• The starter interlock prevents a false start of the vehicle at engine start and assures safety. If the clutch pedal is not depressed, engine starting is inhibited.
Construction
• The starter interlock switch is located on the clutch pedal.
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Operation
• The starter interlock switch rod is pressed by the depression of the clutch pedal. At this time, the starter interlock switch is turned on, and by establishing a circuit, engine starting (from starter) permission is transmitted to the PCM and start stop unit.
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Fail-safe
DTC
Fail-safe
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• Flashes the i-stop warning light (amber) and inhibits engine-stop by operating the i-stop function. (with i-stop)