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NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

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2016 – MX-5 – Engine

NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

3

WILL NOT CRANK

DESCRIPTION

  • Starter does not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Poor connection of push button start connector

  • Instrument cluster or related wiring harness malfunction

  • Immobilizer system malfunction

  • PCM continuous memory DTC is stored

  • Open circuit in wiring harness between the following terminals:

    • Main relay terminal E—PCM terminal 2K

    • Main relay terminal C—PCM terminal 2S, 1CK

    • DLC-2—PCM terminal 2AK, 2AL

  • Main relay malfunction (stuck open)

  • Open or poor ground circuit

  • Poor connection of vehicle body ground

  • Battery malfunction

  • Fuse malfunction

  • Starter relay malfunction

  • Starter relay related wiring harness malfunction

    • Between starter relay terminal E and PCM terminal 2AZ

    • Between starter relay terminal E and start stop unit terminal 1D

    • Between start stop unit terminal 2V and starter relay terminal A

  • Following circuit malfunction:

    • Between battery positive terminal and starter terminal 1A

    • Between battery positive terminal and starter relay terminal D

    • Between starter relay terminal C and starter terminal 2A

  • Starter interlock switch and related wiring harness malfunction (MT)

  • TR switch and related wiring harness malfunction (AT)

  • Starting system malfunction

  • Following circuit and/or connector malfunction:

    • Between push button start terminal A and start stop unit terminal 1AC

    • Between push button start terminal B and start stop unit terminal 1AE

    • Between start stop unit terminal 2M—BCM terminal 2D

    • Between start stop unit terminal 2O—BCM terminal 2C

    • Between BCM terminal 3C—PCM terminal 2AK

    • Between BCM terminal 3D—PCM terminal 2AL

  • Seized engine, flywheel (MT) or drive plate (AT)

  • Engine damage during compression due to liquid (such as water, fuel, or engine oil) penetration into cylinder

WARNING:

  • The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:

    • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.

    • Highly pressurized fuel may spray out if the fuel line is cut. Due to the following dangers occurring with a fuel spray, always complete the “Fuel Line Safety Procedure” to prevent the fuel from spraying. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

      • Fuel may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.

      • If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.

    • Fuel is highly flammable and dangerous. Fuel line spills and leakage can cause serious injury or death, and damage to equipment. Always refer to the “Quick Release Connector Removal/Installation (fuel system)” before performing the fuel hose installation, and execute the “Fuel Leakage Inspection” after installation. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

CAUTION:

  • Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign matter.

CAUTION:

  • Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.

Related PIDs

Item (definition)

Unit/Condition

Definition

Condition/Specification (Reference)

VPWR

V

Battery positive voltage

  • Displays battery voltage

Diagnostic Procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1

DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM OR OTHER

  • Are any of the following conditions present?

    • Engine does not start completely.

    • PCM DTC P1260:00 is displayed.

Yes

Both conditions present:

  • Go to Step 4.

No

Either or other condition present:

  • Go to the next step.

2

INSPECT PUSH BUTTON START CONNECTOR CONNECTION

  • Inspect the connection of push button start connector.

  • Is the push button start connector securely connected to the coil antenna?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Reconnect the push button start securely, then repeat from Step 1.

3

DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR OTHER

  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off).

  • Does the security indicator light flash?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Inspect the following wiring harness and connectors:

  • Instrument cluster terminal B—BCM terminal 2D

  • Instrument cluster terminal D—BCM terminal 2C

  • BCM terminal 3C—PCM terminal 2AK

  • BCM terminal 3D—PCM terminal 2AL

    • If there is any malfunction:

      • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

Inspect the instrument cluster.

(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSPECTION.)

4

VERIFY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DTC

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [START STOP UNIT].)

No

Go to the next step.

5

VERIFY PCM DTC

Yes

Continuous memory DTC is displayed:

Communication error message is displayed:

  • Inspect the following:

    • Open circuit in wiring harness between main relay terminal E and PCM terminal 2K

    • Open circuit in wiring harness between main relay terminal C and PCM terminal 1CK or 2S

    • Main relay (stuck open)

    • Open or short circuit in wiring harness between DLC-2 and PCM terminal 2AK or 2AL

    • Open or poor ground circuit (PCM terminal 1BZ, 1CL, 1CP, 1CT, 1CX, 1DB, 1DH, 1DL and 2AA)

    • Poor connection of vehicle body ground

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

No

Go to the next step.

6

INSPECT POWER SUPPLY

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Inspect the following:

7

DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS STARTER RELAY CONTROL SIGNAL CIRCUIT OR OTHER

  • Switch the ignition to START.

  • Is a clicking sound heard from the starter relay?

Yes

Go to Step 21.

No

AT:

  • Go to Step 11.

MT:

  • Go to the next step.

8

DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH OR OTHER

  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Short the starter interlock switch terminals A and B (wiring harness-side) using a jumper wire.

  • Switch the ignition to START.

  • Does the engine start?

Yes

Inspect the starter interlock switch.

(See STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

No

Go to the next step.

9

INSPECT STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH CONNECTOR CONDITION

  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the starter interlock switch connector.

  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace the connector and/or terminals, then repeat Step 7.

No

Go to the next step.

10

INSPECT STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

  • Verify that the starter interlock switch connector is disconnected.

  • Inspect for continuity between starter interlock switch terminal B (wiring harness-side) and body ground.

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Go to Step 14.

No

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between starter interlock switch terminal B and body ground.

    If there is a common connector:

  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:

  • Inspect for the following:

    • Open circuit between starter interlock switch and body ground

    • Loose or lifting ground point

      • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

Repeat Step 7.

11

DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS TR SWITCH OR OTHER

  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Short the TR switch terminals A and I (wiring harness-side) using a jumper wire.

  • Switch the ignition to START.

  • Does the engine start?

Yes

Inspect the TR switch.

(See TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION [SJ6A-EL].)

No

Go to the next step.

12

INSPECT TR SWITCH CONNECTOR CONDITION

  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the TR switch connector.

  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace the connector and/or terminals, then repeat Step 7.

No

Go to the next step.

13

INSPECT TR SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

  • Verify that the TR switch connector is disconnected.

  • Inspect for continuity between TR switch terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground.

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between TR switch terminal A and body ground.

    If there is a common connector:

  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:

  • Inspect for the following:

    • Open circuit between TR switch and body ground

    • Loose or lifting ground point

      • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

Repeat Step 7.

14

INSPECT STARTER RELAY

  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Remove the starter relay.

    (See RELAY LOCATION.)

  • Inspect the starter relay.

    (See RELAY INSPECTION.)

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Replace the starter relay.

Repeat Step 7.

No

Go to the next step.

15

INSPECT START STOP UNIT CONNECTOR CONDITION

  • Disconnect the start stop unit connector.

  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace the connector and/or terminals, then repeat Step 7.

No

Go to the next step.

16

INSPECT STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND

  • Starter relay is removed.

  • Verify that the starter interlock switch connector is disconnected. (MT)

  • Verify that the TR switch connector is disconnected. (AT)

  • Verify that the start stop unit connector is disconnected.

  • Inspect for continuity between starter relay terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground.

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between starter relay terminal A and start stop unit terminal 2V.

    If there is a common connector:

  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:

  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

Repeat Step 7.

No

Go to the next step.

17

INSPECT STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

  • Starter relay is removed.

  • Verify that the starter interlock switch connector is disconnected. (MT)

  • Verify that the TR switch connector is disconnected. (AT)

  • Verify that the start stop unit connector is disconnected.

  • Inspect for continuity between starter relay terminal A (wiring harness-side) and start stop unit terminal 2V (wiring harness-side).

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between starter relay terminal A and start stop unit terminal 2V.

    If there is a common connector:

  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:

  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.

Repeat Step 7.

18

INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR CONDITION

  • Disconnect the PCM connector.

  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace the connector and/or terminals, then repeat Step 7.

No

Go to the next step.

19

INSPECT STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND

  • Starter relay is removed.

  • Verify that the starter interlock switch connector is disconnected. (MT)

  • Verify that the TR switch connector is disconnected. (AT)

  • Verify that the start stop unit and PCM connectors are disconnected.

  • Inspect for continuity between starter relay terminal E (wiring harness-side) and body ground.

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Starter relay terminal E—PCM terminal 2AZ

  • Starter relay terminal E—Start stop unit terminal 1D

    If there is a common connector:

  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:

  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

Repeat Step 7.

No

Go to the next step.

20

INSPECT STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

  • Starter relay is removed.

  • Verify that the starter interlock switch connector is disconnected. (MT)

  • Verify that the TR switch connector is disconnected. (AT)

  • Verify that the start stop unit and PCM connectors are disconnected.

  • Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side):

    • Starter relay terminal E—PCM terminal 2AZ

    • Starter interlock switch terminal A—PCM terminal 2BD (MT)

    • TR switch terminal I—PCM terminal 2BD (AT)

    • Starter relay terminal E—Start stop unit terminal 1D

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Inspect the start stop unit.

(See START STOP UNIT INSPECTION.)

No

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals:

  • Starter relay terminal E—PCM terminal 2AZ

  • Starter interlock switch terminal A—PCM terminal 2BD (MT)

  • TR switch terminal I—PCM terminal 2BD (AT)

  • Starter relay terminal E—Start stop unit terminal 1D

    If there is a common connector:

  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:

  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.

Repeat Step 7.

21

INSPECT WIRING HARNESS OF STARTER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

  • Inspect the following circuit:

    • Between battery positive terminal and starter terminal 1A

    • Between battery positive terminal and starter relay terminal D

    • Between starter relay terminal C and starter terminal 2A

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace the suspected wiring harness.

No

Go to the next step.

22

INSPECT STARTING SYSTEM

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

No

Go to the next step.

23

INSPECT IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM RELATED CIRCUIT

  • Inspect the following wiring harness and connectors:

    • Between push button start terminal A and start stop unit terminal 1AC

    • Between push button start terminal B and start stop unit terminal 1AE

    • Between start stop unit terminal 2M—BCM terminal 2D

    • Between start stop unit terminal 2O—BCM terminal 2C

    • Between BCM terminal 3C—PCM terminal 2AK

    • Between BCM terminal 3D—PCM terminal 2AL

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

No

Go to the next step.

24

VERIFY PRESENT MALFUNCTION DTC

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

No

Go to the next step.

25

DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS BASE ENGINE OR OTHER

  • Inspect for a seized flywheel (MT) or drive plate (AT).

  • Is the flywheel (MT) or drive plate (AT) seized?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

No

Base engine malfunction or engine damage during compression due to liquid (such as water, fuel, or engine oil) penetration into cylinder.

  • Overhaul or replace the engine.

26

Verify the test results.

  • If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.

    (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

  • If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.

    • If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.

    • If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest.

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