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Ignition Control - Electrical Diagnostics: Other Dodge Caliber I

Ignition System 29 illustrations ~3343 words

Monitor Conditions

  1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

Set Conditions

  1. Set Condition: (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit low.

Possible Causes

Possible Causes
(F200) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
ORC INTERNAL SHORT
INTERNALLY SHORTED COMPONENT
TIPM

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  1. 1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC Check all fuses. With the scan tool, read the active DTC's. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition off for a minimum of 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read the active DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 2) . No If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
  2. 2) CHECK (F200) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Remove fuse number 28. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Did the DTC changed from active to stored? Yes Go to 3) . No Go to 5) .
  3. 3) ORC INTERNAL SHORT WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Disconnect the ORC C2 harness connector. Reinstall fuse number 28. Turn the ignition on. Reconnect the battery. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 4) . No Replace the ORC in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  4. 4) (F200) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit. Is the resistance below 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Repair the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  5. 5) CHECK TIPM FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the TIPM C11 harness connector. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Did the DTC changed from active to stored? Yes Go to 6) . No Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  6. 6) CHECK COMPONENT FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT NOTE: The (F202) circuit is the power supply for multiple modules. Turn the ignition off. Reconnect the TIPM C11 harness connector. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, disconnect each component that is fed by the (F202) circuit one at a time while checking for the DTC to become stored. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Did the DTC changed from active to stored? Yes Replace the shorted component in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Repair the (F202) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .

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Scheme 5: Circuit Schematic
Scheme 5: Circuit Schematic
  1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.
  1. Set Condition: The TIPM detects a short to ground condition on the Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN).
Possible Causes
SHORT TO GROUND ON (F100) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT
SHORT TO GROUND ON (F929) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT
A/C HEATER CONTROL
COMPASS MODULE
ORC
TIPM

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  1. 1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC Check all fuses. If any fuses are open, diagnose the appropriate circuit. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 2) . No If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
  2. 2) CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON (F100) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Remove fuse number 27. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 5) . No Go to 3) .
  3. 3) CHECK ORC FOR A SHORT TO GROUND WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the ORC harness connector. Reinstall fuse number 27. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 4) . No Replace the ORC in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  4. 4) CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON (F100) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector. Measure the resistance between the (F100) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit and ground. Is the resistance below 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (F100) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Test complete.
  5. 5) CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON (F929) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Remove fuse number 22. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Go to 6) .
  6. 6) CHECK THE A/C HEATER CONTROL FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the A/C Heater Control harness connector. Reinstall fuse number 22. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 7) . No Replace the A/C Heater Control in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  7. 7) CHECK COMPASS MODULE FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Compass Module harness connector. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 8) . No Replace the Compass Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  8. 8) CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON (F929) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector. Measure the resistance between the (F929) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit and ground. Is the resistance below 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (F929) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .

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Scheme 11: Circuit Schematic
Scheme 11: Circuit Schematic
  1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.
  1. Set Condition: The TIPM detects a short to ground condition on the Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN/ACC) circuit.
Possible Causes
SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (F996) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN/ACC) CIRCUIT
SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (F985) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN/ACC) CIRCUIT
SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (A999) FUSED B+ CIRCUIT
SUNROOF MOTOR
A/C POWER OUTLET
REAR WIPER MOTOR
DOME LAMP
INVERTER MODULE
TIPM

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  1. 1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC Check all fuses. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 2) . Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
  2. 2) CHECK TIPM FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Remove fuses 13, 16, and 12. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Go to 3) .
  3. 3) CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (F996) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Reinstall fuses 12, 13, and 16. Remove fuse number 16. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 4) . No Go to 6) .
  4. 4) CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (F985) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Remove fuse number 13. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 5) . No Go to 9) .
  5. 5) CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (A999) FUSED B+ CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Remove fuse number 12. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Go to 10) .
  6. 6) CHECK SUNROOF MOTOR FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Sunroof Motor harness connector. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 7) . No Replace the Sunroof Motor in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  7. 7) CHECK A/C POWER OUTLET FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the A/C Power Outlet harness connector. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 8) . No Replace the A/C Power Outlet in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  8. 8) CHECK REAR WIPER MOTOR FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Rear Wiper Motor harness connector. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Repair the (F996) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Acc) circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Replace the Rear Wiper Motor in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  9. 9) CHECK DOME LAMP FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Reinstall Fuse number 13. Disconnect the Dome Lamp harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Activate Dome Lamp. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Repair the (F985) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Acc) circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Replace the Dome Lamp in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  10. 10) CHECK INVERTER MODULE FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Reinstall fuse number 12. Disconnect the Inverter Module harness connector. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Repair the (A999) Fused B+ circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Replace the Inverter Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .

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Scheme 17: Circuit Schematic
Scheme 17: Circuit Schematic
  1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.
  1. Set Condition: Ignition Run Control 2 Circuit Low.
Possible Causes
(F937) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) SHORTED TO GROUND
(F936) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) SHORTED TO GROUND
HEATED SEATS MODULE
CABIN HEATER RELAY NUMBER 1
CABIN HEATER RELAY NUMBER 2
TIPM

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  1. 1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC Check all fuses. If any fuses are open, diagnose the appropriate circuit. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 2) . No If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
  2. 2) (F937) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND Remove fuse number 30. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 3) . No Go to 4) .
  3. 3) (F936) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND Remove fuse number 31. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Go to 6) .
  4. 4) HEATED SEATS MODULE SHORTED TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Heated Seats Module harness connector. Reinstall fuse number 30. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 5) . No Replace the Heated Seats Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  5. 5) (F937) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) SHORTED TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F937) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit and ground. Is the resistance below 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (F937) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  6. 6) CABIN HEATER RELAY NUMBER 1 SHORTED TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Cabin Heater Relay Number 1 harness connector. Reinstall fuse number 31. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 7) . No Replace the Cabin Heater Relay Number 1 in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  7. 7) CABIN HEATER RELAY NUMBER 2 SHORTED TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Cabin Heater Relay Number 2 harness connector. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 8) . No Replace the Cabin Heater Relay Number 2 in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  8. 8) (F936) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) SHORTED TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the TIPM C11 harness connector. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F936) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit and ground. Is the resistance below 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (F936) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .

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Scheme 23: Circuit Schematic
Scheme 23: Circuit Schematic
  1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.
  1. Set Condition: (F901) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Unlock-Run-Start) circuit low.
Possible Causes
(F901) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (UNLOCK-RUN-START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
LEFT HEADLAMP LEVELING MODULE
RIGHT HEADLAMP LEVELING MODULE
TIPM

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  1. 1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 2) . No If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
  2. 2) LEFT HEADLAMP LEVELING MODULE INTERNAL SHORT Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Left Headlamp Leveling Module harness connector. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 3) . No Replace the Left Headlamp Leveling Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  3. 3) RIGHT HEADLAMP LEVELING MODULE INTERNAL SHORT Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Right Headlamp Leveling Module harness connector. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 4) . No Replace the Right Headlamp Leveling Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  4. 4) (F901) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (UNLOCK-RUN-START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the TIPM C2 harness connector. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F901) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Unlock-Run-Start) circuit. Is the resistance below 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (F901) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Unlock-Run-Start) circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .

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Scheme 27: Circuit Schematic
Scheme 27: Circuit Schematic
  1. When Monitored: With the ignition in the Start position.
  1. Set Condition: The TIPM detects a short to ground condition in the (F962) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Start) circuit.
Possible Causes
(F962) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
TIPM

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Scheme 28: Diagnostic Test
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  1. 1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 2) . No If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
  2. 2) TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Transmission Range Sensor harness connector. Turn the ignition on, wait 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read TIPM DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Replace the Transmission Range Sensor in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Go to 3) .
  3. 3) (F962) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the TIPM C5 connector. Measure the resistance between the (F962) Fused Ignition Switch Output (START) circuit and ground. Is the resistance below 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (F962) Fused Ignition Switch Output (START) circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .
  1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.
  1. Set Condition: Over current condition detected on the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.
Possible Causes
TERMINAL DAMAGE OR CORROSION
HIGH RESISTANCE ON THE (F200) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC)
TIPM

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Scheme 30: Diagnostic Test
Scheme 30: Diagnostic Test
  1. 1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds. With the scan tool, read the DTC's. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go to 2) . No If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
  2. 2) INSPECT THE TIPM AND ORC TERMINALS AND WIRE HARNESS FOR A CONDITION CAUSING HIGH CIRCUIT RESISTANCE WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector. Disconnect the ORC C2 harness connector. Inspect the connector terminal for signs of corrosion build up and damage. Visually inspect the wiring harness for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires hidden in the wire insulation. Were any of the above conditions found? Yes Repair as necessary. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Go to 3) .
  3. 3) INSPECT THE (F202) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FOR A CONDITION CAUSING HIGH CIRCUIT RESISTANCE Disconnect the TIPM C11 harness connector. Inspect the connector terminal for signs of corrosion build up and damage. Using the wiring diagrams, visually inspect the associated wiring harnesses and connectors for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires hidden in the wire insulation. Were any of the above conditions found? Yes Repair as necessary. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) . No Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-284875-S12249799312008051600000) .

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