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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK STARTER RELAY AND THE PCM-1 CONNECTIONS 
    1. Check for loose, damaged or corroded connections on the Starter Relay (R6-30A) on the front relay base or on the PCM-1.

      Are there any loose or damaged connections?

      Yes 

      No 

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  2. WIRING CHECK BETWEEN THE STARTER RELAY AND THE PCM-1 FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE 
    1. Check the wiring for an open circuit or high resistance between the Starter Relay (R6-30A) on the front relay base and PIN 57 of the connector on the engine side of the PCM-1.

      Is there a high resistance or open condition in the wiring?

      Yes 

      • Repair the open circuit or high resistance in the wiring.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. WIRING CHECK BETWEEN THE STARTER RELAY AND THE PCM-1 FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT 
    1. Check for a short circuit in the wiring between the Starter Relay (R6-30A) on the front relay base and PIN 57 of the connector on the engine side of the PCM-1.

      Is there a short circuit in the wiring?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short circuit in the wiring.

      No 

  4. CHECK PCM-1 STARTER RELAY OPERATION 
    1. Check that the Starter Relay (R6-30A) on the front relay base is working properly.

      Is the Starter Relay operating properly?

      Yes 

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      No 

      • Replace the Starter Relay (R6-30A) on the front relay base.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  5. CHECK USING SCAN TOOL 
    1. Connect the scan tool check that the Body Computer starting relay is operating correctly.

      Is the operation of the starting relay correct?

      Yes 

      No