Pinpoint Test Ab: DTC B1363 - Ignition Start Circuit Fault

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

AB1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SELF-TESTS
- Retrieve the recorded DTCs from the instrument cluster continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Is DTC B1363 retrieved?
1. YES : CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-tests. If DTC U1363 is retrieved again, go to AB2 .
2. NO : The system is operating normally at this time. The concern may have been caused by the ignition switch left too long in the start position.
AB2 MONITOR SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION PIDs
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Monitor SJB PIDs
- Select and monitor the ignition switch SJB PIDs while moving the ignition switch from run to start.
- Do the PID values match the ignition switch position?
1. YES : Go to AB3.
2. NO : REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES to diagnose the ignition switch inputs to the SJB.
AB3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - 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?
1. YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.