ECD SYSTEM Starter Signal Circuit

DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, current flows from terminal ST1 of the ignition switch to the park/neutral position switch and also flows to terminal STA of the ECM (STA Signal).

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P0617 Click here.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note


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

  • After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration Click here and initialization Click here.

Tech Tips

This chart is based on the premise that the engine can crank normally. If the engine cannot crank normally, proceed to Problem Symptoms Table Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. 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.

    5. Read the value.

      OK
      Ignition Switch Condition Starter Signal
      ON OFF
      START ON

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STARTER RELAY [ST] - ECM) Click here

    OK

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

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STARTER RELAY [ST] - ECM)


    1. Remove the ST relay from the instrument panel relay block.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      ST relay terminal 2 - B97-29 (STA) Always Below 1 Ω
      ST relay terminal 2 or B97-29 (STA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reinstall the ST relay.

    5. Reconnect the ECM connector.


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STARTER RELAY [ST] - ECM)

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here