STRTR Relay Malfunction

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION STRTR Relay Malfunction
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the STRTR relay.
  2. Ignition ON, transmission in Park/Neutral. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the relay coil ground circuit terminal and B+.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Probe the STRTR Relay switch B+ circuit terminal with a test lamp that is connected to ground. Verify that the test lamp illuminates.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. Inspect the 175 A MEGA fuse for an open. If the circuit tests normal and the 175 A MEGA fuse is open, test the relay controlled output circuit for a short to ground.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the relay coil ground circuit terminal and the relay coil control circuit terminal.
  5. Ignition ON, transmission in Park/Neutral. Command the Starter Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool, or turn the ignition switch between the START and RUN positions. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the relay coil control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the relay coil control circuit for a short to ground or and open/high resistance. Inspect the STRTR fuse for an open. If the STRTR fuse is open, test the relay controlled output circuit for a short to ground, or replace the starter solenoid (LMM) or starter. If the circuit and fuse test normal, replace the ECM.
  6. Connect the STRTR relay.
  7. Install a test lamp between the starter ring terminal S X2 and ground.
  8. IMPORTANT: The engine may begin to crank.
  9. Ignition ON, transmission in Park, command the Starter Relay ON with a scan tool, or turn the ignition switch to the START position. The test lamp should illuminate.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the crank voltage circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the STRTR relay.
  10. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the starter solenoid (LMM 6.6L Diesel), or the starter (all other engines).
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