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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, verify that no brake pedal position sensor, starter relay, theft deterrent, or automatic transmission DTCs are set that would cause the ECM to disable starting.
  2. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool IPM Ignition Mode Switch parameter. Place the ignition mode switch in the crank position, the parameter should display CRANK.
  3. Transmission range selector in park , verify the scan tool ECM PNP Switch and TCM IMS parameters display Park/Neutral.
    • If the ECM Park/Neutral parameter does not indicate Park/Neutral. Refer to ECM Park Switch Circuit Malfunction.
  4. Transmission range selector in park or neutral, attempt to start the vehicle. The starter relay should click and the engine should begin cranking.
    • If the starter relay does not click or the engine does not crank, refer to Starter Relay Circuit Malfunction.