STARTER CONTROL CIRCUIT TESTS
The starter control circuit has:
² Starter solenoid
² Starter relay (Fig. 2)
² Neutral starting and back-up switch with auto-
matic transmissions
² Clutch pedal mounted starter interlock switch
with manual transmissions
² Ignition switch
² Battery
² All related wiring and connections
CAUTION: Before performing any starter tests, the
ignition system must be disabled.
² VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONVEN-
TIONAL DISTRIBUTOR: Disconnect coil wire from
distributor cap center tower. Secure wire to a good
ground to prevent engine from starting (Fig. 6).
² VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIRECT IGNI-
TION SYSTEM: Unplug the coils electrical connector
(Fig. 7).
STARTER SOLENOID TEST
WARNING: CHECK TO ENSURE THAT THE TRANS-
MISSION IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL WITH THE
PARKING BRAKE APPLIED
(1) Verify battery condition. Battery must be in
good condition with a full charge before performing
any starter tests. Refer to Battery Tests. (2) Perform this starter solenoid test BEFORE per-
forming the starter relay test. (3) Raise the vehicle.
(4) Perform a visual inspection of the starter/
starter solenoid for corrosion, loose connections or
faulty wiring. (5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Locate the starter relay as follows:
² On AC, AG, AJ and AY Bodies the relay is located
in the Power Distribution Center. This Center is mounted near the front of the left front strut tower
(Fig. 13). The position of the starter relay within this
Center will be shown on the Center cover.
² On AA/AP Bodies the relay is located on the front
of the left front strut tower (Fig. 14).
(7) Remove the starter relay from the connector.
(8) Connect a remote starter switch or a jumper
wire between the battery positive post and terminal
87 on the starter relay connector. To decide the
starter relay terminal numbers, refer to the Starter
Relay Tests.
² If engine now cranks, starter/starter solenoid is
good. Go to the starter relay test.
² If engine does not crank with this test, or solenoid
chatters, check wiring and connectors from starter
Fig. 12 Test Positive Battery Cable Resistance
Fig. 13 Starter Relay LocationÐAC, AG, AJ, and AY Bodies
Fig. 14 Starter Relay LocationÐAA/AP Body
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(5) For installation reverse above procedure.
(6) Check for proper operation of all components
which are controlled by the pod mounted switch.
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
LOCATION
AA, AC, AP AND AY BODIES
The turn signal flasher and the hazard warning
flasher are two separate plug-in type units. On AC and AY both flashers are on the relay mod-
ule (Fig. 10).
On AA and AP Bodies the hazard flasher is located
on the relay module (Fig. 11). The turn signal flasher
is on the driver's side of A/C duct for AA Body (Fig.
12) and center A/C duct for AP Body.
AG AND AJ BODIES
The turn signal flasher and the hazard warning
flasher are combined into one unit called a combina-
tion flasher (combo-flasher). The combo-flasher con-
trols the flashing of the hazard warning system and the turn signal system. An inoperative bulb or in-
complete turn signal circuit will result in an increase
in flasher speed. The combo-flasher is located under the instrument
panel, right of the steering column and is clipped on
the A/C distribution duct. The combo-flasher is yel-
low in color for ease of identification.TURN SIGNAL RELAYSÐAG AND AJ BODIES
The AG and AJ models are equipped with four
turn signal relays.
Fig. 9 Remote Turn Signal SwitchÐAG and AJ Bodies
Fig. 10 Turn Signal and Hazard WarningFlasherÐAC and AY Bodies
Fig. 11 Hazard Warning FlasherÐAA and AP Bodies
Fig. 12 Turn Signal FlasherÐAA Body
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ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM INDEX
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Body Controller ComputerÐAC, AG, AJ and AY-Body ............................. 34
Diagnostic ProceduresÐAA-Body ............ 33 Diagnostic ProceduresÐAC, AG, AJ and AY-Body . 33
General Information ....................... 33
Illuminated Entry ModuleÐAA-Body ........... 34
GENERAL INFORMATION
AA-BODY
The Illuminated Entry System (on AA Body) actu-
ates the interior courtesy and/or dome lamps (except
for the illuminated ignition switch) by lifting either
front door exterior handle. Lamp illumination is terminated 35 seconds ( 68
seconds later when battery voltage is normal), or by
turning the ignition switch to the run position,
whichever occurs first. When testing the system, all
vehicle doors must be closed to prevent the door jam
switches from activating the courtesy/dome lamps. Front door handle switches (Fig. 1), and the Illumi-
nated Entry Module (located behind and above the
glove box (Fig. 2) are used to control the system.
Depending on vehicle options, as many as six dif-
ferent electrical components/relays are located above
the glove box. The Illuminated Entry Module will be
the one mounted the closest to the outside of the in-
strument panel. The Module bracket is also used to
commonly mount the Power Door Lock Inhibitor Re-
lay, if equipped. Service procedures for door related components can
be found in Group 23, Body.
AC, AG, AJ OR AY BODY
The Illuminated Entry System (AC, AG, AJ or AY
Body) actuates the interior courtesy and/or dome lamps (except illuminated ignition switch) by lifting
either front door exterior handle. Activation can also
be accomplished with the remote keyless entry sys-
tems hand held module, if equipped. Lamp illumination is terminated 30 seconds ( 62
seconds) later, or by turning the ignition switch to
the run position, whichever occurs first. When test-
ing this system, all vehicle doors must be closed to
prevent the operation of the courtesy/dome lamps. Front door handle switches (Fig. 1), and the Body
Controller (Fig . 3 ) are used to control the system.
Service procedures for door related components can
be found in Group 23, Body.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESÐAA-BODY
For diagnostics and wiring schematics, refer to:
² The Illuminated Entry DiagnosisÐAA-Body chart
in this section.
² The Wiring Diagrams Manual.
² Fig. 4 and 5.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESÐAC, AG, AJ AND
AY-BODY
For diagnostics and wiring schematics, refer to:
Fig. 1 Illuminated Entry Door SwitchesÐTypical
Fig. 2 Illuminated Entry ModuleÐAA Body
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POWER LOCKS
CONTENTS
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CIRCUIT BREAKER TEST .................. 1
DECK LID OPERATION ................... 3
DECK LID PULL-DOWN SYSTEMÐAC and AY BODIES .............................. 3
DOOR LOCK INHIBIT ..................... 6
DOOR LOCK INHIBIT ..................... 1
DOOR LOCK MOTOR REPLACEMENT ........ 3
DOOR LOCK SYSTEM TEST ............... 3
ELECTRIC MOTOR TEST .................. 2 GENERAL INFORMATION
.................. 1
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM ................ 1
LAMP OUTAGE MODULE REPLACEMENT .... 6
POWER DOOR LOCKS .................... 2
POWER PULL DOWN .................... 4
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ................ 5
REMOTE KEYLESS MODULE REPLACEMENT . . 6
SWITCH TEST .......................... 1
WIRING VOLTAGE TEST .................. 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
All doors can be locked or unlocked electrically by
operating the switch on a front door panel or arm
rest. The rear doors can be locked or unlocked by actu-
ation of the front door switch, or can be locked or un-
locked mechanically and independently with their
respective locking knobs. The front doors can be locked or unlocked mechan-
ically with the locking knob regardless of electrical
locking and unlocking actuation with the front door
knobs. The right and left front door on all car lines can be
locked or unlocked mechanically from the outside
with the key or electrically as described above. The
left front can also be unlocked by actuation of the in-
side remote door handle. The right front door on AC,
AG, AJ and AY can be unlocked by actuation of the
inside remote door handle. The deck lid lock consists of a latch with internal
solenoid and push button switch. The solenoid is en-
ergized only when the push button is depressed.
DOOR LOCK INHIBIT
The power door lock inhibit system prevents the
doors from being locked using the power door locks
when either of two conditions occur: (1) The key is in the ignition switch and any of the
doors are open. The ignition switch does not have to
be ON. (2) The key is in the ignition switch and the head-
lamp are on.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
The system allows locking and unlocking of vehicle
door(s) and Trunk lid by remote control using a hand
held radio transmitter. The ignition switch must be
OFF before the trunk lid can be unlocked with the
transmitter. The receiver may receive signals from two trans-
mitters. Each transmitter has its own code, and the
code has been stored in memory. If the transmitter is
replaced or a second transmitter is add, the code on
both units have to be placed in memory.
CIRCUIT BREAKER TEST
Find correct circuit breaker on fuse block. Pull out
slightly but be sure that circuit breaker terminals
still contact terminals in fuse block. Connect ground
wire of voltmeter to a good ground. With probe of
voltmeter positive wire, check both terminals of cir-
cuit breaker for 12 volts. If only one terminal checks
at 12 volts, circuit breaker is defective and must be
replaced. If neither terminal shows 12 volts, check
for open or shorted circuit to circuit breaker.
WIRING VOLTAGE TEST
The following wiring test sequence determines
whether or not voltage is continuous through the
body harness to switch. (1) Remove left side switch from trim panel.
(2) Carefully separate multiple terminal block on
wiring harness from switch body. (3) Connect one lead of test light to a ground ter-
minal:
² Black Wire AA and AC Bodies
² Gray wire AG and AJ Bodies
² Touch other test light lead to Red Wire terminal.
² If test light comes on, the wiring circuit between
the battery and switch is functional.
² If test light does not come on, check 30 amp circuit
breaker or for a open circuit.
SWITCH TEST
Remove the switch from its mounting location. Us-
ing an ohmmeter, refer to (Fig. 1) to determine if
continuity is correct in the Lock and Unlock switch
positions. If these results are not obtained, replace
the switch.
Ä POWER LOCKS 8P - 1
to the deck lid open position. If the pull down limit
switch is depressed at this time, the motor should
stop.(c) If these results are not obtained, replace the
pull down motor assembly.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
OPERATION
The transmitter has three buttons for operation
(Fig. 11).
² UNLOCK driver's door, enable illuminated entry,
and disarm the Theft Security System. Pushing and
releasing the button once will unlock the driver's
door. Two times within five seconds all doors will un-
lock.
² LOCK all doors, set Theft Security System and
chirp horn. Chirp of horn is a short toot to notify
that the alarm system is set and the indicator lamp
on the instrument panel will flash for about 15 sec-
onds.
² Unlock Trunk Lid
² The receiver is capable of retaining VAC even
when power is removed.
² Each receiver must have at least one and no more
than two transmitters.
CONTROL RANGE
Operation range is within 7 meters (23 ft.) of the
receiver.
TRANSMITTER BATTERY
The battery can be removed without special tools
and are readily available at local retail stores. The
recommended battery is Duracell DL 2016 or equiv-
alent. Battery life is about one to two years.
PROGRAM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
(1) Remove trim cover or floor console as needed
that may be covering the Air Bag System Diagnostic
Module (ASDM). (2) Pull floor carpeting back between the accelera-
tor peddle and ASDM. (3) Locate program line a dark green wire with a
insulator on the end. Located between the accelerator
and (ASDM). (4) Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
(5) Connect the program line from the Remote
Keyless Entry Module to ground. The door locks will
lock and unlock to indicate the receiver is ready to
receive transmitter code. Trunk solenoid will not cy-
cle. (6) Press any button on the transmitter to set code.
If there is a second transmitter it has to be set at
this time. The locks will cycle to confirm program-
ming. (7) Disconnect the program line from ground. This
returns the system to its normal operation mode. (8) Replace trim cover or floor console as neces-
sary.
HORN CHIRP CANCELLATION
During the programming operation the horn chirp
can be disabled using the following procedures: (1) Remove trim cover or floor console as needed
that may be covering the Air Bag System Diagnostic
Module (ASDM). (2) Pull floor carpeting back between the accelera-
tor peddle and ASDM. (3) Locate program line a dark green wire with a
insulator on the end. Located between the accelerator
and (ASDM). (4) Turn ignition switch ON.
(5) Connect the program line from the Remote
Keyless Entry Module to ground. The door locks will
lock and unlock to indicate the receiver is ready to
receive transmitter code. Trunk solenoid will not cy-
cle. (6) Press any button on the transmitter to set code.
If there is a second transmitter it has to be set at
this time. The locks will cycle to confirm program-
ming. (7) Press LOCK then UNLOCK transmitter but-
tons repeat three times. (8) Door locks and rear release will cycle three
times as feedback of Horn Chirp lockout. (9) Remove ground from program line to restore
normal system operation. (10) To reinstate the Horn Chirp feature refer to
Program Remote Keyless Entry.
TESTING
CONDITION: When trying to program the receiver
module in the vehicle with a new transmitter and
there is no response from the module, Example: the
door locks do not cycle through a lock/unlock routine.
Refer to Fig. 12 for a block wiring diagram or to
Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams.
Fig. 11 Transmitter
Ä POWER LOCKS 8P - 5
(1) Be sure that the module has a battery feed
from the 20 Amp breaker in cavity 1 of the black
connector. Also affected would be the optical horn
and the stop lamps. (2) Be sure that the module has an ignition feed
from 5 Amp fuse in cavity 8 of the black connector.
Also affected would be the body computer, instru-
ment cluster and message center. (3) Be sure that the module has a ground from the
right side cowl behind the body computer to the cav-
ity 5 of the black connector. (4) Be sure that you are supplying a good ground
to the programming wire. (5) If the above circuits are good, replace the Re-
ceiver Module. CONDITION: Doors can be locked or unlocked with
the Keyless Entry transmitter. But the doors will not
lock. The Vehicle Theft Alarm system will not arm,
when using only the power door LOCK switch in the
driver's door. (1) Be sure you have not left key in the ignition
column lock cylinder. (2) If step 1 is OK, check the Key in Lock switch
circuit in the steering column for a short to ground. (3) In this problem the body computer controls the
LOCK function. Be sure that it is providing a battery
voltage output to the door lock relay. The door lock
relay controls the door lock motors. CONDITION: Doors will lock but Vehicle Theft
System will not arm when using the transmitter. (1) The Keyless Entry Receiver Module controls
the door lock signal to the door lock relay. The door
lock relay controls the door lock motors. Check for
battery voltage at cavity 10 of the Theft Alarm mod-
ule from the Receiver module. (2) If voltage is OK, replace Receiver module.
CONDITION: All doors except driver's door will
lock with the transmitter. (1) Test the driver's door output of the Receiver
Module for a ground. (2) If there is no ground at the pin, replace the Re-
ceiver module. (3) If there is a ground at the output, replace the
door lock motor. CONDITION: Only driver's door will lock with the
transmitter.
² Repair ground circuit to unlock relay
² Replace unlock relay
CONDITION: Doors do not lock with the transmit-
ter, but still get horn CHIRP that indicates that they
did lock. Replace Receiver module. CONDITION: Doors will lock with the transmitter
but there is no horn CHIRP. (1) Press horn button, listen horn sound.
(2) If the horn sounded, change horn relay. (3) Still no CHIRP, check continuity between the
horn relay and the receiver output pin. Repair as
necessary. (4) Still no horn CHIRP, replace the receiver mod-
ule. (5) If using a DRB II, refer to Body Diagnostic Pro-
cedures.
REMOTE KEYLESS MODULE REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove lower right instrument panel silencer.
(2) Remove glove box assembly.
(3) Remove three screws attaching the mounting
bracket to instrument panel. (4) Lower bracket and module assembly, to discon-
nect wire connector. (5) Remove two screws attaching the Remote Key-
less entry Module to bracket. (6) Remove two screws attaching the security mod-
ule to bracket. (7) To installation reverse above procedures.
LAMP OUTAGE MODULE REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove lower right instrument panel silencer.
(2) Remove glove box and ash receiver module.
(3) Remove three screws attaching the mounting
bracket to instrument panel. (4) Lower bracket and module assembly, to discon-
nect wire connectors. (5) Remove two screws attaching the Lamp Outage
Module to bracket. (6) Remove two screws attaching the security mod-
ule to bracket. (7) To installation reverse above procedures.
DOOR LOCK INHIBIT
The power door lock inhibit system prevents the
doors from being locked using the power door locks
when either of two conditions occur: (1) The key is in the ignition switch and any of the
doors are open. The ignition switch does not have to
be ON. (2) The key is in the ignition switch and the head-
lamp are on.
AC, AG, AJ AND AY BODIES
With the ignition switch in the ON or OFF position
and the driver's door open the Body Controller will
ignore the command to lock the power door locks.
Once the key is removed, or the driver's door is
closed, the Body Controller will allow the power door
locks to lock. Refer to Body Diagnostic Procedure
Manual for further testing procedures.
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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM
CONTENTS
page page
GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 1
SECURITY SYSTEM DOOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT ........................ 2
SECURITY SYSTEM HOOD SWITCH REPLACEMENT ........................ 2 SYSTEM SELF-TESTS
.................... 1
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE REPLACEMENT ........................ 2
WHAT WILL TRIGGER THE SYSTEM ........ 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
JUMP-STARTING, VEHICLE EQUIPPED
WITH THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM . After the
booster battery has been connected, the Theft System
must be turned OFF. Using the key, lock then un-
lock either front door. This turns the Theft System
OFF and the remainder of the Jump-Starting proce-
dure can be followed. If this procedure is not followed, the Theft System
electronics will prevent the engine from starting. If a new Powertrain Control Module is installed,
the engine has to be cranked 20 times before the
alarm system activated. This passive system is designed to protect against
whole vehicle theft. The system monitors vehicle
doors, hood, trunk key cylinder, and ignition action
for unauthorized operation. The alarm activates by
sounding the horn, flashing the park and tail lamps,
and providing an engine kill feature (Fig. 1). Passive arming occurs upon normal vehicle exit,
open door, lock with power locks, close door. The SET
lamp in the panel will flash for 15 seconds, indicat-
ing that arming is in progress. If no monitored sys-
tems are activated during this period, the system
will arm. If the hood or trunk key cylinder switches
are not sensed by the system. The SET lamp will re-
main lit during the arming process, although the sys-
tem will still arm. The system is to be considered as
an active armed system when using the Remote Key-
less Entry. If the SET lamp does not illuminate at all
upon door closing it indicates that the system is not
arming. Passive disarming occurs upon normal vehicle en-
try unlocking either door with the key, or unlocking
using the Remote Keyless transmitter. This disarm-
ing will also halt the alarm once it has been acti-
vated. Whenever the battery is disconnected and recon-
nected, the Vehicle Theft Security System enters
power up alarm mode which flashes the park and tail
lamps and prevents the engine from running. To exit
this mode, the system must be disarmed as men-
tioned above. A tamper alert exists to notify the driver that the
alarm had been activated, and the alarm has since
timed-out for more than 18 minutes. This alert con-
sists of 3 horn pulses when the vehicle is disarmed. The alarm system will not arm if the doors are
manually locked, providing a manual override of the
alarm.
WHAT WILL TRIGGER THE SYSTEM
One of the following actions will trigger the system
while it is armed. Without properly disarming sys-
tem, by using the key or the remote transmitter. (1) Opening the HOOD.
(2) Opening any DOOR.
(3) Removing the TRUNK KEY CYLINDER.
(4) Turning the IGNITION ON.
(5) The ignition switch can be turned to the acces-
sory position without triggering alarm system.
SYSTEM SELF-TESTS
A diagnostics mode is available in the system to
verify operation of all monitored switches or circuits.
To enter diagnostics, cycle the ignition key to the ac-
cessory position 3 times, leaving the key in this po-
sition. Upon entering diagnostics, the park and tail lamps
will begin flashing to verify their operation. In addi-
tion, the horn will sound twice to indicate that the
trunk key cylinder is in its proper position. Return-
ing the ignition to the OFF position will stop the
lamps from flashing while keeping the system in di-
agnostics. While in diagnostics mode, a horn pulse should oc-
cur at each of the following events indicating proper
operation: (1) Beginning with all doors closed, open then close
each door. The horn will sound when the door ajar
switch closes, and then again when the switch opens.
There must b e a 1 second delay between closing and
opening the switch. (2) Open, then close the hood. The horn will sound
when the hood is opened, and again when it is closed.
Ä VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM 8Q - 1
(3) Activate the power door locks in both the
LOCK and UNLOCK directions. The horn will sound
after each activation. (4) Rotate the key in each of the door lock cylin-
ders to the unlock position. The horn will sound as
the switch closes, and again when it opens. There
must b e a 1 second delay between changing switch
states, or the horn will not sound.
² Press the LOCK button,horn will sound.
² Press the UNLOCK button, horn will sound.
(5) Cycle the key to the ignition RUN position. A
single horn pulse will indicate proper operation of
the ignition input. This will also take the module out
of the diagnostics mode. For any of these tests, if the
switch does not remain open or closed for at least 1
second, the horn will only sound once. The lack of a horn pulse, during any operation, in-
dicates a switch failure. Check for continuity at the
switch, if this is good, check for an open or shorted
wire between the switch and alarm module. Also,
check if a new powertrain control module has been
installed recently. Vehicle Theft Security System will
not function until 20 engine cranks. Whenever a Vehicle Theft Security System mal-
function occurs, first verify that the wire harness is
properly connected to all connectors before starting
normal diagnosis and repair procedures. Refer to Ve-
hicle Theft Security System Diagnosis Chart (Fig. 3).VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE
REPLACEMENT
If the Vehicle Theft Security System module is be-
ing removed and no replacement module is being in-
stalled, the module wiring must be disconnected
while the engine is running. Failure to do so will
cause a no-start condition (Fig. 3 and 4). (1) Remove lower right instrument panel silencer.
(2) Remove glove box assembly.
(3) Remove three attaching screws mounting the
bracket to instrument panel. (4) Lower bracket and module assembly, to discon-
nect wire connectors. (5) Remove the Remote keyless module so to have
access to the Security Module two screws attaching
module to bracket. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
SECURITY SYSTEM HOOD SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove screw from left inner fender (Fig. 5).
(2) Disconnect wiring.
(3) Remove switch.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
SECURITY SYSTEM DOOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield. Re-
fer to Group 23, Body.
Fig. 1 Vehicle Theft Security System Components
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