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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 (Tire Pressure Monitor Module) 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)