FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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12 Auto Shutdown Relay Fault & Pull In Coil Circuits


Perform No Start Test 9 before proceeding.

1. Turn ignition On, then press Volt/Ohm button on diagnostic read-out tool to enter into voltmeter mode.
2. Ensure auto shutdown relay is connected, then touch ohmmeter probe to dark blue/yellow wire at auto shutdown relay.
3. If voltage is over 10 volts, proceed as follows:
a. Turn ignition switch Off, then disconnect 60-way connector at SMEC.
b. Inspect connector terminals for damage. If terminals are damaged, repair as necessary, then proceed to Test 16.
c. If terminals are satisfactory, turn ignition switch On, then touch voltmeter probe to terminal No. 58 of 60-way connector.
d. If voltage is over 10 volts, replace the SMEC and perform Test 16.
e. If voltage is not over 10 volts, repair open in dark blue/yellow wire between 60-way connector and auto shutdown relay, then proceed to Test 16.
4. If voltage is not over 10 volts, disconnect 4-way connector from auto shutdown relay.
5. Inspect connector terminals for damage. If terminals are damaged, repair as necessary, then proceed to Test 16.
6. If terminals are satisfactory, touch voltmeter probe to dark blue/white wire at auto shutdown relay.
7. If voltage is over 10 volts, replace the auto shutdown relay and perform Test 16.
8. If voltage is not over 10 volts, turn ignition Off and disconnect 14-way connector at SMEC.
9. Inspect connector terminals for damage. If terminals are damaged, repair as necessary, then proceed to Test 16.
10. Connect an ohmmeter between terminal No. 3 14-way connector and dark blue/white wire of auto shutdown relay.
11. If ohmmeter shows continuity, replace the SMEC and perform Test 16.
12. If ohmmeter shows no continuity, repair open in dark blue/white wire between SMEC and auto shutdown relay, then perform Test 16.