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STARTER DOES NOT WORK [EV6A-EL, EV6AX-EL]

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Troubleshooting item

Starter does not work

Description

•  Starter does not work even when in P or N position.

Possible cause

1.  Wiring harness between TCM terminal J and PCM terminal 2BD malfunction

2.  Wiring harness between TCM terminal J and body control module (BCM) terminal 2U malfunction

3.  Engine control system malfunction

System wiring diagram

•  Not applicable

Connector diagram

•  Not applicable

Troubleshooting item	Starter does not work
Description	• Starter does not work even when in P or N position.
Possible cause	1. Wiring harness between TCM terminal J and PCM terminal 2BD malfunction 2. Wiring harness between TCM terminal J and body control module (BCM) terminal 2U malfunction 3. Engine control system malfunction
System wiring diagram	• Not applicable
Connector diagram	• Not applicable

Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Results

Action

1

INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND PCM

•  Switch the ignition off.

•  Disconnect the PCM connector and TCM connector.

•  Visually inspect for pin deformity, open circuit, or wiring harness non-insulation between TCM terminal J and PCM terminal 2BD.

•  Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

No

Go to the next step.

2

INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)

•  Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector.

•  Visually inspect for pin deformity, open circuit, or wiring harness non-insulation between TCM terminal J and body control module (BCM) terminal 2U.

•  Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

No

Go to the next step.

3

INSPECT IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM AND ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MALFUNCTION

•  Perform the symptom troubleshooting “WILL NOT CRANK”.
(See WILL NOT CRANK [SKYACTIV-G (E)].)

•  Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

No

Symptom troubleshooting is completed.

Step	Inspection	Results	Action
1	INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND PCM • Switch the ignition off. • Disconnect the PCM connector and TCM connector. • Visually inspect for pin deformity, open circuit, or wiring harness non-insulation between TCM terminal J and PCM terminal 2BD. • Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) • Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector. • Visually inspect for pin deformity, open circuit, or wiring harness non-insulation between TCM terminal J and body control module (BCM) terminal 2U. • Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM AND ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MALFUNCTION • Perform the symptom troubleshooting “WILL NOT CRANK”. (See WILL NOT CRANK [SKYACTIV-G (E)].) • Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.
3		No	Symptom troubleshooting is completed.