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

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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?
1. YES : The system is OK.
2. NO : Go to S2.
S2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND PCM SELF-TESTS
- Check for recorded PCM DTCs from both the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Are any PCM DTCs recorded?
1. YES : REFER to INTRODUCTION -- DIESEL ENGINES or INTRODUCTION -- GASOLINE ENGINES article.
2. NO : Go to S3.
S3 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command
- Select the instrument cluster warning lamps and chime active command on and off. Observe the wait to start indicator.
- Does the wait to start indicator illuminate when selected on and turn off when selected off?
1. YES : Go to S4.
2. NO : Go to S5.
S4 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - 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?
1. YES : INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - DIESEL ENGINE article. 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. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
S5 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. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.