Starting interlock, cars with anti-theft alarm
Symptom: Starter motor does not work. Fuse 36 blows. Alarm not set off in Start position when alarm is armed. Starter motor runs in different selector lever positions (R, D, 3, 2, 1).
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Starting interlock, cars with anti-theft alarm
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Fault symptoms
Starter motor does not work. Fuse 36 blows. Alarm not set off in Start position when alarm is armed. Starter motor runs in different selector lever positions (R, D, 3, 2, 1).
Diagnostic procedure
1 Check the starting interlock switch
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Check the continuity of the gear selector position sensor's starting interlock switch and associated wiring harness.
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Unplug connector H10-1 (10-pin connector located behind the battery).
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Connect an ohmmeter to pins 6 and 10 of the male connector. With the selector lever in positions P and N, the resistance should be less than 1 ohm. In other selector lever positions the resistance should be OL (infinite).
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Is the ohmmeter reading OK?
Continue as described in Service Manual 3:5 "Anti-theft alarm" M1996.
Check and, if necessary, repair or replace the wiring harness, including connectors. Alternatively, the gear selector position sensor must be adjusted or possibly changed. Then continue as described in Service Manual 3:5 "Anti-theft alarm" M1996.
