Circuit Description

Pressing the Start switch sends a discrete input to the body control module (BCM) notifying it that engine start has been requested. The BCM then verifies that the brake pedal has been depressed with a discrete input from the break pedal switch and that the key fob, with the correct code, is in the vehicle. After this information has been verified the BCM grounds the control side of the RUN/CRANK Relay closing the switch side of it and allowing battery positive voltage to flow from the BATT 3 fuse through the RUN/CRANK Relay switch, ECM Fuse to the battery positive voltage side of the crank relay coil. The BCM also sends a high speed GMLAN message to the ECM requesting engine start. The ECM will then verify that the internal mode switch (IMS) is in Park of Neutral. After this has been verified the ECM grounds the control circuit of the CRANK relay closing the CRANK relay switch circuit and allowing battery positive voltage to flow through the STARTER Fuse, the CRANK relay switch to the S terminal of the Starter solenoid cranking the engine. Ground is supplied through the engine block.