A/T Models

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Power is supplied at all times:

To starter motor terminal 2, and
Through 40A fusible link (No. j, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
To ignition switch terminal B.

With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied:

From ignition switch terminal ST
To IPDM E/R terminal 21.

With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied to IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) CPU.

With the selector lever in the P or N position, power is supplied:

Through A/T assembly terminal 9
To IPDM E/R terminal 48.

Ground is supplied at all times:

To IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 59
Through body grounds E9, E15 and E24.

The IPDM E/R starter relay is energized and power is supplied:

From terminal 19 of the IPDM E/R
To terminal 1 of the starter motor.

The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The starter motor is grounded to the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor operates.