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Model Without Push Button Start

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DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom: 

Failure of engine to start

CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.>, and Inspection Mode <Ref. to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.>.

Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System <Ref. to WIRING DIAGRAM , Engine Electrical System.>

Fig 1: Starter Relay "A" Circuit Low (Without Push Button Start) - Wiring Diagram
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Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.  Is any other DTC displayed? Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". <Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .> Go to step 2. 
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND STARTER RELAY CONNECTOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal 
(B134) No. 46 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 
Is the voltage 10 V or more? Repair the short circuit to power in harness between ECM connector and starter relay connector. Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.