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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. INSPECTION START

    Perform inspection in accordance with procedure that confirms DTC.

    Which procedure confirms DTC? 

    DTC confirmation procedure 1: GO TO 2.

    DTC confirmation procedure 2: GO TO 4.

  2. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL 1
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect push-button ignition switch connector and IPDM E/R connector.
    3. Check voltage between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    (+) (-) Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    Push-button ignition switch
    Connector Terminal
    M50 4 Ground Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  6.

    NO: GO TO 3.

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

      Push-button ignition switch BCM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M50 4 M122 89 Existed
    3. Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
    CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

    Push-button ignition switch Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    M50 4 Not existed

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  6.

    NO: Repair or replace harness or connector.

  4. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL 2
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect push-button ignition switch connector and BCM connector.
    3. Check voltage between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    (+) (-) Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    Push-button ignition switch
    Connector Terminal
    M50 4 Ground Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  6.

    NO: GO TO 5.

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

      Push-button ignition switch IPDM E/R Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M50 4 E5 28 Existed
    3. Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
    CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

    Push-button ignition switch Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    M50 4 Not existed

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 6.

    NO: Repair or replace harness or connector.

  6. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    INSPECTION END

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