2280B.
- Disconnect: Non-hybrid vehicles: OTIS Diode.
- Measure the resistance between ignition switch C250-7, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side and:
- Non-hybrid vehicles: OTIS diode, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), input side.
- Non-hybrid vehicles: PCM C175B-16, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side.
- Hybrid vehicles: SJB C2280B-32, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side.
- Hybrid vehicles: PCM C175B-39, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- Yes: GO to D4 .
- No: REPAIR circuit CDC35 (BU/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
- D4 CHECK THE START CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between ignition switch C250-7, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes: GO to D5 .
- No: REPAIR circuit CDC35 (BU/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
- D5 CHECK THE PCM FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Connect: PCM C175B.
- Measure the resistance between ignition switch C250-7, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- D6 CHECK THE SJB FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Connect: SJB C2280B.
- Measure the resistance between ignition switch C250-7, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes: INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to IGNITION SWITCH . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: GO to D12.
- D7 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
- Disconnect: All PCM Connectors.
- Check the connectors for:
- corrosion.
- spread terminals.
- pushed-out pins.
- Connect: All PCM Connectors.
- Connect: All SJB Connectors.
- Connect: Ignition Switch C250.
- Make sure the connectors seat properly, then operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes: INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . 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. TEST the system for normal operation.
- D8 CHECK THE OTIS CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: SJB C2280B.
- Disconnect: Starter Relay.
- Measure the resistance between OTIS
diode, circuit CDC54 (WH/GN), output side and:
- SJB C2280B-32, circuit CDC54 (WH/GN), harness side.
- PCM C175B-37, circuit CDC54 (WH/GN), harness side.
- starter relay, circuit CDC54 (WH/GN), cavity 2.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes: GO to D9 .
- No: REPAIR circuit CDC54 (WH/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
- D9 CHECK THE OTIS CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between OTIS diode, circuit CDC54 (WH/GN), output side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes: GO to D10 .
- No: REPAIR circuit CDC54 (WH/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
- D10 ISOLATE THE SJB
- Connect: SJB C2280B.
- Measure the resistance between OTIS diode, circuit CDC54 (WH/GN), output side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes: GO to D11 .
- No: GO to D12.
- D11 ISOLATE THE PCM
- Connect: PCM C175B.
- Measure the resistance between OTIS diode, circuit CDC54 (WH/GN), output side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes: INSTALL a new OTIS diode. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: GO to D13.
- D12 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
- Disconnect: SJB C2280B.
- Check the connectors for:
- corrosion.
- spread terminals.
- pushed-out pins.
- Connect: All PCM Connectors.
- Connect: All SJB Connectors.
- Connect: OTIS Diode.
- Connect: Ignition Switch C250.
- Make sure the connectors seat properly, then operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes: INSTALL a new SJB . REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . 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. TEST the system for normal operation.
- D13 CHECK THE PCM FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Disconnect: All PCM Connectors.
- Check the connectors for:
- corrosion.
- spread terminals.
- pushed-out pins.
- Connect: All PCM Connectors.
- Connect: All SJB Connectors.
- Connect: OTIS Diode.
- Connect: Ignition Switch C250.
- Make sure the connectors seat properly, then operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes:
INSTALL a new PCM.
2.5L engine: REFER to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) .
3.0L engine: REFER to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) .
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. TEST the system for normal operation.