I then pulled out the starter and checked it and it was bad, so I replaced it. The key again had to be held but the engine stalled when releasing the key. After a few times of trying, the key would no longer start the starter or the engine. I rigged a jumper wire to the selenoid and the starter would work, but the engine would not start. I tested the start wire with a multitester and as soon as I put the key in, the wire measured a full 13 volts from all start positions, even the off position.
I checked the fuses and found 5 that would not light up my light probe: #23) 15amp Auto Shutdown relay feed 3, #25 10amp Ignition run - heated mirrors if equipped, #26 15amp Auto Shutdown relay feed 2, #28 10amp Ignition run - occupant Classification Module (OCM)/Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), and #32 30amp Auto Shutdown Relay feed 1.
I checked all 4 relays and found them in working order, but the plugin strip had a female terminal (the one on the far passenger side) that was hot in the 85 and 86 holes, not on the 85 and 30 holes. I lifted the terminal block and found those lead wires to have 13 volts on the 85 and 86 positions. Isn't that odd? The wires seem normal and not charred or corroded.
I took apart the dash to get the key switch out and replaced the module on the back of the switch, but no change.
At this point I'm at my whits end!
Monday, September 22nd, 2025 AT 12:36 PM



