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Trouble Shooting Hints

NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram to verify wire color and connector terminal identification. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  .

Note condition and operation of SECURITY indicator light. If indicator stays on or flashes continuously, see appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Check starter solenoid terminals and battery grounds. Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment. Perform self-diagnostic system test to be certain no trouble codes are stored in PCM memory which may lead to misdiagnosis. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.

Check IGN SW 1 (50-amp) fuse located in left underhood junction block. Check (5-amp) fuse No. 7 located in instrument panel fuse block. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS  . Check for correct starter usage. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Measuring PG260 F1 Starter Length (3.1L VIN J)
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