Starter Signal Circuit [09/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure

1. Check if the engine can be cranked.

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   Engine cannot be cranked	A
   Engine can be cranked	B

Result: 

B 

See step  13

Result: 

A 

See step  2

1. Connect the Techstream to DLC3.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
3. Turn the Techstream on.
4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Primary / Starter Signal.

   Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

   Tester Display
   Starter Signal

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

   OK

   Condition	Techstream Display (Starter Signal)
   Engine switch on (IG)	OFF
   Engine started	ON

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

See step  10

Result: 

OK 

See step  3

1. Inspect the ST relay.

   Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [09/2014 - ]

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE RELAY (ST RELAY) 

Result: 

OK 

See step  4

1. Inspect the starter assembly.

   Refer to INSPECTION [09/2014 - ]

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2014 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  5

1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 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) - F45-1 (ST)	Always	Below 1 Ω
   3 (ST relay) or F45-1 (ST) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

Result: 

OK 

See step  6

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
   G3-1 (B) - Body ground	Always	11 to 14 V

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

Result: 

OK 

See step  7

1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 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

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

Result: 

OK 

See step  8

1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 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
   F26-5 (L) - 2 (ST relay)	Always	Below 1 Ω
   A13-12 (STA) - 2 (ST relay)	Always	Below 1 Ω

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

Result: 

OK 

See step  9

1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 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 relay) - Body ground	Always	11 to 14 V

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

GO TO SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - 01/2023] 

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly.

   Refer to INSPECTION [09/2014 - ]

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2014 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  11

1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
3. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
4. Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
5. Disconnect the TCM connector.
6. Disconnect the TCM connector.
7. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

   Standard Resistance

   Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
   F26-5 (L) - A78-20 (STA)	Always	Below 1 Ω
   F26-5 (L), A78-20 (STA), 2 (ST relay), A13-12 (STA) or A79-15 (STA) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

Result: 

OK 

See step  12

1. Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
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
   A13-10 (STAR) - F26-4 (B)	Always	Below 1 Ω
   A13-10 (STAR) - A78-31 (NSW)	Always	Below 1 Ω
   A13-10 (STAR), F26-4 (B) or A78-31 (NSW) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

GO TO SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - 01/2023] 

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

1. Connect the Techstream to DLC3.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
3. Turn the Techstream on.
4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Primary / Starter Signal.

   Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

   Tester Display
   Starter Signal

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

   OK

   Condition	Techstream Display (Starter Signal)
   Engine switch on (IG)	OFF
   Engine started	ON

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2014 - 11/2017] 

Result: 

NG 

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