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8 The following items need to be checked as a possible cause for a no start condition.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply to the symptom.
The spark plugs must be free from fuel, oil, coolant and/or any foreign material or
deposits.
The fuel must be free from contamination.
The exhaust may be free from restrictions.
The engine compression must be within specifications.
The engine valve timing must be within specifications.
The engine must be free from vacuum leaks.
Were any of the above conditions found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
No®Test Complete.
9 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the fuel pump module harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, actuate the ASD Fuel System test.
Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fuel Pump Relay Output
circuit at the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s®Go To 10
No®Go To 12
Caution: Stop All Actuations.
10 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.
Note: Check connectors - It is critical that the connector is free from any
signs of corrosion or deformities - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using a test light connected to battery voltage, probe the Fuel Pump ground circuit
at the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s®Go To 11
No®Repair the open/high resistance in the fuel pump ground circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
11 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the Fuel Pump Module.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
12 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay from the IPM.
With a 12 volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fuel Pump Relay Fused B+
circuit in the IPM.
Does the test light illuminate?All
Ye s®Go To 13
No®Check for an open Fuel Pump fuse, repair cause of open. If OK,
replace the IPM Fuse & Relay Center.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
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Symptom:
*NO CRANK CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REPAIR MECHANICAL CONDITION
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
BATTERY CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TOO HIGH
IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN
STARTER
STARTER MOTOR RELAY
STARTER RELAY
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1WARNING: MAKE SURE THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED, THEN WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Turn the engine over by hand to ensure the engine is not seized.
Is the engine able to turn over?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Repair the mechanical condition preventing the starter motor
from cranking.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
Move the Gear selector through all gear positions, from Park to 1st and back.
While moving the gear selector through each gear, measure the resistance between
ground and the P/N Position Switch Sense circuit.
Did the resistance change from above 10.0 ohms to below 10.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace the Transmission Range Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
3 Turn the ignition off.
Check the Battery Cables for high resistance using the service information proce-
dure.
Did either Battery Cable have a voltage drop greater than 0.2 volt?All
Ye s®Repair the Battery circuit for high resistance.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
No®Go To 4
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4 Turn ignition off.
Remove the Starter Relay from PDC.
WARNING: The Parking Brake must be on and the Transmission must be in
park for a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission.
Warning: The engine may be cranked in the next step. Keep away from
moving engine parts.
Briefly connect a jumper wire between Starter Relay B+ circuit and the Starter Relay
Output Circuits.
Did the Starter Motor crank the engine?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Go To 8
5 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Starter Relay from the PDC.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light, probe the Ignition Switch Output circuit in the Starter
Relay connector.
While observing 12-volt test light, hold ignition key in the start position.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Repair the Ignition Switch Output circuit for an open or high
resistance.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
6 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Starter Relay from the PDC.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Measure the Starter Relay Control circuit between the Relay terminal and the PCM
harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Repair the Starter Relay Control circuit for an open.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
7 Turn the ignition off.
Install a substitute a Relay in the of the Starter Motor Relay.
Attempt to start the vehicle.
Does the engine crank over?All
Ye s®Replace the Starter Motor Relay.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
No®Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accor-
dance with the Service Information.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
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Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM PCM WITH A NO START CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PCM FUSED B+ CIRCUIT
PCM FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT
PCM GROUND CIRCUITS
PCM
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: The DRBIIItand cable must be operating properly for the results of
this test to be valid.
NOTE: Ensure the ignition switch was on when trying to communicate with
the PCM.
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the PCM Fused B+ circuit in the
PCM harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Repair the Fused B+ circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the PCM Fused Ignition Switch
Output circuit in the PCM harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the Ignition Switch Output circuit
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe the PCM ground circuits
in the PCM harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the PCM ground circuits.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
4 If there is no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accor-
dance with the Service Information.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
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9Note: For this test to be valid, the thermostat must be operating correctly.
Note: This test works best if performed on a cold engine (cold soaked).
NOTE: If the vehicle was allow to sit over night with no engine start, coolant
temperature should be near ambient temperatures.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the Engine Coolant Temperature value.
Note: If engine coolant temperature is above 82É C (180É F), allow the engine
to cool until 65É C (150É F) is reached.
Start the engine.
During engine warm-up, monitor the Engine Coolant Temperature value. The
temperature value change should be a smooth transition from start up to normal
operating temp 82É C (180É F). The value should reach at least 82É C (180É F).
Did the Engine Temperature value increase smoothly and did it reach at least 82É C
(180É F)?All
Ye s®Go To 10
No®Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
10 The following additional items should be checked as a possible cause for a start and
stall condition.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB's) that may apply to the symptom.
Fuel must be free of contamination.
The exhaust system must be free of any restrictions.
The engine compression must be within specifications.
The engine valve timing must be within specifications.
The engine must be free from vacuum leaks.
The throttle body must be free of carbon buildup and dirt.
Do any of the above conditions exist?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
No®Test Complete.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
SKIM INTERNAL DTC FAILURE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1Note: This trouble code indicates an internal SKIM fault.
With the DRB III, read and record the SKIM DTCs and then erase the SKIM DTCs
Perform 10 ignition key cycles, leaving the ignition key on for a minimum of 90
seconds per cycle.
With the DRB III, read the SKIM DTCs.
Did the same SKIM DTC return?All
Ye s®Replace and program the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module in
accordance with the Service Information.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION TEST.
No®Test Complete.
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2 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Visually inspect the related wiring harness and CCD/PCI Bus
(whichever applicable) circuits. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or
partially broken wires.
NOTE: Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for
broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Note: Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION TEST.
No®Go To 3
3NOTE: Before proceeding it will be necessary to obtain the SKIM PIN
number.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB III, display and erase all PCM and SKIM DTC's.
Perform 5 ignition key cycles, leaving the ignition key on for a minimum of 90 seconds
per cycle.
With the DRB III, read the SKIM DTC's.
Does the code appear?All
Ye s®Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accor-
dance with the Service Information.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION TEST.
No®Test Complete.
4 Turn the ignition off.
Note: Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed,
pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
NOTE: Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for
broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Note: Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair wiring harness/connectors as necessary.
No®Test Complete.
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Symptom:
ROLLING CODE FAILURE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ROLLING CODE FAILURE
When Monitored: At ignition on, after ignition on during any rolling code handshake that
occurs with the PCM due to a SKIM or PCM reset.
Set Condition: When a PCM STATUS message with a Valid Key status is not received by
the SKIM within 3.5 seconds of transmitting the last Valid Key Code message to the PCM.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
VERIFYING PCM VIN
INTERMITTENT WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM
PCM
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRB III, erase the SKIM DTC's.
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on and wait 2 minutes.
With the DRB III, read the SKIM DTC's.
Does the DRB III display the DTC that was previously erased?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 4
2NOTE: Ensure that a VIN has been programmed into the PCM. If a VIN is not
displayed, attempt to program the PCM with the correct vehicle VIN before
continuing.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB III, select Engine system from the main menu.
Display and record the Vehicle Identification Number.
Does the VIN recorded from the PCM match the VIN of the vehicle?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accor-
dance with the Service Information.
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