Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power and Grounding Connector End Views

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

1. Apply the brake and press the Start button.
2. If equipped with a manual transmission, fully depress the clutch pedal.

Does the engine crank?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

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1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Are DTC's B2515,C0277,C0278,P0615 or P1875 Current?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

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1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, observe the starter relay Command parameter in the engine control module (ECM) data list.
4. Apply the brake and press the Start button.
5. If equipped with a manual transmission, fully depress the clutch pedal

Does the scan tool display ON?

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Go to Step 5 for the automatic transmission

Go to Step 6 for the manual transmission

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Verify that the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
3. With a scan tool, observe the PNP switch parameter in the engine control module (ECM) data list.

Does the scan tool display Park/Neutral?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

1. Apply the brake and press the Start button.
2. If equipped with a manual transmission, fully depress the clutch pedal, and observe the clutch start switch parameter in the (ECM) data list.

Does the scan tool display applied?

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Important: This circuit feeds the crank relay coil.

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the crank relay.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
5. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the crank relay coil and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Important: This circuit feeds the crank relay coil.

1. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the crank relay coil and the control circuit of the crank relay.
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
3. Apply the brake and press the Start button.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Important: Ensure the parking brake is applied and the transmission is in park equipped with an automatic transmission or neutral on a manual transmission.

Connect a 30-amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the crank relay switch circuit and the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid

Does the engine crank?

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Does the fuse in the jumper open?

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Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the crank relay control circuit of the ECM for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the crank relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the starter solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair an open or high resistance in the battery positive voltage circuit of the crank relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the open or high resistance in the battery positive voltage circuit of the crank relay switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

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Repair the short to ground in the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

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Replace the crank relay.

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Replace the Starter Motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

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Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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