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Ignition Control







900B-TERMINAL 15C SHORT TO GROUND

For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition switch on.

- Set Condition:
The Electronic Ignition Switch CGW has detected the ignition switch output circuit voltage below a calibrated value.





Diagnostic Test

1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
Turn the ignition on.
With a scan tool, read, record and erase EIS/CGW DTCs.
Turn the ignition off for 30 seconds, then back on.
Using the scan tool, read EIS/CGW DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Verification Tests

2. IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the EIS harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Ignition Switch Output circuit in the EIS harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes

- Replace the Electronic Ignition Switch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Verification Tests

No

- Repair the Ignition Switch Output circuit for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Verification Tests