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Diagnostic procedure

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WILL NOT CRANK - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1
  • Verify following:
    • Battery connection
    • Battery condition
    • If transaxle is in Park or Neutral
    • Fuses
  • Are all items okay?
Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary. Repeat Step 1.
2
  • Is clicking sound heard from starter when ignition key is turned to START?
Yes Go to next step.
No Go to Step 4.
3 Yes Inspect for seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel or drive plate.
No Repair or replace components as required.
4
  • Do any other electrical accessories work?
Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect charging system.
(See BATTERY INSPECTION .)
(See GENERATOR INSPECTION .)
5
  • Inspect adjustment of TR switch.
  • Is TR switch adjusted properly?
Yes Go to next step.
No If TR switch is adjusted properly, inspect for open circuit between TR switch and PCM terminal 64 or starter.
6
  • Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
  • Turn ignition key to ON.
  • Retrieve any DTCs.
  • Is "PASSED" displayed?
Yes No DTC displayed: 
  • Inspect START circuit in ignition switch.
  • Inspect for open circuit between ignition switch and starter.
No
  • DTC is displayed:
    • Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed: 
  • Inspect for following:
    • Open circuit between main relay terminal D and PCM terminal 34, 60
    • Open main relay GND circuit
    • Main relay is stuck open.
    • Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 6,22, 23, 25 or 100)
    • Poor connection of vehicle body GND
7
  • Verify test results.
    • If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
    • If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
      • If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
      • If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace or reprogram PCM.