SFI SYSTEM Starter Signal Circuit

DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, current flows from terminal ST1 of the ignition switch assembly*1 or terminal STAR of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)*2 to the park/neutral position switch assembly and to terminal STA of the ECM (STA signal).

*1: w/o Smart Entry and Start System.

*2: w/ Smart Entry and Start System.

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 the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter Signal

    5. Check the value displayed on the GTS when the ignition switch is turned to ON and the engine is cranked.

      OK
      Condition GTS Display (Starter Signal)
      Ignition switch ON OFF
      Cranking position ON
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. INSPECT ST RELAY


    1. Inspect the ST relay.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE ST 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 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
      3 (ST relay) - C61-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      3 (ST relay) or C61-1 - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  6. 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
      1 (ST relay) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  7. 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 - C74-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK (w/o Smart Entry and Start System) A
      OK (w/ Smart Entry and Start System) B
      NG C

    B

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY) Click here

    C

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    A

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


    1. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block and 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
      C55-9 (L) - 2 (ST relay) Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

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

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY)


    1. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block and 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
      C55-9 (L) - 2 (ST relay) Always Below 1 Ω
      A13-20 (STA) - 2 (ST relay) Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

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

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

    B

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM - ST RELAY - CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)) Click here

    C

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  11. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the ignition switch assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  12. 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
      K30-5 (ST1) - C55-4 (B) Always Below 1 Ω
      K30-5 (ST1) - A22-23 (NSW) Always Below 1 Ω
      K30-5 (ST1), C55-4 (B) or A22-23 (NSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

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


    1. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block and 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) - C55-9 (L) Always Below 1 Ω
      2 (ST relay), C55-9 (L) or A22-30 (STA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

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

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

  14. 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 engine room relay block and 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
      C55-9 (L) - A22-29 (STA) Always Below 1 Ω
      C55-9 (L), A22-29 (STA), 2 (ST relay) or A13-20 (STA) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  15. 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
      A13-9 (STAR) - C55-4 (B) Always Below 1 Ω
      A13-9 (STAR) - A22-23 (NSW) Always Below 1 Ω
      A13-9 (STAR), C55-4 (B) or A22-23 (NSW) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    GO TO SMART ENTRY AND START SYSTEM Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

  16. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)


    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 / Engine and ECT / Data List / Starter Signal.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter Signal

    5. Check the value displayed on the GTS when the ignition switch is turned to ON and the engine is cranked.

      OK
      Condition GTS Display (Starter Signal)
      Ignition switch ON OFF
      Cranking position 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 RELAY - ECM)