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Starter Signal Circuit [11/2016 - ]: 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 (w/ Stop and Start System) B
      Engine can be cranked (w/o Stop and Start System) C

    Result:  3

    B 

    See step  33

    Result:  2

    C 

    See step  34

    Result:  1

    A 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STARTER SW) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Starter SW.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Starter SW
    5. Check the value displayed on the Techstream when the ignition switch is turned to ON and the engine is cranked.

      OK

      Condition Techstream Display (Starter SW)
      Ignition switch ON OFF
      Cranking position ON

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK (w/ Stop and Start System) A
      OK (w/o Stop and Start System) B
      NG (w/ Stop and Start System) C
      NG (w/o Stop and Start System) D

    Result:  3

    B 

    See step  13

    Result:  4

    C 

    See step  22

    Result:  2

    D 

    See step  27

    Result:  1

    A 

    See step  3

  3. INSPECT RELAY (ST NO. 2 RELAY) 
    1. Inspect the ST NO. 2 relay.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE RELAY (ST NO. 2 RELAY) 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT RELAY (ST RELAY) 
    1. Inspect the ST relay.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE RELAY (ST RELAY) 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the starter assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2016 - ] 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST NO. 2 RELAY - STARTER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Remove the ST NO. 2 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Disconnect the starter assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 (ST NO. 2 relay) - C65-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      3 (ST NO. 2 relay) or C65-1 - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST NO. 2 RELAY - ECM) 
    1. Remove the ST NO. 2 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    3. Disconnect the engine stop and start ECM connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 (ST NO. 2 relay) - A43-43 (STA) Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST NO. 2 RELAY - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Remove the ST NO. 2 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (ST NO. 2 relay) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - ST NO. 2 RELAY) 
    1. Remove the ST NO. 2 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      5 (ST NO. 2 relay) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - ST RELAY) 
    1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      5 (ST relay) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - STARTER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Disconnect the starter assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 (ST relay) - C65-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      3 (ST relay) or C65-2 - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (ST relay) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - STARTER ASSEMBLY) 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  13. INSPECT RELAY (ST RELAY) 
    1. Inspect the ST relay.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE RELAY (ST RELAY) 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  14

  14. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the starter assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2016 - ] 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  15

  15. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - STARTER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Disconnect the starter assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 (ST relay) - C18-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      3 (ST relay) or C18-1 - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  16

  16. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (ST relay) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  17

  17. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - ST RELAY) 
    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
    3. Disconnect the starter assembly connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Positive (+) battery terminal - D3-1 Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK (w/o Smart Key System) A
      OK (w/ Smart Key System) B
      NG C

    Result:  3

    B 

    See step  21

    Result:  2

    C 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    A 

    See step  18

  18. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY) 
    1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C14-9 (L) - 2 (ST relay) Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  19

  19. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the ignition switch assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2016 - ] 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  20

  20. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY) 
    1. Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.
    2. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F50-2 (ST2) -5 (ST relay) Always Below 1 Ω
      F50-2 (ST2) or 5 (ST relay) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  21. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY) 
    1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    3. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C14-9 (L) - 2 (ST relay) Always Below 1 Ω
      F10-12 (STA) - 2 (ST relay) Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - ST RELAY) 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  22. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK (w/ Smart Key System) A
      OK (w/o Smart Key System) B
      NG C

    Result:  4

    B 

    See step  24

    Result:  3

    C 

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Result:  1

    A 

    See step  23

  23. CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM 
    1. Check the Smart Key System.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    CHECK STOP AND START SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2016 - ] 

    Result:  3

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE SMART KEY SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - ] 

  24. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the ignition switch assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2016 - ] 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  25

  25. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
    3. Disconnect the engine stop and start ECU connector.
    4. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    5. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F50-6 (ST1) - C14-4 (B) Always Below 1 Ω
      F50-6 (ST1) or C14-4 (B) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  26

  26. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ENGINE STOP AND START ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the engine stop and start ECU connector.
    3. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C14-9 (L) - A92-21 (STA) Always Below 1 Ω
      C14-9 (L) or A92-21 (STA) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    CHECK STOP AND START SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2016 - ] 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  27. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK (w/o Smart Key System) A
      OK (w/ Smart Key System) B
      NG C

    Result:  3

    B 

    See step  31

    Result:  2

    C 

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Result:  1

    A 

    See step  28

  28. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the ignition switch assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2016 - ] 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  29

  29. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.
    3. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F50-6 (ST1) - C14-4 (B) Always Below 1 Ω
      F50-6 (ST1) - C1-106 (NSW) Always Below 1 Ω
      F50-6 (ST1) or C14-4 (B) or C1-106 (NSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  30

  30. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY - ECM) 
    1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
    3. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 (ST relay) - C14-9 (L) Always Below 1 Ω
      2 (ST relay) or C14-9 (L) or A43-43 (STA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  31. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM - ST RELAY - CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)) 
    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    3. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    4. Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    5. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C14-9 (L) - A43-43 (STA) Always Below 1 Ω
      C14-9 (L), A43-43 (STA), 2 (ST relay) or F10-12 (STA) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  32

  32. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    3. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F10-10 (STAR) - C14-4 (B) Always Below 1 Ω
      F10-10 (STAR) - C1-106 (NSW) Always Below 1 Ω
      F10-10 (STAR), C14-4 (B) or C1-106 (NSW) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - ] 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  33. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STARTER SW) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Starter SW.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Starter SW
    5. Check the value displayed on the Techstream when the ignition switch is turned to ON and the engine is cranked.

      OK

      Condition Techstream Display (Starter SW)
      Ignition switch ON OFF
      Cranking position ON

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2016 - ] 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ST NO. 2 RELAY - ECM) 

  34. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STARTER SW) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Starter SW.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Starter SW
    5. Check the value displayed on the Techstream when the ignition switch is turned to ON and the engine is cranked.

      OK

      Condition Techstream Display (Starter SW)
      Ignition switch ON OFF
      Cranking position ON

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2016 - ] 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - ECM) 

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