The hybrid control module (HCM) provides a ground for the PWR MAINT Relay coil circuit. This DTC detects IGN1 relay/Power maintain relay stuck on or off.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P2533 Ignition relay rationality fault
| • | Ignition state = Run or Crank | 
| • | Power maintain relay = ON and APM direction = 42 to 14 | 
| • | Power maintain relay = Off and Ignition state = Off | 
| • | HCM ignition state = Run Or Crank and Power Mode = Run or Crank and PCM state = Power Off or Extended Power Off. | 
| • | Power Maintain relay = On and PCM state = Power Off or Extended Power Off | 
| • | HCM ignition state = Accessory or Off and Power Mode = Accessory or Off and PCM state = Power Off or Extended Power Off. | 
| • | A last test failed, or current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail. | 
| • | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic. | 
Step  | Action  | Value(s)  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views  | ||||
1  | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?  | --  | Go to Step 2  | |
2  | 
 Does the scan tool display ON?  | --  | Go to Step 3  | Go to Ignition Relay Diagnosis  | 
3  | 
 Does the scan tool display ON?  | --  | Go to Step 4  | Go to Step 5  | 
4  | 
 Does the test lamp illuminate?  | --  | Go to Step 5  | Go to Step 10  | 
5  | 
 Does the test lamp illuminate?  | --  | Go to Step 7  | Go to Step 6  | 
6  | Test the control circuit of the power maintain relay from the HCM for a short to ground, open or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct condition?  | --  | Go to Step 14  | Go to Step 8  | 
7  | Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the power maintain switch circuit and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?  | Go to Step 9  | Go to Step 11  | |
8  | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?  | Go to Step 14  | Go to Step 13  | |
9  | Inspect for poor connections at the power maintain relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?  | Go to Step 14  | Go to Step 12  | |
10  | Repair the open or short to ground in the power maintain relay coil circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 14  | --  | |
11  | Repair the open or short to ground in the switch circuit of the power maintain relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 14  | --  | |
12  | Replace the power maintain relay. Refer to Relay Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?  | Go to Step 14  | --  | |
13  | Replace the HCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement?  | Go to Step 14  | --  | |
14  | 
 Does the scan tool indicate that this DTC failed this ignition?  | --  | Go to Step 2  | System OK  |