Step
| Action
| Value(s)
| Yes
| No
|
1
| Did you perform the
Starting System Check
?
| --
| Go to
Starting System Check
|
Go to Step 2
|
2
|
- Place gear selector in the PARK position.
- Turn the ignition switch to START.
- Observe the SECURITY indicator.
Does the indicator stay on or flash continuously?
| --
| Go to
Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent
in Theft
Deterrent
|
Go to Step 3
|
3
| Perform the battery load test. Refer to
Battery Not Operating Properly
.
Did the battery pass the load test?
| --
|
Go to Step 5
|
Go to Step 4
|
4
| Replace the battery. Refer to
Battery Replacement
.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
5
| Check the battery cables and connections.
Are the battery cables and connections OK?
| --
|
Go to Step 7
|
Go to Step 6
|
6
| Repair the battery cable connections or replace battery cables as needed.
Refer to
Battery Cable Replacement
.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
7
|
- Remove the INJR Fuse from the underhood fuse block to prevent
the engine from starting.
- Turn the ignition switch to START.
- Using a J 39200
digital multimeter (DMM), measure the voltage between the starter solenoid
terminal S and ground.
Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?
| 8V
|
Go to Step 8
|
Go to Step 9
|
8
|
- Check for poor connections at starter solenoid terminal S
(PPL).
- Check for a dirty or poor ground between the starter and the engine
block.
- If OK, replace the starter motor. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
9
|
- Using a DMM, measure the voltage from the underhood fuse block
connector C3 terminal A14 (PPL) to ground.
- Turn the ignition switch to START.
Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?
| 8V
|
Go to Step 10
|
Go to Step 23
|
10
|
- Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
- Connect a DMM between battery positive voltage (B+) and the underhhood
fuse block connector C2 terminal F11 (YEL).
Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?
| 8V
|
Go to Step 11
|
Go to Step 31
|
11
|
- Using a DMM, measure the voltage between the underhood fuse block
connector C2 terminal B9 (PPL) and ground.
- Turn the ignition switch to START.
Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?
| 8V
|
Go to Step 12
|
Go to Step 13
|
12
| Repair the open in CKT 6 (PPL).
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
13
| Check the STARTER 30A fuse in the underhood fuse block.
Is the fuse open?
| --
|
Go to Step 14
|
Go to Step 18
|
14
| Check for a short to ground on CKT 6 (PPL).
Is the circuit shorted to ground?
| --
|
Go to Step 15
|
Go to Step 16
|
15
|
- Repair the short to ground on CKT 6 (PPL).
- Replace the STARTER 30A fuse in the underhood fuse block.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
16
| Check the starter solenoid for a short to ground.
Is the starter solenoid shorted to ground?
| --
|
Go to Step 17
|
Go to Step 36
|
17
| Replace the starter solenoid. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
18
|
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Remove the STARTER relay from the underhood fuse block.
- Note the terminal identification on the bottom of the STARTER
relay.
- Using the proper adapters from a J 35616
kit, connect a DMM set to DC volts scale across the STARTER
relay terminals 85 and 86 in the underhood fuse block.
- Turn the ignition switch to START.
Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?
| 8V
|
Go to Step 19
|
Go to Step 34
|
19
|
- Disconnect the CKT 6 (PPL) lead at the starter motor terminal S.
- Connect a DMM from the starter lead terminal to ground.
- Using the proper adapters from a J 35616
, connect a fused jumper across terminals 30 and 87
of the STARTER relay.
Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?
| 8V
|
Go to Step 20
|
Go to Step 34
|
20
|
- Remove the fused jumper from the STARTER relay position.
- Install the STARTER relay in the underhood fuse block.
- Leave the DMM connected as in step 18.
- Turn the ignition switch to START.
Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?
| 8V
|
Go to Step 21
|
Go to Step 22
|
21
| Check for poor terminal contact between the STARTER relay and the underhood
fuse block.
Is the terminal contact OK?
| --
|
Go to Step 35
|
Go to Step 22
|
22
| Replace the STARTER relay.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
23
| Check the RUN/CRK 15A fuse in the underhood fuse block.
Is the fuse open?
| --
|
Go to Step 24
|
Go to Step 25
|
24
|
- Repair the short to ground on CKT 1063 (YEL) or CKT 5
(YEL).
- Replace the RUN/CRK 15A fuse in the underhood fuse block.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
25
| Check the CRK 5A fuse in the rear fuse block.
Is the fuse open?
| --
|
Go to Step 27
|
Go to Step 26
|
26
|
- Turn the ignition switch to START.
- Using a DMM, check the voltage from each side of the CRK 5A
fuse in the rear fuse block to ground.
Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value on both sides
of the fuse?
| 8V
|
Go to Step 27
|
Go to Step 28
|
27
|
- Repair the open or short to ground in CKT 806 (PPL).
- Replace the CRK 5A fuse in the rear fuse block as needed.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
28
| Check for an open in CKT 1063 (YEL) or CKT 806 (PPL).
Are the circuits OK?
| --
|
Go to Step 30
|
Go to Step 29
|
29
| Repair the open in CKT 1063 (YEL) or CKT 806 (PPL).
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
30
| Replace the ignition switch. Refer to
Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
and
Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle
in
Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
31
|
- Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connector C2.
- Using the proper adapters from a J 35616
kit, connect a DMM between the PCM connector C2 terminal 76
and ground.
- Turn the ignition switch to START.
Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?
| 8V
|
Go to Step 32
|
Go to Step 33
|
32
|
- Check the PCM connector C2 for poor terminal contact.
- If OK, replace the PCM. Refer to
Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming
in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
33
| Repair the open in CKT 447 (YEL).
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
34
| Check the underhood fuse block connectors C2 and C3 for
poor terminal contact.
Is the connector terminal contact OK?
| --
|
Go to Step 36
|
Go to Step 35
|
35
| Repair the underhood fuse block connectors C2 and C3.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
36
| Replace the underhood fuse block.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 37
| --
|
37
|
- Make sure any components removed during diagnosis are installed
in place and that all connectors are connected.
- Repeat the system check. Refer to
Starting System Check
.
Is the system check complete?
| --
| System OK
| --
|
