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Starting System: Description and Operation




Starting System

The starting system consists of the following:

- Fuse(s)
- Battery
- Battery cables
- Ignition switch
- Starter motor
- Starter relay (located in the Battery Junction Box (BJB))
- PCM (located on the RH side of cowl)
- Body Control Module (BCM)
- Transmission Range (TR) sensor (located inside the transmission)
- Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)
- Tire Pressure Monitor Module (TPM) ( TPM is standard equipment, also used for optional remote start feature)
- External antenna (if equipped with remote start)
- Hood switch (hood switch is standard equipment, also used for optional remote start feature)