Nothing to be sorry about, most people do not know they are different. They are not the only vehicles like that. Another example is the Ford Explorer. You can have the Explorer or an Explorer Sport Trac. The Sport Trac is basically a fancy Ranger pickup while the other is a different chassis under it all.
Okay, first thing is to test the fuses using a test light to be sure you are getting power at each one. I like to test all of them simply because some are used for multiple power feeds not just what they are labelled.
Fuses 1, 8 and 10 are three fuses that send power to the ignition switch.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
We will try the no starter activation first, then check to see if the ASD relay is okay. It sounds like the issue could be ground related on the PCM side.
Next try moving the shifter to neutral while turning the key.
A bad transmission range switch can stop the PCM from activating the start relay.
Now using the test light, remove the start relay and probe the contacts in the PDC.
With the key held in the start position you should find battery voltage on two of the pins. If you do that part of the circuit is okay.
Next the ASD relay - It gets power from fuse 14. Remove it and you should find power on two pins there as well.
The attached diagrams show how the systems are interconnected.
What do you have for test equipment?
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Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 AT 10:17 PM