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To prevent a gasoline engine from starting, remove the Automatic ShutDown (ASD) relay. The ASD relay is
located in the Integrated Power Module (IPM), in the engine compartment. See the fuse and relay layout label
on the underside of the IPM cover for ASD relay identification and location.
1. Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter (1) to the
battery negative terminal post. Connect the nega-
tive lead of the voltmeter (1) to the battery negative
cable terminal clamp. Rotate and hold the ignition
switch in the Start position. Observe the voltmeter.
If voltage is detected, correct the poor connection
between the battery negative cable terminal clamp
and the battery negative terminal post.
2. Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter (1) to the
battery positive terminal post. Connect the negative
lead of the voltmeter to the battery positive cable
terminal clamp. Rotate and hold the ignition switch
in the Start position. Observe the voltmeter. If volt-
age is detected, correct the poor connection
between the battery positive cable terminal clamp
and the battery positive terminal post.
3. Connect the voltmeter (2) to measure between the
battery positive cable terminal clamp (1) and the
starter solenoid (3) B(+) terminal stud. Rotate and
hold the ignition switch in the Start position.
Observe the voltmeter. If the reading is above 0.2
volt, clean and tighten the battery positive cable
eyelet terminal connection at the starter solenoid
B(+) terminal stud. Repeat the test. If the reading is
still above 0.2 volt, replace the faulty battery posi-
tive cable.
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