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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect push-button ignition switch connector.
    3. Check voltage between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) (-) Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      Push-button ignition switch
      Connector Terminal
      M101 8 Ground 12

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: GO TO  3.

  2. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT 1
    1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
    2. Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.
      CONNECTOR TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Push-button ignition switch IPDM E/R Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M101 8 E17 66 Existed
    3. Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Push-button ignition switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M101 8 Not existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NO: Repair harness or connector.

  3. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT 2
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and BCM harness connector.
      CONNECTOR TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Push-button ignition switch BCM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M101 8 M70 76 Existed
    3. Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Push-button ignition switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M101 8 Not existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 4.

      NO: Repair harness or connector.

  4. REPLACE BCM
    1. Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    2. Perform initialization of BCM and registration of all Intelligent Keys using CONSULT-III.

      For initialization and registration procedures, refer to CONSULT-III Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS.

      INSPECTION END