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3.EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE BATTERY CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Check the Battery Cables for excessive resistance using the service information procedure.
Did either Battery Cable have a voltage drop greater than 0.2 of a volt?
Ye s>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the Battery circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 4
4.STARTER RELAY
Turn ignition off.
Remove the Starter Relay from IPM.
CAUTION: The Parking Brake must be on and the Transmission must be in park for a vehicle equipped with
an automatic transmission.
WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands
near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do notwear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
personal injury or death.
Briefly connect a jumper wire from the Internal Fused B+ circuit to the (T750) Starter Relay Output circuit.
Did the Starter Motor crank the engine?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Go To 7
5.(T751) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using a 12-volt test light, probe the (T751) Fused 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?
Ye s>>
Go To 6
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the(T751)FusedIgnitionSwitchOutput circuit. Inspect related fuses
and repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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6.(T752) STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Starter Relay from the IPM.
Disconnect the C3 PCM harness connector.
Measure the resistance in the (T752) Starter Relay Control circuit from
the Relay terminal to the appropriate terminals of special tool #8815.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Replace the Starter Motor Relay.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Repair the open in the (T752) Starter Relay Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
7.INTERNAL FUSED B+ CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Internal Fused B+circuit at the Starter Relay terminal.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 8
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the Internal Fused B+ circuit. Inspectrelated fuses and repair as
necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
8.(T750) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
Disconnect the Starter Relay Output connector from the Starter Sole-
noid.
Measure the resistance of the (T750) Starter Relay Output circuit
between the Relay and the Solenoid harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 9
No>>
Repair the open in the Starter Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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9.STARTER
If there are no other possible causes remaining, review repair.
Repair
Replace the Starter.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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Possible Causes
(A919) PCM FUSED B+ CIRCUIT
PCM NO RESPONSE
(F202) (F1) (T751) PCM FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUITS
(Z130) (Z131) PCM GROUND CIRCUITS
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
(F855) 5-VOLT SENSOR OPEN/SHORTED
(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PCM
Diagnostic Test
1.(A919) PCM FUSED B+ CIRCUIT
NOTE: The scan tool and cable must be operating properly for the
resultsofthistesttobevalid.
NOTE: Make sure the ignition switch was on while trying to com-
municate with the PCM.
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the
PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting
in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller Special Tool #8815
to perform diagnosis.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground probe the appropriate ter-
minal of special tool #8815.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Repair the open or short to ground in the (A919) Fused B+
circuit. Inspect and replace fuses as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.(F202), (F1), (T751) PCM FUSED IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUITS
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the PCM Fused
Ignition Switch Output circuits in the appropriate terminals of special tool
#8815.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Repair the (F202) (F1) (T751) Ignition Switch Output cir-
cuits. Inspect and replace fuses as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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3.(Z130) AND (Z131) PCM GROUND CIRCUITS
Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe the (Z130)
(Z131) PCM ground circuits in the appropriate terminals of special tool
#8815.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the PCM ground circuits.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Connect the PCM harness connectors.
Disconnect the Crankshaft Position Sensor harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Is the voltage between 4.5 and 5.2 volts?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Go To 6
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5.CKP SENSOR
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TP Sensor harness connector on 3.7L and 4.7L vehi-
cles.
Disconnect the Throttle Body Harness connector on 5.7L vehicles.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the TP Sen-
sor or Throttle Body harness connector.
Is the voltage between 4.5 and 5.2 volts?
Ye s>>
If communication is available with a PCM on a like vehicle,
replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per
Service Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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6.(F855) 5-VOLT SENSOR OPEN/SHORTED
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TP Sensor/Throttle Body harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Disconnect all the sensors that use the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Did the voltage return to 4.5 to 5.2 volts when disconnecting
any of the sensors.
Ye s>>
Replace the sensor that is pulling down the (F855) 5-volt
supply.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 7
7.(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect C2 PCM harness connector.
Disconnect all the sensors that share the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit at one of the sensor harness connec-
tors.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 8
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8.(F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Disconnect all the sensors that share the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit at one of the sensor harness connec-
tors.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 9
9.PCM
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal
push out. Repair as necessary.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and
Ground circuits.
Were there any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)