Starter Signal Circuit [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2025 Lexus RX 350, 2024 Lexus RX 350, and 2023 Lexus RX 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK WHETHER ENGINE CAN BE CRANKED
- Check if the engine can be cranked.
Result
Result Proceed to Engine cannot be cranked A Engine can be cranked B
Result:
B
See step 4
Result:
A
See step 2
- Check if the engine can be cranked.
- READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW)
- Check the value displayed on the GTS when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Starter SW OK
Condition GTS Display (Starter SW) Ignition switch ON OFF Engine started ON Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
GO TO STOP AND START SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 3
- Check the value displayed on the GTS when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE STOP AND START ECU - ECM - ST NO. 1 RELAY)
- Disconnect the engine stop and start ECU connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
- Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A25-21 (STA) - A16-16 (STA) Always Below 1 Ω A25-21 (STA), A16-16 (STA), A7-3 (STA), A7-10 (STAR) or 2 (ST NO. 1 relay) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
GO TO STOP AND START SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW)
- Check the value displayed on the GTS when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Starter SW OK
Condition GTS Display (Starter SW) Ignition switch ON OFF Engine started ON Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ST NO. 1 RELAY - ECM)
- Check the value displayed on the GTS when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.