For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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Important: Ensure that the battery is in a charged state in order to avoid misdiagnosis.
1 | Inspect the ignition (IGN) MAIN 1 MaxiFuse. Is there an open in the ignition (IGN) MAIN MaxiFuse? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3
2 | Repair the short to ground in CKT 42. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --
3 |

1. Set the gear selector to the PARK position.
2. Turn and hold the ignition switch to the START position.
3. Measure the voltage from the starter solenoid terminal S to ground.

Is the voltage equal to the specified value?

0-9.5V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 9

4 |

1. Disconnect the transaxle range switch.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
3. Measure the voltage from the transaxle range switch connector C1 terminal G to ground.

Is the voltage equal to the specified value?

0-9.5V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 12

5 |

1. Backprobe between C201 terminal D5 to ground.
2. Measure the voltage.

Is the voltage equal to the specified value?

0-9.5V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 15

6 | Inspect for a poor connection or an open in CKT 42. Is there a poor connection or an open in CKT 42? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8
7 | Repair the poor connection or the open in CKT 42. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --
8 | Replace the underhood Accessory wiring junction block.Relay/Fuse Center Replacement Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --
9 | Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid terminal S and the positive terminal of the battery. Does the solenoid click? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11
10 | Inspect for a poor connection or an open in CKT 1. Is there a poor connection or an open in CKT 1? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 11
11 | Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --
12 | Inspect for an open or for high resistance in CKT 6. Is there an open or high resistance in CKT 6? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 14
13 | Repair the poor connection or the open in CKT 6. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --
14 | Replace or adjust the transaxle range switch. Refer to PNP Switch Replacement or to PNP Switch Adjustment in Automatic Transaxle. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --
15 | Inspect CKT 5 for high resistance, a poor connection, or an open. Is there high resistance, a poor connection or an open in CKT 5? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17
16 | Repair the poor connection or open in CKT 5. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --
17 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to IGN and Key Alarm Switch Assembly (asm)Ignition Switch Replacement - On Vehicle Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --
18 | Repair the poor connection or the open in CKT 1. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --