NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK [ZJ, Z6]

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NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK [ZJ, Z6]

B3E010318881W36

3 | WILL NOT CRANK
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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 drive plate
• Immobilizer system and/or circuit malfunction (if equipped)
• Immobilizer system operating properly. (Ignition key is not registered.)

Diagnostic procedure

STEP | INSPECTION | RESULTS | ACTION
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1

  Note

  • The following test should be perform for vehicles with immobilizer system. Go to Step 8 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. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSPECTION.)
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 the appropriate DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [ZJ, Z6].)
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 Is there any malfunction? | Yes | Repair or replace suspected wiring harness and connector.
No | Go to the next step.
6 | Inspect for the following wiring harnesses and connectors: • Between PCM terminal 1W and instrument cluster terminal 1O • Between PCM terminal 1S and instrument cluster terminal 1M Is there any malfunction? | Yes | Repair or replace suspected wiring harness and connector.
No | Go to the next step.
7 | Change the selector lever in the P or N position. (ATX) Is there continuity between the PCM terminal 1AB and the starter relay? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace the wiring harness.

8

Inspect following:
• Battery connection
• Battery condition
• Transaxle is in Park or Neutral. (ATX)
• Fuses
Are all items normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No | Service if necessary. Repeat Step 8.
9 | Is clicking sound heard from the starter when the ignition switch is turned to START position? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Go to Step 11.
10 | Inspect the starting system. (See STARTER INSPECTION.) Is starting system normal? | Yes | Inspect for seized/hydrolocked the engine, flywheel or drive plate. (See FLYWHEEL INSPECTION.)
No | Repair or replace the components as required.
11 | Do any other electrical accessories work? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Inspect the charging system. (See BATTERY INSPECTION.) (See GENERATOR INSPECTION [ZJ, Z6].)

12

  Note

  • The Following test should be performed on ATX only. For MTX, go to the next step.

Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Access TR PID.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Is TR PID indicated P/N when selecting the P or N position?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No | Inspect the TR switch adjustment. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION.) • If the TR switch is adjusted properly, inspect for open circuit between the TR switch and the PCM terminal 1X or starter.

13

Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Retrieve any continuous memory DTCs.
Are there any continuous memory DTCs displayed?

Yes

DTC is displayed:

Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [ZJ, Z6].)

Communication error message is displayed:

Inspect for following:
• Open circuit in wiring harness between main relay and PCM terminal 1BF, or 1BG (ATX)
• Open circuit in wiring harness between main relay terminal B and PCM terminal 1AW
• The main relay is stuck open.
• Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 2BH, 2AZ or 2BD)
• 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
14 | 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. (See DTC TABLE [ZJ, Z6].)
No | No DTC is displayed: Inspect following: • START circuit in ignition switch • Open circuit in wiring harness between ignition switch and starter

15

Verify test results.
• If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
(See ENGINE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ZJ, Z6].)
• 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 INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, Z6].)