Pinpoint Test H: The Vehicle Does Not Start
Anti-Theft
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test H: The Vehicle Does Not Start
Normal Operation
The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) uses a visual anti-theft indicator located in the Instrument Cluster (IC). This indicator proves-out for 3 seconds when the key is turned to the ON or START position under normal operation. If there is a PATS concern, this indicator either flashes rapidly or glows steadily (for more than 3 seconds) when the key is turned to the ON or START position. PATS also flashes the anti-theft indicator every 2 seconds at key off to act as a visual theft deterrent. The anti-theft indicator operation is controlled by the IC. If there is a High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) concern, or a PATS concern, the anti-theft indicator in the IC flashes and the vehicle experiences a PATS no-start.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Starting system concern
- PATS concern
- Driveability concern
PINPOINT TEST H: THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START
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H1 CHECK FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE PCM AND IC
- Connect the scan tool.
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test.
- Does the scan tool establish communication with the PCM and the IC?
Yes
GO to H2.
No
REFER to Information Bus to diagnose the module that is not responding to the scan tool.
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H2 CHECK FOR IC DTCs
- Retrieve the IC continuous and on-demand DTCs.
- Are any IC DTCs present?
Yes
REFER to DTC Charts. Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures
No
The no-start condition is not PATS-related. REFER to Computers and Control Systems Information to diagnose the cause of the no-start condition.
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