Diagnosis Procedure

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CHECK TERMINAL B POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Make sure that starter motor connector F27 connection is clean and tight.

Check voltage between starter motor connector F27 and ground.

(+)

(-)

Voltage

(Approx.)

Connector

Terminal

F27

Ground

Battery voltage

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 2

Check harness between battery and starter motor for open circuit.

CHECK BATTERY CABLE (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)

Shift the transmission into P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Check voltage between battery positive terminal and starter motor connector F27 while cranking the engine.

(+)

(-)

Condition

Voltage

(Approx.)

Connector

Terminal

Battery (+) terminal

F27

While cranking the engine

Less than 0.5V

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 3 .

Check harness between the battery and the starter motor for high resistance.

CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT STATUS (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)

Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative terminal while cranking the engine.

(+)

(-)

Condition

Voltage

(Approx.)

Starter motor case

Battery (-) terminal

While cranking the engine

Less than 0.5V

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

Terminal B circuit is OK. Further inspection is necessary. Refer to Work Flow (With DSS-5000P NI) or Work Flow (Without DSS-5000P NI) .

Check the starter motor case to engine mounting for high resistance.