Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read the Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. If no problems are found, test complete.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- With the scan tool, read the Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- CHECK THE RUN/START RELAY
- Turn the ignition off.
- Remove the Run/Start Relay from the Front Power Distribution Center (PDC) and substitute it with a known good relay.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Run/Start Relay.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (K617) RUN/START RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Remove the Run/Start Relay from the Front PDC.NOTE:
The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (K617) Run/Start Relay Control circuit at the Run/Start Relay terminal in the Front PDC.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE (K617) RUN/START RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- CHECK THE (Z903) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance of the (Z903) Ground circuit between ground and the Run/Start Relay terminal in the Front PDC.
Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 8
No
- Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the (Z903) Ground circuit between ground and the Run/Start Relay terminal in the Front PDC.
- CHECK THE FRONT PDC FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect the Front PDC C2 harness connector.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (K617) Run/Start Relay Control circuit at the Run/Start Relay terminal in the Front PDC.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 9
No
- Repair the short to voltage in the (K617) Run/Start Relay Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE FRONT PDC FOR AN INTERNAL OPEN (K617) RUN/START RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT
- Disconnect the Front PDC C2 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (K617) Run/Start Relay Control circuit between the Run/Start Relay terminal in the Front PDC and the Front PDC C2 harness connector, component side.
Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 9
No
- Repair the open in the (K617) Run/Start Relay Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE FRONT PDC FOR AN INTERNAL OPEN (Z903) GROUND CIRCUIT
- Disconnect the Front PDC C2 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (Z903) Ground circuit between the Run/Start Relay terminal in the Front PDC and the Front PDC C2 harness connector, component side.
Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 9
No
- Repair the open in the (Z903) Ground circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- FRONT POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC)
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors of the Front PDC.
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Look for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out, bent or broken terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Front PDC harness connectors.
- Perform any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB)s that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Front Power Distribution Center (PDC) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .