Is the res
istance greater than 5 ohms?
Yes REPAIR the high resistance circui t. For additional information, refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR
the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
No GO to B1
.
PINPOINT TES
T B : DTC P1245, P1246; ENGINE CRANK SIGNAL HIGH/LOW VOLTAGE
TE
S
T
CONDITIONS
D E
TAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK
THE STARTER
RELAY 'ACTIV
ATE' SIGNAL AT THE RELAY BASE
Re
move the starter relay.
1
Turn the ignition swi
t
ch to the CRANK
position.
2
Measure t
he resistance between th
e relay base, pin 02 and GROUND.
3
Is the res
istance greater than 5 ohms?
Yes GO to B2
.
No Check t
he starter relay supply circui
ts and relay operation. For additi onal information, refer to the
wiring diagrams. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
B2: CHECK THE STARTER
RELAY 'A
CTIVATE' SIGNAL AT THE ECM
Disc
onnect the battery negative terminal.
1
D
i
sconnect the ECM electrical connector (EM11 for vehicles with AJ26 engine
, EM82 for vehicles with
AJ27 engine).
2
R e
connect the battery negative terminal.
Vehicles with AJ26 engine:
Meas ure t
he resistance between EM11, pin 06 (GO) and GROUND
Vehicles with AJ27 engine:
Meas ure t
he resistance between EM82, pin 02 (GO) and GROUND
3
Is th
e res
istance greater than 5 ohms?
Yes GO to B3
.
No
IN
STALL a new starter relay. TEST
the system for normal operation.
B3: CHECK THE STARTER
RELAY/ECM/BPM CIRCUIT FOR HIGH RESISTANCE
Di sc
onnect the battery negative terminal.
1
Disc
onne
ct the BPM electrical connector, FC15.
Vehicles with AJ26 engine:
Meas ure t
he resistance between the relay
base, pin 02 and EM11, pin 06 (GO)
Measure t
he resistance between the relay
base, pin 02 and FC15, pin 73 (GO)
Vehicles with AJ27 engine:
Meas ure t
he resistance between the relay
base, pin 02 and EM82, pin 02 (GO)
Measure t
he resistance between the relay
base, pin 02 and FC15, pin 73 (GO)
2
Is either resistance greater
than 5 ohms?
Yes REPAIR the high resistance circui t. For additional information, refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR
the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
No GO to B4
.
B4: CHECK THE STARTER
RE
LAY/ECM/BPM CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO HIGH VOLTAGE
Re
connect the battery negative terminal.
1
Meas
ure t
he voltage between the
relay base, pin 02 and GROUND.
2
Is the volt
age greater than 6 volts?
Starting System - Starter Motor
Remo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
1.
Op
en the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Disc
onnect the batt
ery ground cable.
Re
move the battery cover.
3. Place the vehicle on a ramp.
4. Working from below the vehicle, remove the power steering
rack for access. Refer to Operation 57.10.01.
5. Disc
onnect the starter motor main terminal.
1. Reposition the rubber b oot from the main terminal.
2. Remove the nut from the starter motor main terminal.
3. Disconnect the main cable from the terminal.
6. Di
sconnect the starter motor solenoid terminal.
1. Reposition the rubber boot from the terminal.
2. Remove the nut from the solenoid terminal.
3. Disconnect the cable from the terminal.
7. Remove the starter mo tor securing bolts.
1. Remove the upper securing bolt. Preferably, use a short 13 mm spanner or a Snap On Half Moon
spanner CMX1113 to initially loosen the bolt. (Refer
to the next step).
2. Remove the lower securing bolt.
3. Carefully remove the starter motor.
I
nstallation
8.
The u
pper bolt may be removed (a
fter loosening) using a 3/8"
square drive 13 mm socket, ex tensions and U.J as shown.
1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten
the starter motor securing bolts to 38-48 Nm.
2. Refit the steering rack as detail ed in Operation 57.10.01. Refill
the reservoir with the reco mmended fluid and bleed the
steering system.
3. Lower the ramp. Remove the protection sheets and close the
engine compartment cover.
4. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
R
eset the radio informat
ion and the clock.
Page 2
of 2
• NO
TE: When performing electrical voltag
e or resistance tests, always use a digital multimeter (DMM) accurate to 3
decimal places, and with an up-t o-date calibration certificate. When testing resistance, always take the resistance of the
DMM leads into account.
• NOTE: Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic ro utines involving pinpoint tests.
Sym
ptom Chart
Sy
m
ptom
Possib
l
e source
Acti
o
n
Engine
cranks, but does
not fire
Secu
rit
y system /Immobiliser
engaged
Harness Fue l
system
ECM fault
Contact deal er techni
cal support for
information on security system. Check fuel
system pressure,
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(310
-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
For ECM tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
Engine cranks and
fi
res, but will not
start
Fu
el pump relay
Fuel
pump
Cyl
i
nder compression loss
(short-term. Refer to bulletin; 303-52)
Engine coolan t
temperature
(ECT) sensor
Spark plugs fouled, gapp
ed
incorrectly
Ignition coil fail
ure(s)
Check f
o
r water ingress into
spark plug wells
HT sho rt to ground (tracking)
check rubber
boots for
cracks/damage
Fo
r fuel pump relay tests,
REFER to: Fuel Charging and Controls
(303
-04
Fuel Charging and Controls, Diagnosis and Testing).
Check fuel pressure,
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(310
-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
For compression loss, REFER to the technical service bulletins. For ECT sensor tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For spark plug tests, GO to Pinpoint Test B.
.
For ign i
tion system tests, GO to Pinpoint Test
A.
.
Diff
icult to start cold
Batt
ery Fuel
pump
Cyl
i
nder compression loss
(short-term. Refer to bulletin; 303-52)
Spark plugs fouled, gapp
ed
incorrectly
F o
r battery information,
REFER to: Battery and Cables
(414
-01 Battery,
Mounting and Cables, Description and Operation).
Check fuel pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(310
-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
For compression loss, REFER to the technical service bulletins. For spark plug tests, GO to
Pinpoint Test B.
. For ig
nition system tests, GO
to Pinpoint Test A.
.
Diff
icult to start hot
Roc
h
ester valve
Injec
t
or leak
Purge
val
ve
Fue
l
pump
Engine coolan
t
temperature
(ECT) sensor
F or R
ochester
valve test,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For injector leak test, REFER to technical
service bulletins. Check fuel pressure. For evaporative emissions components,
REFER to: Evaporative Emissions
(303
-13
Evaporative Emissions, Diagnosis and Testing).
For ECT sensor tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
D iff
icult to start after hot soak
(vehicle standing after engine has reached operating temperature)
Roc h
ester valve
Injec
t
or leak
Purge
val
ve
Fue
l
pump
Engine coolan
t
temperature
(ECT) sensor
F or R
ochester
valve test,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For injector leak test, REFER to technical service bulletins. Check fuel pressure,
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(310
-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
system fo
r normal operation.
No GO to A3
.
A3
: CHECK THE IGNITION COIL GROUND CIRCUIT FOR HIGH RESISTANCE
Turn the ignition swi
tch to the OFF
position.
1
Disc
onnect the relevant ignition module
electrical connector(s), EM27 and EM29.
2
Meas
ure the resistance between:
Cy
l 1 PI18, pin 2 (GU) and EM27, pin 08 (GU)
Cy
l 2 PI22, pin 2 (GB) and EM29 pin 08 (GB)
Cy
l 3 PI19, pin 2 (GR) and EM29, pin 11 (GR)
Cy
l 4 PI23, pin 2 (GS)
and EM27, pin 07 (GS)
Cy
l 5 PI20, pin 2 (GO) and EM29, pin 07 (GO)
Cy
l 6 PI24, pin 2 (GK) and EM27, pin 12 (GK)
Cy
l 7 PI21, pin 2 (GW) and EM27, pin 11 (GW)
Cy
l 8 PI25, pin 2 (GP) an
d EM29, pin 12 (GP)
3
Is th
e resistance greater than 5 ohms?
Yes REPAIR the high resistance circui t. This circuit includes in-line connector, PI01. For additional
information, refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No GO to A4
.
A4:
CHECK THE POWER SUPPLIES TO THE IGNITION MODULES
Turn the ignition swi
tch to the ON
position.
1
Meas
ure the voltage between EM27, pin 10 (PW) and GROUND.
2
Meas
ure the voltage between EM29, pin 10 (PW) and GROUND.
3
Are both
voltages greater than 10 volts?
Yes GO to A5
.
No
REPAIR the circuit between EM27, pin 10 (PW) and/or EM29, pin 10 (PW). This circuit includes the
ignition coil relay, and the harness splice, EMS22. For additional information, refer to the wiring
diagrams.
A5:
CHECK THE GROUNDS TO THE IGNITION MODULES
Turn the ignition swi
tch to the OFF
position.
1
Meas
ure the resistance between EM27, pin 09 (B) and GROUND.
2
Meas
ure the resistance between EM27, pin 09 (B) and GROUND.
3
Is either resi
stance
greater than 5 ohms?
Yes REPAIR the high resistance circui t. This circuit includes the harness splice, EMS04. For additional
information, refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No GO to A6
.
A6: CHECK
THE CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE IGNITION
MODULES AND THE ECM FOR HIGH RESISTANCE
Di
sconnect the battery negative terminal.
1
D
isconnect the ECM electrical connector, EM13.
2
Meas
ure the resistance between the following:
Cy
l 1 EM27, pin 02 (LGU) and EM13, pin 26 (LGU)
Cy
l 2 EM29, pin 02 (LGP) and EM13, pin 34 (LGP)
Cy
l 3 EM29, pin 05 (LGW) and EM13, pin 25 (LGW)
Cy
l 4 EM27, pin 03 (LGS) and EM13, pin 33 (LGS)
Cy
l 5 EM29, pin 03 (LGO) and EM13, pin 24 (LGO)
Cy
l 6 EM27, pin 06 (LGR) and EM13, pin 32 (LGR)
Cy
l 7 EM27, pin 05 (LGK) and EM13, pin 23 (LGK)
Cy
l 8 EM29, pin 06 (LGY) and EM13, pin 31 (LGY)
3
Is th
e resistance greater than 5 ohms?
Yes REPAIR the high resistance circuit. For additional information, refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR the
DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No INSTALL a new ignition module for the affected cy linder(s). CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for
normal operation. If the DTC is re peated, contact dealer technical support for advice on possible ECM
failure.
Engine Igni
tion - Ignition Coil-On-Plug LH
Re
moval and Installation
Remov
al
Installation
1. Disc
onnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see SRO
86.15.19 for further information).
2. Re
move the coolant expansion tank for access.
R
emove screw.
Position tank aside an
d secu
re with suitable tie.
3. Re
move coil on-plug cover.
R
emove six bolts.
R
emove cover.
Cle
an mating faces.
4. D
etach harness from retain
ing clips as necessary and
disconnect relevant coil connector.
5. R
emove relevant ignition coil.
Re
move bolts.
Re
move coil.
Engine Igni
tion - Ignition Coil-On-Plug RH
Re
moval and Installation
Remov
al
Installation
1. Disc
onnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see SRO
86.15.19 for further information).
2. Remove the air intake tube / meter / air cleaner cover for
access; refer to 19.10.30.
3. Re
move coil on-plug cover.
R
emove six bolts.
R
emove cover.
Cle
an mating faces.
4. D
etach harness from retain
ing clips as necessary and
disconnect relevant coil connector.
5. R
emove relevant ignition coil.
Re
move bolts.
Re
move coil.
1. Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure.
Engine Igni
tion - Ignition Module
Re
moval and Installation
Remov
al
Installation
1.
Disc
onnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see SRO
86.15.19 for further information).
2. Disc
onnect connector from ignition control module.
3. Re
move fixings securing module.
Re
move module
1. Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure.