Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
HINT:
- The following troubleshooting flowchart is based on the premise that the engine is cranked normally. If the engine will not crank, proceed to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
- READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)
- Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
- Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / STARTER SIG.
- Confirm the starter signal status when the ignition switch is operated.
OK
IGNITION SWITCH POSITION REFERENCE CHARTIgnition Switch Position STARTER SIG ON OFF Start ON
OK: REPLACE ECM
NG: Go to next step
- INSPECT PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
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- Move the shift lever to the P or N position.
- Disconnect the P1 PNP switch connector.
- Measure the resistance of the PNP switch.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Shift Position Specified Condition 9-6 P or N Below 1 Ω
NG: REPLACE PARK/ NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
OK: Go to next step
- READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)
- Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
- Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / STARTER SIG.
- Confirm the starter signal status when the ignition switch is operated.
OK
IGNITION SWITCH POSITION REFERENCE CHARTIgnition Switch Position STARTER SIG ON OFF Start ON
OK: SYSTEM OK
NG: Go to next step
- INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH
- Measure the resistance of the ignition switch.
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Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition 7 (AM2) - 8 (ST2) ON Below 1 Ω 7 (AM2) - 8 (ST2) START 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND GO TO NEXT STEP
OK: Go to next step
- Measure the resistance of the ignition switch.
- READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)
- Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
- Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / STARTER SIG.
- Confirm the starter signal status when the ignition switch is operated.
OK
IGNITION SWITCH POSITION REFERENCE CHARTIgnition Switch Position STARTER SIG ON OFF Start ON
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: SYSTEM OK
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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