SFI SYSTEM Starter Signal Circuit

DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, current flows from terminal STAR of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) to the park/neutral position switch assembly and to terminal STA of the ECM (STA signal).

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P0617 Click here.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.

  • After turning engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

PROCEDURE


  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

    B

    READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL) Click here

    A

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Starter Signal.

    5. Check the value displayed on the GTS when the engine switch is turned on (IG) and engine is started.

      OK
      Condition Starter Signal
      Engine switch on (IG) OFF
      Engine started ON

    NG

    INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. INSPECT RELAY (ST RELAY)


    1. Inspect the ST relay Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE RELAY (ST RELAY)

    OK

  4. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the starter assembly Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - STARTER ASSEMBLY)


    1. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block and 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
      ST relay terminal 3 - D8-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      ST relay terminal 3 or D8-1 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - STARTER ASSEMBLY)


    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 - F2-1 Always Below 1 Ω

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - BODY GROUND)


    1. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      ST relay terminal 1 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM - ST RELAY)


    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    3. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D72-9 (L) - ST relay terminal 2 Always Below 1 Ω
      A64-22 (STA) - ST relay terminal 2 Always Below 1 Ω

    OK

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

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

  9. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Starter Signal.

    5. Check the value displayed on the GTS when the engine switch is turned on (IG) and engine is started.

      OK
      Condition Starter Signal
      Engine switch on (IG) OFF
      Engine started ON

    OK

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Click here

    NG

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

  10. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  11. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)


    1. Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.

    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
      A36-5 (STAR) - D72-4 (B) Always Below 1 Ω
      A36-5 (STAR) - D70-63 (NSW) Always Below 1 Ω
      A36-5 (STAR) or D72-4 (B) or D70-63 (NSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  12. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY - ECM - CERTIFICATION ECU)


    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    2. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

    3. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    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
      ST relay terminal 2 - D72-9 (L) Always Below 1 Ω
      ST relay terminal 2 or D72-9 (L) or A64-22 (STA) or A36-7 (STA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    OK

    GO TO SMART ENTRY AND START SYSTEM Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR