Inspection and Verification

WARNING: When working underhood in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is provided over the terminal of this lead and must be reinstalled after repairing

WARNING: When working in the area of the starter motor, be careful to avoid touching hot exhaust components.

NOTE: The anti-theft system must be functioning correctly before a logical starting system diagnosis can be carried out. Address anti-theft concerns before continuing.

Verify the customer concern.

Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical	Electrical
Starter motor Cover plate Ring gear teeth	Battery Fuse(s) Wiring harness Starter relay Loose or corroded connections Anti-theft system Starter switch (manual transaxle only)

If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
If the cause is not visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- Check that the program card is correctly installed.
- Check the connections to the vehicle.
- Check the ignition switch position.
If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, REFER to the diagnostic tool operating manual.
Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
- Appropriate communication networks, such as SCP, ISO, UBP, CAN circuit fault; all electronic control units no response/not equipped, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- No response/not equipped for generic electronic module (GEM), REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
- System passed, RETRIEVE and RECORD the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the GEM.
If there are diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) that are available, VERIFY the DTC and GO to STARTER AND PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX .
If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved GO to SYMPTOM CHART .

STARTER AND PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

DTC	Description	Source	Action
P0830	The Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch Does Not Indicate That the Clutch is Disengaged (Clutch Pedal Pressed) When the Engine is Cranked	Damaged CPP switch Open PWRGND circuit to the CPP switch Vehicle push-started with the clutch engaged (clutch pedal released) Aftermarket remote starting device	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P0833	The CPP Switch Does Not Indicate That the Clutch is Disengaged (Clutch Pedal Pressed) When the Engine is Cranked	Damaged CPP switch Damaged CPP harness Open PWRGND circuit to the CPP switch Vehicle push-started with the clutch engaged (clutch pedal released) Aftermarket remote starting device	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
B1213	Anti-Theft Number of Programmed Keys is Below Minimum	PCM	REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PATS .
B1342	ECU is Defective	PCM	CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE for PCM testing and replacement procedures.
B1600	Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Key Transponder is Not Received - Damaged Key or Non-Pats Key	PCM	REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PATS .
B1601	PATS Received Incorrect Key-Code From Key Transponder (Unprogrammed PATS Key)	PCM	REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PATS .
B1681	PATS Transceiver Module Signal is not Received (Damaged, not Connected or Damaged Wiring)	PCM	REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PATS .
B2103	Antenna not Connected - Defective Transceiver	PCM	REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PATS .
B2431	Transponder Programming Failed	PCM	REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PATS .