Subject: | New Cranking and Starting Diagnostics |
Models: | 2002 Oldsmobile Alero |
2002 Pontiac Grand Am |
with 3.4L V6 Engine (VIN E -- RPO LA1) |
Built On or After the Following VIN Breakpoints: |
Plant Location | VIN Breakpoint |
---|---|
Lansing (M) | 2M522272 |
Lansing (C) | 2C122774 |
This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers that a running change was made to the above listed vehicles. These vehicles will now use a PCM controlled start. Please use the following information when diagnosing cranking and starting concerns.
This information has been updated within SI2000. Refer to document ID numbers 794928 and 814827.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check in Engine Electrical |
2 | Turn the ignition to the START position. Is the Theft indicator flashing? | Go to Diagnostic System Check-Theft Deterrent in Theft Deterrent | Go to Step 3 |
3 | Turn the ignition to the START position. Does the starter solenoid click? | Go to Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank in Engine Electrical | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Did the engine crank? | Go to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 5 |
5 |
Does the scan tool display Park or Neutral? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point-Automatic Transmission in Automatic Transaxle-4T40-E/4T45-E |
6 |
Does the scan tool display ON? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 14 |
7 | Turn the ignition to the START position. Does the STARTER relay click? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
8 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 |
9 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 15 |
10 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 24 |
11 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 22 |
12 | Connect a 30 amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the STARTER relay switch circuit and the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid. Does the engine crank? | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 13 |
13 | Does the fuse in the jumper open? | Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 13 |
14 | Test the crank voltage circuit of the STARTER relay for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 30 | Go to Step 19 |
15 | Test the STARTER relay control circuit of the PCM for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 30 | Go to Step 20 |
16 | Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 30 | Go to Step 21 |
17 | Inspect for poor connections at the PNP switch. Refer Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections and Connector Repair in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 30 | Go to Step 25 |
18 | Inspect for poor connections at the STARTER relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections and Connector Repair in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 30 | Go to Step 26 |
19 | Inspect for poor connections at the ignition switch harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections and Connector Repair in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 30 | Go to Step 27 |
20 | Inspect for poor connections at the PCM harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections and Connector Repair in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 30 | Go to Step 28 |
21 | Inspect for poor connections at the starter solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections and Connector Repair in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 30 | Go to Step 29 |
22 | Repair the open or high resistance in the battery positive voltage circuit of the STARTER relay switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 30 | -- |
23 | Repair the short to ground in the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 30 | -- |
24 | Repair the open or high resistance in the battery positive voltage circuit of the STARTER relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 30 | -- |
25 | Replace the PNP switch. Refer to PNP Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 30 | -- |
26 | Replace the STARTER relay. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 30 | -- |
27 | Replace the Ignition Switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 30 | -- |
28 |
IMPORTANT:: Perform the set up procedures for the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Programming in Engine Controls-3.4L. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 30 | -- |
29 | Replace the Starter Motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 30 | -- |
30 | Operate the system for which the symptom occurred. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2 |