DESCRIPTION
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)
INSPECT STARTER RELAY (ST)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - CLUTCH START SWITCH)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE)
INSPECT STARTER
INSPECT CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH - ECM)
CHECK IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ENTRY AND START SYSTEM
REPLACE ECM
CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH - IGNITION SWITCH)
SFI system - Starter Signal Circuit
Description
While the engine is being cranked, current flows from terminal ST1 of the ignition switch*1 or terminal STAR of the main body ECU*2 to the park/neutral position switch (for automatic transmission) or clutch start switch (for manual transmission) and also flows to terminal STA of the ECM (STA Signal).
Wiring diagram
Refer to DTC P0617.
Inspection procedure
1.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) |
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
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Turn the ignition switch to ON.
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Turn the intelligent tester on.
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Starter Signal.
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Read values.
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Check the result when the ignition switch is turned to ON and when the engine is started.
OK:
Condition |
Display (Starter Signal) |
Ignition switch ON |
OFF |
Engine is started |
ON |
2.INSPECT STARTER RELAY (ST) |
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Inspect the starter relay (ST).
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REPLACE STARTER RELAY (ST) |
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3.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - CLUTCH START SWITCH) |

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Disconnect the clutch start switch.
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Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Open):
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
ST relay (1) - A49-2*1 |
Always |
Below 1 ? |
ST relay (1) - e1-2*2 |
Always |
Below 1 ? |
Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
ST relay (1) or A49-2*1 - Body ground |
Always |
10 k? or higher |
ST relay (1) or e1-2*2 - Body ground |
Always |
10 k? or higher |
*1: for LHD
*2: for RHD
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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4.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE) |

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Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block.
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Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
ST relay (2) - ST relay (5) |
Always |
11 to 14 V |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STARTER RELAY (ST) - BATTERY, BODY GROUND) |
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Inspect the starter (for 1.4 kW Type) .
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Inspect the starter (for 2.0 kW Type) .
Result
Result |
Proceed to |
OK |
A |
NG (for 1.4 kW Type) |
B |
NG (for 2.0 kW Type) |
C |
A |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STARTER - STARTER RELAY (ST), BATTERY) |
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6.INSPECT CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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Inspect the clutch start switch (for LHD) .
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Inspect the clutch start switch (for RHD) .
Result
Result |
Proceed to |
OK |
A |
NG (for LHD) |
B |
NG (for RHD) |
C |
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REPLACE CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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REPLACE CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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7.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH - ECM) |

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Disconnect the clutch start switch connector.
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Disconnect the ECM connector.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Open):
for LHD
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
A49-2 - A38-48 (STA) |
Always |
Below 1 ? |
for RHD
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
e1-2 - A52-48 (STA) |
Always |
Below 1 ? |
Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
for LHD
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
A49-2 or A38-48 (STA) - Body ground |
Always |
10 k? or higher |
for RHD
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
e1-2 or A52-48 (STA) - Body ground |
Always |
10 k? or higher |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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8.CHECK IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ENTRY AND START SYSTEM |
Result
Result |
Proceed to |
w/ Entry and Start System |
A |
w/o Entry and Start System |
B |
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Replace the ECM .
10.CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED |
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Check the starter operation.
OK:
Malfunction has been repaired successfully.
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GO TO ENTRY AND START SYSTEM (ENGINE DOES NOT START) |
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11.INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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Inspect the ignition switch assembly .
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REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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12.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH - IGNITION SWITCH) |

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Disconnect the clutch start switch connector.
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Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Open):
for LHD
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
A49-1 - E93-3 (ST1) |
Always |
Below 1 ? |
for RHD
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
e1-1 - E93-3 (ST1) |
Always |
Below 1 ? |
Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
for LHD
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
A49-1 or E93-3 (ST1) - Body ground |
Always |
10 k? or higher |
for RHD
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
e1-1 or E93-3 (ST1) - Body ground |
Always |
10 k? or higher |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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OK |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH - BATTERY) |
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