2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 8 - ELECTRICAL

B2101-IGNITION RUN/START INPUT LOW





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.



Possible Causes
 
FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT OPEN
 
SKREEM
 




Diagnostic Test

1. DETERMINING IF DTC IS CURRENT

NOTE: Diagnose any related Powertrain DTC(s) before continuing.


With a scan tool, read and record DTC(s).
With the scan tool, clear DTC(s).
Perform 5 ignition cycles, leaving the ignition switch on for a minimum of 90 seconds per cycle.
Using the scan tool, read DTC(s).

Does the DTC reset?

Yes


No

2. INTERMITTENT CONDITION

NOTE: Check for any of the follow conditions:


With the ignition on, wiggle the related wires.
Using a scan tool, read DTC(s).

Does the DTC reset?

Yes


No

3. FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT OPEN


NOTE: Check the related fuses to the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit. If the fuse is found to be open, repair the circuit for a shorted condition.


Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the SKREEM harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit in the SKREEM harness connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes


No

4. SKREEM

NOTE: A dirty (partial) ground can cause abnormal conditions within a system. Ensure the module has a good ground before continuing.


Turn the ignition off.
Reconnect the SKREEM connector
Back probe the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.
Start the engine.
Using the scan tool, view battery voltage under Data Display in the Engine category.
Compare the voltage on the scan tool to the voltage reading on the voltmeter.

Is the voltage on the scan tool equal to the voltmeter reading +/- .5 volt?

Yes


No