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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. 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 .
  2. CHECK THE RUN/START RELAY 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Remove the Run/Start Relay from the Front Power Distribution Center (PDC) and substitute it with a known good relay.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With the scan tool, read the BCM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

  3. CHECK THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Remove the Run/Start Relay from the Front PDC.
    3. Disconnect the BCM C1/A harness connector.
    4. Check for continuity between ground and the (K617) Run/Start Relay Control circuit at the BCM C1/A harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (K617) Run/Start Relay Control circuit?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

  4. CHECK THE (K617) RUN/START RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Disconnect the Front PDC C2 harness connector.
    2. Check for continuity between ground and the (K617) Run/Start Relay Control circuit at the BCM C1/A harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (K617) Run/Start Relay Control circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short to ground in the (K617) Run/Start Relay Control circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Check the Front PDC connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. If no problems are found, replace the Front Power Distribution Center (PDC) in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .