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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
    2. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition off for a minimum of 30 seconds.
    3. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. ORC INTERNAL OPEN 
    Fig 1: Checking ORC For Internal Open
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    WARNING: To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.
    1. Disconnect the ORC C2 harness connector.
    2. Connect a jumper wire at the 8443A Load Tool from the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit to ground.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Reconnect the battery.
    5. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display B2106-IGNITION RUN/START CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. (F200) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 2: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit
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    1. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Measure the resistance of the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.

      Is the resistance above 10K ohms?

      Yes 

      No