Inspection and Verification

INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION

WARNING:
- When using a remote starter switch or jumper wire, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the transmission is in PARK with the parking brake control fully applied.
- When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is provided over this terminal that must be installed after servicing. Be sure to disconnect the battery negative cable before servicing the starter. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- When working in the area of the starter motor, be careful to avoid touching hot exhaust components.

NOTE: When working on the starter system, make sure the anti-theft system is operational.

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the starting system to duplicate the conditions.

Visual Inspection Chart:

2. Inspect to determine if any of the given mechanical or electrical concerns apply.
3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern that can be readily identified, repair it as necessary.

4. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.

If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).

5. NOTE: The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.

If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- refer to Information Bus (Module Communications Network), No power to the scan tool, to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.

6. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to Information Bus (Module Communications Network) to diagnose no response from the powertrain control module (PCM).

7. Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to Information Bus (Module Communications Network).
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record continuous memory diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

8. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the powertrain control module (PCM).
9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to Starter and Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index. For all other DTCs, refer to Body Control Systems (Multifunction Electronic Control Module). Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures
10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures