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.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

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

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 DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter Signal

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

      OK
      Condition GTS Display (Starter Signal)
      Engine switch on (IG) OFF
      Engine started ON
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. INSPECT RELAY (ST NO. 1 RELAY)


    1. Inspect the ST NO. 1 relay.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE RELAY (ST NO. 1 RELAY)

    OK

  4. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the starter assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST NO. 1 RELAY - STARTER ASSEMBLY)


    1. Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block and N0. 2 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. 1 relay) - F19-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      3 (ST NO. 1 relay) or F19-1 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

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


    1. Disconnect the starter assembly connector.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G2-1 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST NO. 1 RELAY - BODY GROUND)


    1. Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block and N0. 2 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. 1 relay) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - ST NO. 1 RELAY)


    1. Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block and N0. 2 junction block assembly.

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

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

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F54-5 (L) - 2 (ST NO. 1 relay) Always Below 1 Ω
      A13-12 (STA) - 2 (ST NO. 1 relay) Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - ST NO. 1 RELAY)


    1. Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block and N0. 2 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. 1 relay) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    GO TO ENTRY AND START SYSTEM Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

  10. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  11. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM - ST NO. 1 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 NO. 1 relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block and N0. 2 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
      F54-5 (L) - A77-20 (STA) Always Below 1 Ω
      F54-5 (L) or A77-20 (STA) or 2 (ST NO. 1 relay) or A13-12 (STA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  12. 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
      A13-10 (STAR) - F54-4 (B) Always Below 1 Ω
      A13-10 (STAR) - A77-29 (NSW) Always Below 1 Ω
      A13-10 (STAR) or F54-4 (B) or A77-29 (NSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    GO TO ENTRY AND START SYSTEM Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

  13. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the GTS to DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter Signal

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

      OK
      Condition GTS Display (Starter Signal)
      Engine switch on (IG) OFF
      Engine started ON
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

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

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ST NO. 1 RELAY - ECM)