Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Power & Ground Circuits (FX35 & FX45)
- Start engine. Is engine running? If yes, go to step 10. If not, go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position and then to ON position. Check voltage between ground and ECM terminal No. 109 (White/Blue wire). Battery voltage should exist. If voltage is as specified, go to step 4. If voltage is notas specified, go to next step.
- Check the following:
- Fuse block (J/B) connector M1.
- 15-amp fuse.
- Harness for open or short between ECM and fuse.
Repair harness or connectors as necessary.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect ECM harness connector. Check harness continuity between engine ground and ECM terminals No. 1, 115 and 116. See Figure. Continuity should exist. Check harness for short to power. If no problem is found, go to step 6. If problem is found, go to next step.
- Check the following:
- Harness connectors F102 and M82.
- Harness for open or short between ECM and engine ground.
Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors as necessary.
- Reconnect ECM harness connector. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Check voltage between ground and IPDM E/R connector E7 terminal No. 17. See Figure. Battery voltage should exist. If voltage is as specified, see appropriate IGNITION COIL & POWER TRANSISTOR test in IGNITION SIGNAL under IGNITION SYSTEM. If voltage is not as specified, go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to ON position then OFF. Check voltage between ground and ECM terminals No. 119 and 120. See Figure. After turning ignition switch to OFF position, battery voltage will exist for a few seconds, then drop to about zero volts. If voltage is as specified, go to step 16. If battery voltage does not exist, go to next step. If battery voltage exists for more than a few seconds, go to step 16.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Check voltage between ground and ECM terminal No. 111. See Figure. Battery voltage should exist. If voltage is as specified, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, go to step 11.
- Disconnect ECM harness connector. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E7. Check harness continuity between ECM terminals No. 119, 120 and IPDM E/R terminal No. 18. See Figure. Continuity should exist. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power. If no problem is found, go to step 14. If problem is found, go to next step.
- Check the following:
- Harness or connectors E211 and M41.
- Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R.
Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- Disconnect ECM harness connector. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal No. 111 and IPDM E/R terminal No. 46. See See Figure. Continuity should exist. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power. If no problem is found, go to step 13. If problem is found, go to next step.
- Check the following:
- Harness of connectors E211 and M41.
- Harness for open or short between ECM and IPDM E/R.
Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- Disconnect 20-amp fuse from IPDM E/R. Inspect 20-amp fuse. If fuse is okay go to step 16. If fuse is faulty, replace 20-amp fuse.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect ECM harness connector. Check harness continuity between engine ground and ECM terminals No. 1, 115 and 116. See Figure. Continuity should exist. Also heck harness for short to power. If problem is found, make appropriate repairs to open circuit or short to power in harness. If no problem is found, go to next step.
- Check the following:
- Harness connectors F102 and M82.
- Harness for open or short between ECM and engine ground.
Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors as necessary.
- Problem may be intermittent. See INTERMITTENTS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES article. If no mproblem is found , replace IPDM E/R. If problem is found, repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
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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.
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