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Starter Relay Circuit

STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT


CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
When the theft deterrent system is activated, contact (a) in the ECU becomes open, creating an open circuit in terminal ST circuit and making the starter inoperative (starter cut).

In this condition, if the following operation is done, the contact (a) in the ECU is grounded, thus cancelling the starter cut:

- The front LH and RH door is unlocked with a key.


Starter Relay Circuit:






WIRING DIAGRAM


Inspection Procedure / Starter Relay Circuit:






INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: This troubleshooting is based on the premise that engine cranking occurs. If the engine does not crank, proceed to engine troubleshooting. Powertrain Management