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Diagnostic Procedure

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

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1 CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.  Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step 2. 
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND STARTER RELAY CONNECTOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connectors from ECM and starter motor.
  3. Remove the starter relay.
  4. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM and starter relay connector.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B136) No. 16 - (B225) No. 10: 

 Is the resistance less than 1 Ω? Go to step 3.  Repair the open circuit of harness between ECM and starter relay connector.
3 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND STARTER RELAY CONNECTOR. 
Measure the resistance between ECM and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal 
(B136) No. 16 - Chassis ground: 		 Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more? Repair the poor contact of ECM connector. Repair the short circuit to ground in harness between ECM and starter relay connector.
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