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Inspection and Verification

WARNING: When using a remote starter switch or jumper wire, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the transmission is in PARK with the parking brake control fully applied.
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood work 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 this terminal that must be installed after servicing. Be sure to disconnect the battery negative cable before servicing the starter. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: When working in the area of the starter motor, be careful to avoid touching hot exhaust components.
NOTE: When working on the starter system, make sure the anti-theft system is operational.
  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the starting system to duplicate the conditions.
  2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Starter motor
    • Brackets
    • Battery
    • Bussed electrical center (BEC) fuse:
      • 4 (30A)
    • Smart junction box (SJB) fuse:
      • 21 (10A)
    • Wiring harness
    • Starter relay
    • Anti-theft system
    • Loose or corroded connections
  3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern that can be readily identified, repair it as necessary.
  4. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

DTC Description Source Action
B1213 Anti-Theft Number Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum PCM refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
B1342 ECU is Defective PCM CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
B1600 Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Key Transponder Is Not Received - Damaged Key Or Non-PATS Key PCM refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
B1601 Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Received Incorrect Key-Code From Key Transponder (Unprogrammed PATS Key) PCM refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
B1602 or B2431 Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Received Invalid Format Of Key-Code From Key Transponder (Partial Key Read) PCM refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
B1681 Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver Module Signal Is Not Received (Damaged, Not Connected Or Damaged Wiring) PCM refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
B2103 Internal Transceiver Antenna Damaged PCM refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
P1260 PCM Disabled - Vehicle Disabled PCM REPAIR the PCM. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE .
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