Pinpoint Test

CHECK THE BATTERY
1. Check the battery condition and state of charge. REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE A : Battery Condition Test.
Is the battery OK?
- Yes: GO to 2 .
- No: INSTALL a new battery. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
CHECK FOR ANY MESSAGES IN THE MESSAGE CENTER
1. Check the message center while holding the ignition key in the start position.
Is STARTING SYSTEM FAULT displayed in the message center?
- Yes: REFER to SYMPTOM CHART: PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) WITHOUT (IA) .
- No: GO to 3 .
RETRIEVE PCM DTCs
1. Ignition ON.
2. Using a scan tool, perform the PCM self-test.
Were DTCs retrieved on-demand during self-test?
- Yes: REFER to DTC Chart: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) DTC CHART: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) .
- No: GO to 4 .
CHECK THE IN GEAR-TRANSMISSION IS APPLYING A LOAD TO ENGINE (IN_GEAR) PID.
1. Using a scan tool, view the PCM PIDs .
2. While observing the PCM PID IN_GEAR, place the gear selector in PARK and then NEUTRAL.
Does the PID read NO in both positions?
- Yes: GO to 5 .
- No: For 2.0L engine, REFER to PINPOINT TEST J: TR SENSOR : P0706, P0707, P0708, P1702, P1705, P1921.
  For 3.5L engine, REFER to PINPOINT TEST J: TR SENSOR : P0705, P0706, P0708, P0709, P1702, P1705.
CHECK THE ENGINE CRANKING (ENG_CRANK) PID
1. Using a scan tool, view the PCM PIDs .
2. Make sure the transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL.
3. While holding the key in the START position, monitor the PCM PID ENG_CRANK.
Does the PID change from Inactive to Active?
- Yes: GO to 6 .
- No: GO to 16.

CHECK THE STARTER RELAY CONTROL OPERATION

NOTE: The following step uses a test light to simulate normal circuit loads. Use only the test light recommended in the Special Tools table at the beginning of this information, see Special Tool(s) . To avoid connector terminal damage, use the Flex Probe Kit for the test light probe connection to the vehicle. Do not use the test light probe directly on any connector.

Ignition OFF.
Disconnect: Starter Relay.

Measure:

BJB			BJB

Starter Relay Socket			Starter Relay Socket
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
1	CDC12 (YE)		2	CDC26 (GY/OG)

Make sure the transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL.
While holding the key in the START position, observe the test light.

Does the test light illuminate when the key is in the START position?

Yes: GO to 7 .
No: GO to 14 .

CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER RELAY

Measure:

BJB			Ground

Starter Relay Socket			Ground
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
3	SBB19 (BU/RD)		-	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes: GO to 8 .
No: VERIFY BJB fuse 19 (30A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit for an open. If not OK, REFER to the appropriate WIRING DIAGRAM to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. REFER to OEM FUSE AND RELAY INFORMATION and OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .

CHECK THE STARTER MOTOR OPERATION AT THE STARTER RELAY

With the gear selector in PARK or NEUTRAL, momentarily connect a fused jumper wire:

BJB			BJB

Starter Relay Socket			Starter Relay Socket
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
3	SBB19 (BU/RD)		5	CDC25 (BN/GN)

Did the starter motor engage and the engine crank?

Yes: INSTALL a new starter relay.
No: GO to 9 .

CHECK THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE

Measure:

Battery Positive Post			Engine Ground

Battery Positive Post			Ground
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
-	Battery Positive Post		-	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes: GO to 10 .
No: INSTALL new battery cables. REFER to BATTERY CABLES - 2.0L GTDI or REFER to BATTERY CABLES - 3.5L TI-VCT .

CHECK THE STARTER MOTOR GROUND

Measure:

Battery Positive Post			Starter Motor Case

Battery Positive Post			Starter Motor Case
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
-	Battery Positive Post		-	Starter Motor Case

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes: GO to 11 .
No: CLEAN the starter motor mounting flange and MAKE SURE the starter motor is correctly mounted.

CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER MOTOR

Measure:

Starter Motor			Ground

C197A ("B" terminal)			Ground
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
1	SBF01 (RD)		-	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes: GO to 12 .
No: INSTALL new battery cables. REFER to BATTERY CABLES - 2.0L GTDI or REFER to BATTERY CABLES - 3.5L TI-VCT .

CHECK THE STARTER MOTOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION

With the gear selector in PARK, momentarily connect a fused jumper wire:

Starter Motor			Starter Motor

C197A ("B" terminal)			C197B ("S" terminal)
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
1	SBF01 (RD)		1	CDC25 (BN/GN)

Did the starter engage and the engine crank?

Yes: GO to 13 .
No: INSTALL a new starter motor. REFER to Starter Motor - 2.0L GTDI or Starter Motor - 3.5L Ti-VCT .

CHECK FOR START INPUT AT THE STARTER

Connect: Starter Relay.
Disconnect: Starter Solenoid C197B ("S" terminal).

With the gear selector in PARK, while holding the key in the START position, measure:

Starter Solenoid Connector			Ground

C197B ("S" terminal)			Ground
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
1	CDC25 (BN/GN)		-	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes: CLEAN the starter solenoid ("S" terminal) and C197B. CHECK the wiring and the starter motor for a loose or intermittent connection.
No: REPAIR the circuit for an open.

CHECK THE PCM START CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF.
Disconnect: ACM C240A.
Disconnect: PCM C1381B (2.0L) or PCM C175B (3.5L).

For 2.0L, measure:

PCM			Ground

C1381B			Ground
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
9	CDC12 (YE)		-	Ground
11	CE336 (GN/WH)		-	Ground

For 3.5L, measure:

PCM			Ground

C175B			Ground
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
7	CDC12 (YE)		-	Ground
37	CE336 (GN/WH)		-	Ground

Are the resistances to ground greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes: GO to 15 .
No: REPAIR the affected circuit for a short to ground.

CHECK THE PCM START CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

For 2.0L, measure:

PCM			BJB

C1381B			Starter Relay Socket
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
9	CDC12 (YE)		1	CDC12 (YE)
11	CE336 (GN/WH)		2	CE336 (GN/WH)

For 3.5L, measure:

PCM			BJB

C175B			Starter Relay Socket
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
7	CDC12 (YE)		1	CDC12 (YE)
37	CE336 (GN/WH)		2	CE336 (GN/WH)

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes: GO to 18 .
No: REPAIR the affected circuit for an open.

CHECK THE START CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE AT THE PCM

Ignition OFF.
Disconnect: PCM C1381B (2.0L) or PCM C175B (3.5L).

For 2.0L, while holding the key in the START position, measure:

PCM			Ground

C1381B			Ground
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
17	CDC35 (BU/WH)		-	Ground

For 3.5L, while holding the key in the START position, measure:

PCM			Ground

C175B			Ground
Pin	Circuit	Measurement / Action	Pin	Circuit
16	CDC35 (BU/WH)		-	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes: GO to 18 .
No: GO to 17 .

CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH
1. Carry out the Ignition Switch component test.
  Refer to IGNITION SWITCH for component testing.
Did the ignition switch pass the component test?
- Yes: REPAIR circuit CDC35 (BU/WH) for an open.
- No: INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to IGNITION SWITCH .
CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect and inspect all PCM connectors.
3. Repair:
  - corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
  - damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
  - pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
4. Reconnect the PCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
5. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
- Yes: CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs . If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the TSB instructions. If no TSB address this concern, INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - 2.0L GTDI or REFER to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - 3.5L TI-VCT .
- No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.