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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2000PARK AVENUE BASE, 3.8 KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESBASIC IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKSDIS (1.9L, 2.2L, 3.0L, 3.1L, 3.4L, 3.5L, 4.6L & 5.7L)IGNITION RELAY CIRCUIT (5.7L - "Y" BODY)
2000 Buick Park Avenue Base, 3.8 K
Ignition Relay Circuit (5.7L - "Y" Body)
2000 Buick Park Avenue Base, 3.8 KSECTION Ignition Relay Circuit (5.7L - "Y" Body)
- Perform OBD system check. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Remove IGN relay from underhood electrical center. Using test light connected to ground, probe battery feed circuit at IGN relay cavity. If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 8 .
- Turn ignition on. Using test light connected to ground, probe ignition feed circuit at IGN relay cavity. If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 9 .
- Using test light connected to battery voltage, probe IGN relay ground circuit at relay cavity. If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 10 .
- Turn ignition off. Connect fused jumper wire between IGN relay battery feed circuit and IGN relay load circuit at relay cavities. Using test light connected to ground, probe terminals of the following fuses located in underhood electrical center:
- A/C
- ENG IGN1
- INJR1
- INJR2
- THROT CONT
If test light illuminates for all fuses, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 11 .
- Check for poor IGN relay connections. If poor connections are found, go to step 11 . If connections are okay, go to next step.
- Replace IGN relay.
- Repair open in IGN relay battery feed circuit.
- Repair IGN relay ignition feed circuit.
- Repair open in IGN relay ground circuit.
- Replace underhood electrical center.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.