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SMU - New Cranking and Starting Diagnostics

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.

Starter Solenoid Does Not Click PCM Controlled

Step

Action

Yes

No

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

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Place the transmission in Park or Neutral.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the TR Sw. parameter in the Transmission data list.

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

  1. With a scan tool, observe the Starter Relay Command parameter in the PCM data list.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

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

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the STARTER relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the STARTER relay coil and a good ground.
  4. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

  1. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the STARTER relay coil and the control circuit of the STARTER relay.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 15

10

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Park Neutral Position (PNP) switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the Engine OFF.
  4. Connect a 10 amp fused jumper between the STARTER relay coil control circuits of the PNP switch.
  5. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 24

11

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the STARTER relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the STARTER relay switch circuit and a good ground.

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

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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

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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

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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

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26

Replace the STARTER relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 30

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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

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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

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29

Replace the Starter Motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 30

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30

Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2