NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK [LF, L3]


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WILL NOT CRANK

DESCRIPTION

The starter does not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Open starter circuit between ignition switch and starter
• TR switch malfunction (ATX)
• TR switch misadjustment (ATX)
• Low or dead battery
• Charging system malfunction
• Starter malfunction
• Seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel or driveplate
• Immobilizer system and/or circuit malfunction (if equipped)
• Immobilizer system operating properly (Ignition key is not registered)

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
Note
• The following test should be performed for vehicles with immobilizer system. Go to Step 7 for vehicles without immobilizer system.
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Do the following conditions appear?
• The engine is not completely started.
• DTC P1260 is displayed.
Yes

Both conditions appear:

Go to Step 4.
No

Either or other condition appears:

Go to the next step.
2
Is the coil connector securely connected to the coil?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Connect the coil connector securely.
Return to Step 1.
3
Does the security light illuminate?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Inspect the instrument cluster and wiring harness.
4
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2 and retrieve DTC.
DTC

B1213, B1600, B1601, B1602, B1681, B2103, B2139, B2141, B2431, U2510

Yes
Go to appropriate DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
5
Inspect for the following wiring harnesses and connectors:
• Between coil terminal A and instrument cluster terminal 2Q
• Between coil terminal B and instrument cluster terminal 2S
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness and connector.
No
Go to the next step.
6
Inspect for the following wiring harnesses and connectors:
• Between PCM terminal 1AI and instrument cluster terminal 1I
• Between coil terminal 1AM and instrument cluster terminal 1K
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness and connector.
No
Go to the next step.
7
Inspect the following:
• Battery connection
• Battery condition
• Fuses
• Transaxle in Park or Neutral (ATX)
Are all items normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Service if necessary.
Repeat Step 7.
8
Is clicking sound heard from starter when the ignition switch is turned to START?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to Step 14.
9
Inspect the starting system.
Is starting system normal?
Yes
Inspect for seized/hydrolocked engine or flywheel or drive plate.
No
Repair or replace components as required.
10
Do any other electrical accessories function?
Yes
Go to the next step. (ATX)
Got to Step 12. (MTX)
No
Inspect charging system.
11
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
Access TR PID.
Is TR PID indicated P/N when selection P or N position?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Inspect TR switch is adjusted properly, inspect for open or short circuit between TR switch and PCM terminal 1S or starter.
12
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
Access TR PID.
Is TR PID indicated P/N when selection P or N position?
Yes
Go to the next step.

Communication error message is displayed:

Inspect for following:
• Open circuit in wiring harness between main relay and PCM terminal 1BE
• Open circuit in wiring harness between main relay terminal B and PCM terminal 1AT
• Main relay is stuck open.
• Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 1BH, 1AZ, 1BD, 1BC or 1BG)
• Poor connection of vehicle body GND
No

No DTC is displayed:

Inspect following:
• START circuit in ignition switch
• Open circuit in wiring harness between ignition switch and starter
13
Retrieve any KOEO DTCs using WDS or equivalent.
Are there DTCs displayed during KOEO inspection?
Yes

DTC is displayed:

Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.
No

No DTC is displayed:

Inspect the following:
• START circuit in ignition switch
• Open circuit in wiring harness between ignition switch and starter
14
Verify test results.
• If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
• If malfunction remains, inspect related Service information perform repair or diagnosis.
- If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed.
- If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace the PCM.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3].)