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Pinpoint Test B: Unable To Turn The Ignition On

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  1. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    REFER to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) .

    Possible Sources 

    • Battery voltage concern
    • Driveability system concern
    • Starting system concern
    • PATS concern

  2. B1 CHECK VEHICLE BATTERY

    Is the battery OK? 

    Yes  GO to  B2
    No  CORRECT the battery condition and VERIFY correct charging operation. REFER to the Diagnosis and Testing in the appropriate Charging System General Information article
  3. B2 CHECK FOR THE NO KEY DETECTED MESSAGE

    • Press and release the START/STOP button while monitoring the message center.

    Is the No Key Detected message displayed in the message center? 

    Yes  GO to Pinpoint Test A 
    No  GO to  B3
  4. B3 CHECK FOR IGNITION ON MODE

    • Press and release the START/STOP button while monitoring the ignition mode indicator at the top of the button.

    Does the ignition mode indicator flash on and off continuously? 

    Yes  The condition is not PATS-related. DIAGNOSE no power in ON. REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components .
    No  GO to  B4
  5. B4 CHECK FOR BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the BCM self-test.

    Are any BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present? 

    Yes  REFER to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart .
    No  The condition is not PATS-related. DIAGNOSE no power in ON. REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components .