STOP AND START SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P2531

DTC Code DTC Name
P2531 Ignition Switch Run Position Circuit Low

DESCRIPTION

When the engine stop and start ECU receives the OFF signal from the ignition or starter switch assembly when communication with the ECM is normal, the engine stop and start ECU stores DTC P2531.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P2531

Both of the following conditions continue for 10 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic):


  • No ignition switch on signal detected by engine stop and start ECU.

  • When communication with the ECM is normal.

  • Wire harness or connector

  • No. 1 integration relay

  • Ignition or starter switch assembly

  • Engine stop and start ECU

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

Tech Tips

DTCs for the stop and start system are not cleared even if the malfunction has been repaired. After repairing the malfunction, be sure to clear the DTCs Click here.


  1. After troubleshooting, perform the following steps to recheck for DTCs.

    Tech Tips


    • If the cable is disconnected from the battery terminal, stop and start control is prohibited until refresh charge is completed.

      In this case, let the vehicle idle to complete the refresh charge. The refresh charge is complete when the Data List item Status of Battery Charge Control changes from "Refresh Charge Mode". (Usually, idling the engine for 5 to 60 minutes with the battery temperature at 11°C (52°F) or higher, the refresh charge will be completed.)

    • If the GTS is not available and the Data List item Status of Battery Charge Control cannot be checked, charge the battery by idling the engine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes or driving the vehicle, and then drive the vehicle and check that stop and start control operates. If the engine is started with the hood open, the system determines that a jump start has occurred. Therefore, make sure that the hood is closed before starting the engine and driving the vehicle.

    • After the refresh charge completes, turn the ignition switch off, wait for at least 30 seconds, and then start the engine again. If the vehicle enters refresh charge mode again while the engine is idling, the initial refresh charge did not properly complete, so wait for the refresh charge to complete.

    • Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes after it is warmed up and check that the engine idle speed is within 50 rpm of the target idle speed.


    1. for Manual Transaxle


      1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.

      3. Clear the DTCs Click here.

      4. Start the engine and warm it up.

      5. Drive the vehicle at 7 km/h (4.3 mph) or more.

        CAUTION:

        When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      6. Stop the vehicle, move the shift lever to neutral and release the clutch pedal.

      7. Keep the engine stopped by stop and start control for 1 second or more.

      8. Depress the clutch pedal and start the engine.

        Tech Tips

        If the engine cranks slowly when the engine is restarted, it can be determined that battery voltage is low.

      9. Check that DTCs are not output Click here.

    2. for CVT


      1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.

      3. Clear the DTCs Click here.

      4. Start the engine and warm it up.

      5. Drive the vehicle at 7 km/h (4.3 mph) or more.

        CAUTION:

        When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      6. Depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle.

      7. Keep the engine stopped by stop and start control for 1 second or more (Keep the shift lever in D).

      8. Release the brake pedal with the shift lever in D to start the engine.

        Tech Tips

        If the engine cranks slowly when the engine is restarted, it can be determined that battery voltage is low.

      9. Check that DTCs are not output Click here.

  2. Check if the stop and start system operates normally.

    Tech Tips


    • If the cable is disconnected from the battery terminal, stop and start control is prohibited until refresh charge is completed.

      In this case, let the vehicle idle to complete the refresh charge. The refresh charge is complete when the Data List item Status of Battery Charge Control changes from "Refresh Charge Mode". (Usually, idling the engine for 5 to 60 minutes with the battery temperature at 11°C (52°F) or higher, the refresh charge will be completed.)

    • If the GTS is not available and the Data List item Status of Battery Charge Control cannot be checked, charge the battery by idling the engine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes or driving the vehicle, and then drive the vehicle and check that stop and start control operates. If the engine is started with the hood open, the system determines that a jump start has occurred. Therefore, make sure that the hood is closed before starting the engine and driving the vehicle.

    • After the refresh charge completes, turn the ignition switch off, wait for at least 30 seconds, and then start the engine again. If the vehicle enters refresh charge mode again while the engine is idling, the initial refresh charge did not properly complete, so wait for the refresh charge to complete.


    1. for Manual Transaxle


      1. Start the engine and warm it up.

      2. Turn the air conditioning system off.

      3. Drive the vehicle at 7 km/h (4.3 mph) or more.

        CAUTION:

        When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      4. Stop the vehicle, move the shift lever to neutral and release the clutch pedal.

      5. Allow the engine to stop by stop and start control.

      6. Depress the clutch pedal and start the engine.

    2. for CVT


      1. Start the engine and warm it up.

      2. Turn the air conditioning system off.

      3. Drive the vehicle at 7 km/h (4.3 mph) or more.

        CAUTION:

        When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      4. Depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle.

      5. Keep the engine stopped by stop and start control for 1 second or more (Keep the shift lever in D).

      6. Release the brake pedal with the shift lever in D to start the engine.

WIRING DIAGRAM

B00456GE04
B00456GE02
B00456GE05

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Before replacing the engine stop and start ECU, read the number of starter operations and write it into a new engine stop and start ECU Click here.

  • After replacing the engine stop and start ECU or air conditioning amplifier assembly, reset and perform learning of the air conditioning information in the engine stop and start ECU Click here.

  • After replacing the engine stop and start ECU or airbag sensor assembly, clear and calibrate the deceleration sensor zero point in the engine stop and start ECU Click here.

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

Tech Tips

Using the GTS, read the freeze frame data before troubleshooting. System condition information is recorded as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. This information can be useful when troubleshooting Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (IG SWITCH)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / Data List / IG Switch.

    5. Read the value displayed on the GTS.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      ON A
      OFF B

    A

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    B

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE STOP AND START ECU - NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY)


    1. Disconnect the F131 engine stop and start ECU connector.

    2. Disconnect the No. 1 integration relay connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F131-20 (IG2) - 1D-6 Always Below 1 Ω
      F131-20 (IG2) or 1D-6 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  3. INSPECT NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY (IG2 RELAY)


    1. Inspect the No. 1 integration relay (IG2 relay) (for 2NR-FKE) Click here.

    2. Inspect the No. 1 integration relay (IG2 relay) (for 1KR-FE) Click here.

    3. Inspect the No. 1 integration relay (IG2 relay) (for 1ND-TV) Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2NR-FKE) B
      NG (for 1KR-FE) C
      NG (for 1ND-TV) D

    B

    REPLACE NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY Click here

    C

    REPLACE NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY Click here

    D

    REPLACE NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY Click here

    A

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY - BODY GROUND)


    1. Disconnect the No. 1 integration relay connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1E-10 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY - IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the No. 1 integration relay connector.

    2. Disconnect the F13 ignition or starter switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1D-17 - F13-6 (IG2) Always Below 1 Ω
      1D-17 or F13-6 (IG2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE STOP AND START ECU - NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY)


    1. Disconnect the No. 1 integration relay connector.

    2. Disconnect the A91 engine stop and start ECU connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A91-5 (+B) - 1D-22 Always Below 1 Ω
      A91-5 (+B) or 1D-22 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  7. INSPECT ECM (IGSW VOLTAGE)


    1. B0045GEC01
      *A for 2NR-FKE
      *B for 1KR-FE
      *C for 1ND-TV
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector:

      (to ECM)

      Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      for 2NR-FKE
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A58-6 (IGSW) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 9.5 to 14 V
      for 1KR-FE
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A93-37 (IGSW) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 9.5 to 14 V
      for 1ND-TV
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A108-37 (IGSW) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 9.5 to 14 V
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2NR-FKE) B
      NG (for 1KR-FE) C
      NG (for 1ND-TV) D

    B

    INSPECT ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT Click here

    C

    INSPECT ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT Click here

    D

    INSPECT ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT Click here

    A

  8. INSPECT NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY (EFI MAIN RELAY)


    1. Inspect the No. 1 integration relay (EFI MAIN relay) (for 2NR-FKE) Click here.

    2. Inspect the No. 1 integration relay (EFI MAIN relay) (for 1KR-FE) Click here.

    3. Inspect the No. 1 integration relay (ECD MAIN relay) (for 1ND-TV) Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2NR-FKE) B
      NG (for 1KR-FE) C
      NG (for 1ND-TV) D

    B

    REPLACE NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY Click here

    C

    REPLACE NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY Click here

    D

    REPLACE NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY Click here

    A

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 1 INTEGRATION RELAY - ECM)

    Tech Tips

    If the data in the ECM can be read using the GTS even when 30 seconds or more have elapsed after the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a malfunction in the EFI relay circuit.


    1. Remove the No. 1 integration relay connector.

    2. Disconnect the A58 ECM connector. (for 2NR-FKE)

    3. Disconnect the A93 ECM connector. (for 1KR-FE)

    4. Disconnect the A108 ECM connector. (for 1ND-TV)

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

      Standard Resistance
      for 2NR-FKE
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1D-7 - A58-46 (MREL) Always Below 1 Ω
      1D-7 or A58-46 (MREL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      for 1KR-FE
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1D-7 - A93-9 (MREL) Always Below 1 Ω
      1D-7 or A93-9 (MREL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      for 1ND-TV
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1D-7 - A108-9 (MREL) Always Below 1 Ω
      1D-7 or A108-9 (MREL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  10. INSPECT IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the ignition or starter switch assembly (for 2NR-FKE) Click here.

    2. Inspect the ignition or starter switch assembly (for 1KR-FE) Click here.

    3. Inspect the ignition or starter switch assembly (for 1ND-TV) Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2NR-FKE) B
      NG (for 1KR-FE) C
      NG (for 1ND-TV) D

    A

    REPLACE ENGINE STOP AND START ECU Click here

    B

    REPLACE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    D

    REPLACE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here