2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics

B2101-IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT LOW

B2101-IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT LOW



For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.



Possible Causes

(F20) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT OPEN
(A106) FUSED B+ OPEN OR SHORTED TO GROUND
IGNITION SWITCH
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)

1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)




NOTE: Check all related fuses before proceeding with the diagnostic procedure.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, read active DTCs.


Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes


No


2. CHECK THE (F20) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F20) Ignition Switch output (Run-Start) circuit at the TIPM C7 harness connector.


Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes


No


3. CHECK THE (A106) FUSED B+ CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Ignition Switch harness connector.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A106) Fused B+ circuit at the Ignition Switch harness connector.


Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes


No


4. IGNITION SWITCH


1. Reconnect the Ignition Switch harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, backprobe the (F20) Ignition Switch output (Run-Start) circuit at the Ignition Switch harness connector.


Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes


No