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Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

  1. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH SIGNAL (PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH)

    Check voltage between push-button ignition switch connector M38 and ground.

    Push-button ignition switch Ground Voltage
    (Approx.)
    Connector Terminal
    M38 8 - Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

  2. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH SIGNAL (IPDM E/R)

    Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector E63 and ground.

    IPDM E/R Ground Voltage
    (Approx.)
    Connector Terminal
    E63 38 - Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO 

    Repair or replace harness or connectors.

  3. CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT (PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH)

    1. Place push-button ignition switch in OFF position.
    2. Disconnect push-button ignition switch connector, IPDM E/R connector E63 and BCM connector M17.
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector M17 and push-button ignition switch connector M38.
      BCM Push-button ignition switch Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M17 1 M38 8 Yes
    4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R connector E63 terminal 38 and ground.
      BCM Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M17 1 - No

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Replace BCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO 

    Repair or replace harness or connectors.