1. Remove the starter relay from underhood electrical center 2.
2. Connect a test lamp between the starter relay terminal C6 and B+.
3. While observing the test lamp, turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) System Check

Connect a test lamp between the starter relay C4 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

1. Connect a test lamp between the starter relay B4 and ground.
2. Place the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL (automatic) or press the clutch pedal (manual).
3. While observing the test lamp, turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

Repair the open in circuit 2 between the starter relay and S183.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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1. Install the starter relay into underhood electrical center 2.
2. Disconnect circuit 6 (the PPL wire) from the starter solenoid.
3. Connect a test lamp from circuit 6 to ground.
4. Place the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL (automatic) or press the clutch pedal (manual).
5. While observing the test lamp, turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

1. Check for an open or poor connection in circuit 1433 from the starter relay terminal B4 to the transmission range switch terminal F (automatic) or the clutch pedal position switch terminal B (manual).
2. Check for a poor connection at the transmission range switch (automatic) or the clutch pedal position switch (manual).
3. Check for an open in circuit 1035 from the transmission range switch terminal E (automatic) or the clutch pedal position switch terminal A (manual) to C200D.
4. If OK, adjust or replace the transmission range switch (automatic) or the clutch pedal position switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment , Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement or Clutch Pedal Position Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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1. Check for a poor connection at the starter relay.
2. Check for an open or poor connection in circuit 6.
3. If the connections are OK, replace the starter relay. Refer to Starter Motor Relay Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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1. Check circuit 1 for a poor connection at the positive battery terminal and the starter solenoid.
2. Check for an open in circuit 1.
3. If OK, replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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