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Starter Signal Circuit [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK WHETHER ENGINE CAN BE CRANKED 
    1. Check if the engine can be cranked.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Engine cannot be cranked A
      Engine can be cranked B

    Result: 

    See step  4

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW) 
    1. 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

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE STOP AND START ECU - ECM - ST NO. 1 RELAY) 
    1. Disconnect the engine stop and start ECU connector.
    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    3. Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    4. Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    5. 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 

  4. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW) 
    1. 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)