Diagnostic Test

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine running.
2. Accelerate the engine above 1500 RPM for 30 seconds.
3. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Go To 5.
(F946) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN/START) OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 1: Checking Ignition Switch Output (Run/Start) Circuit For An Open Or High Resistance
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the DTCM harness connector.
3. Ignition on, engine not running.
4. With a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F943) Ignition Switch Output (RUN/START) circuit in the DTCM harness connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Repair the (F946) Ignition Switch Output (RUN/START) circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
(Z908) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit For An Open Or High Resistance
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. With a 12-volt test light connected to B+, check the (Z908) Ground circuit in the DTCM harness connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Repair the (Z908) Ground circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
DRIVE TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (DTCM)
NOTE:
Before continuing, check the DTCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
1. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors.
2. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
  .
  
  Repair
  - Replace the Drive Train Control Module (DTCM) in accordance with Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DRIVETRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
3. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
4. Using the scan tool, monitor the data related to this circuit while performing the wiggle test. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete.