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Diagnostic Test

  1. ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With a scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go To step  2

      No 

  2. (T40) STARTER FEED CIRCUIT OPEN 
    1. Turn the ignition.
    2. Disconnect the Starter Relay.
    3. Disconnect the C10 TIPM harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance of the (T40) Starter Relay Output circuit between the C10 TIPM harness connector and the Starter Relay harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. (T750) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN 
    1. Disconnect the Starter Solenoid connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (T750) Starter Relay Output circuit between the Starter Solenoid harness connector and the Starter Relay harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

  4. TIPM OPERATION 
    1. Reconnect the C10 TIPM harness connector.
    2. Using a 12-volt test light connected ground, probe the (T40) Stater Relay Output circuit in the Starter Relay harness connector.
    3. Crank the engine.

      Does the test light illuminate?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

  5. STARTER RELAY 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Install the Starter Relay.
      NOTE: The Stater Solenoid harness connector must still be disconnected at this time.
    3. Crank the engine.
    4. Using a 12-volt test light connected ground, probe the (T750) Stater Relay Output circuit in the Starter Solenoid harness connector.

      Does the test light illuminate?

      Yes 

      No