J3 pins 2 and 7 are the clean split between input sense and control indication
VRD and first-weld wake-up behavior can make low OCV normal
fan-start oddities should stay in the fan branch before deeper board calls
Failing Moves
calling every low-OCV complaint a bad output section
opening the machine before input and mode story are clean
ignoring startup blink evidence
Passing Answer Summary
A correct answer proves actual input and state first, uses J3 to separate the sense branch from the control branch, and only opens the machine if those checks still point to a real internal fault.