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Pinpoint Test I: The Battery Saver Does Not Deactivate After Time-Out

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  1. I1 CHECK THE SJB IGNITION SWITCH PIDs 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: SJB  DataLogger.
    • Monitor the SJB  ignition switch PIDs (IGN_A_ECU, IGN_O_ECU, IGN_R_ECU and IGN_S_ECU) while rotating the ignition switch through all positions.
    • Do the ignition switch PIDs agree with the ignition switch positions? 
  2. I2 CHECK THE DEMAND LAMP VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: SJB  C2280d.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Switch any demand lamp on.
    • Does the demand lamp illuminate? 
    • Yes:  REPAIR circuit CLN09 (YE/GN) for a short to voltage. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No:  GO to I3  .
  3. I3 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB  connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the SJB  connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new SJB  . REFER to SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No:  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.