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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL (PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH) 
    1. Disconnect push-button ignition switch connector and IPDM E/R connector.
    2. Check voltage between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
      (+) (-) Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      Push-button ignition switch
      Connector Terminal
      M50 4 Ground 12

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  3.

      NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT (BCM) 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and push-button ignition switch harness connector.
      BCM Push-button ignition switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M123 100 M50 4 Existed
    3. Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
      Push-button ignition switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M50 4 Not existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL (IPDM E/R) 

    Check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.

    (+) (-) Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    IPDM E/R
    Connector Terminal
    E5 30 Ground 12

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Replace IPDM E/R.

    NO: GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT (IPDM E/R) 
    1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
    2. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and push-button ignition switch harness connector.
      IPDM E/R Push-button ignition switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E5 30 M50 4 Existed
    3. Check continuity between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
      Push-button ignition switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M50 4 Not existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 5.

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    : INSPECTION END