Fault In The Starter Motor Relay Circuit

Fault in the starter motor relay circuit

Checking the key code




- Ignition on.
- Select scrolling list under MONITOR TEST.
Check CODE STORED.





Is CODE STORED YES displayed?

Yes - Checking the control module

No - Programming keys
Programming keys

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Checking the control module




- Ignition on.
- Select SCROLL LIST under MONITOR TEST
Check RELAY OUT.





Is RELAY OUT LOW displayed?

Yes - Check for an intermittent short-circuit

No - Fault counter
Fault counter

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Fault counter
Read off diagnostic trouble code (DTC), the status message and fault counter according to Read off fault counter Read Off Fault Counter.

Does the fault counter display zero (0)?

Yes - Checking permanent short-circuit

No - Check for an intermittent short-circuit

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Check for an intermittent short-circuit
Check the cable between control module terminal #2 and starter motor relay connector terminal #2 for an intermittent short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring And Terminals. Intermittent Faults.
On vehicles with automatic transmission: Also check the Park / Neutral position (PNP) switch and its cables for an intermittent short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring And Terminals. Intermittent Faults.













Select "Continue" when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Verification

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Checking permanent short-circuit
Check the cable between control module terminal #2 and starter motor relay connector terminal #2 for a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault.
On vehicles with automatic transmission: Also check the Park / Neutral position (PNP) switch and its cables for permanent short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault.













Select "Continue" when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Verification

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Programming keys
The ignition key is faulty because it is not one of the car's approved keys. Program the key according to Add a key Add A Key.





Select "Continue" when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.




- Ignition on.
Erase the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
Try to start the car.





Does the car start?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILEDPAPER

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the key code

FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

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