Starting System – V6 Page 6D1-2–11
Step Action Yes No
5
Inspect fusible link SBF1, refer to 8A Electrical Body and Chassis.
Is fusible link SBF1 blown? Replace the faulty
fusible link (refer to Note 3).
If the fusible link
blows again, repair
or replace the circuit from SBF1
connection P – 7
and engine
compartment fuse
panel connector B – 63 pin 3, (refer to
Note 2) Go to Step 6
6 Inspect fuse SBF5, refer to 8A Electrical Body and Chassis.
Is fuse SBF5 blown? Replace the faulty
fuse (refer to Note 3).
If the fuse blows again, repair or
replace the circuit from SBF5 to the cabin fuse panel
connector C – 108
pin 2 (refer to Note 2) Go to Step 7
7
Inspect fuse C20, refer to 8A Electrical Body and Chassis.
Is fuse F15 blown? Replace the faulty
fuse (refer to Note 3).
If the fuse blows again, repair or
replace the circuit
from fuse C20 to the ECM connector C –
56 pin 31 (refer to Note 2) Go to Step 8
8 NOTE
On automatic vehicles ensure that park (P) or neutral (N) is
selected.
Turn the headlamps on.
Turn the dome lamps on.
Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
Do the lamps dim? Go to Step 9 Go to Step 10
9
Perform the 3.3 On-Vehicle Testing.
Did you correct the condition?
Go to Step 21 Go to Step 2
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Starting System – V6 Page 6D1-2–12
Step Action Yes No
10
1 Connect Tech 2 to the DLC.
2 Ignition on, engine off.
3 On Tech 2 select: Engine / V6 Engine / Data Display / Data List /
Electrical/Theft Data.
4 On Tech 2 scroll to Crank Request.
5 W hile monitoring Tech 2, turn the ignition switch to START.
Does Tech 2 display the following:
Inactive with the ignition switch in the ON position, Active with the
ignition switch in the START position? Go to Step 15 Go to Step 11
11 1 Disconnect the ECM connector C – 56.
2 Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, back probe between the harness connector C56 – X2 pin 31 and ground.
3 W ith the aid of an assistant, monitor the voltage on the multimeter and turn the ignition switch to START.
• W ith the ignition switch in the START position, the
multimeter should display battery voltage
• W ith the ignition switch in the ON position, the multimeter
should display 0 V
Does the multimeter display as described? Refer to 6C1 - 3
Engine
Management – V6 – Service Operations
for further diagnosis.
Go to Step 21 Go to Step 12
12 Test the ignition switch, refer to 3B Steering.
Is the ignition switch serviceable?
Go to Step 13 Replace the faulty
ignition switch. Refer to 3B
Steering
Go to Step 21
13 Check for short to ground or open circuit from the ignition switch start
terminal to the ECM connector C – 56 pin 31.
W as the circuit serviceable? Go to Step 14 Repair as required
(refer to Note 2).
Go to Step 21
14 Check for short to ground or open circuit from the ignition switch
terminal B1 to the fuse SBF5.
W as the circuit serviceable? Go to Step 2 Repair as required
(refer to Note 2).
Go to Step 21
15 NOTE
This procedure is only required on vehicles fitted with
manual transmissions. If the vehicle is fitted with an
automatic transmission, go to Step 16
1 Scroll to Starter Relay
2 W hile monitoring Tech 2, turn the ignition switch to START.
Does Tech 2 display the following:
Off with the ignition switch in the ON position,
On with the ignition switch in the START position?
Go to Step 21 Go to Step 16
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Starting System – V6 Page 6D1-2–13
Step Action Yes No
16 1 Scroll to Starter Relay
2 Ensure the transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N).
3 W hile monitoring Tech 2, turn the ignition switch to START.
Does Tech 2 display the following:
Off with the ignition switch in the ON position,
On with the ignition switch in the START position?
Go to Step 18 Go to Step 17
17 1 Disconnect the ECM connector C – 56.
2 Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, back probe between the harness connector C – 56 pin 32 and ground.
3 W ith the aid of an assistant, monitor the voltage on the multimeter.
• Place the transmission in park (P), the multimeter should
display 0 V
• Place the transmission in neutral (N), the multimeter should
display 0 V
Does the multimeter display as described? Refer to 6C1 - 3
Engine
Management – V6 – Service Operations
for further diagnosis.
Go to Step 21 For vehicles fitted
with the 4 speed automatic
transmission refer
to 7C2 Automatic Transmission –
4L60E – On-vehicle Servicing for further
diagnosis of the
park / neutral and back-up switch.
Go to Step 21
18 Test the starter relay.
Refer to 6C1-2 Engine Management – V6 – Diagnostics.
Is the starter relay serviceable? Go to Step 19 Repair or replace
as required
Go to Step 21
19 1 Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, back probe between
the harness connector P – 3 pin 1 and ground.
2 W ith the aid of an assistant, monitor the voltage on the multimeter.
• Turn the ignition switch to START, the multimeter should
display 7.0 V
Does the multimeter display as described? Repair or replace
the starter motor as required.
Refer to 4
Major
Service Operations.
Go to Step 21 Go to Step 20
20 Check for short to ground or open circuit from connector P – 3 pin 1
and the starter relay connector X-13 pin 2.
W as the circuit serviceable? Go to Step 2 Repair as required
(refer to Note 2).
Go to Step 21
21 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition? System OK Go to Step 2
When all diagnosis and repairs are completed, check the system for correct operation.
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Starting System – V6 Page 6D1-2–16
Engine Compartment Relay And Fuse Panel
Figure 6D1-2 – 4
1 Remove fuses SBF5 and SBF9 from the engine compartment fuse panel to disable the ignition and prevent the engine from starting, refer to 8A Electrical Body and Chassis.
2 Chock the wheels.
3 For vehicles fitted with automatic transmission ensure the transmission is in P (park) or N (neutral) and the hand brake is applied.
4 Ensure the engine is at room temperature or normal operating temperature and in good working order.
Bad Connection Test
A bad connection appears as a voltage reading when the multimeter leads are connected to two different positive (or
negative) connections.
1 Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, connect the multimeter’s positive lead to the positive battery post.
2 Connect the multimeter’s negative lead to the starter motor M terminal.
3 Record the voltage that displayed during cranking.
4 Repeat this with the multimeter’s negative lead connected to the solenoid switch connector P – 4 pin B (circuit 1).
5 Also repeat this connecting the multimeter’s negative lead to the battery cable strands.
6 Restore all connections that show a significant resistance (voltage reading).
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Starting System – V6 Page 6D1-2–18
Cranking Voltage Test
1 Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, attach
the multimeter’s negative lead to ground and the
multimeter’s positive lead to starter solenoid
connector P – 3 pin 1 (3) of the solenoid switch.
Do not crank the engine for more than
30 seconds at a time. Allow 2 minutes for
the starter motor to cool down between
tests.
3 Crank the engine.
4 Record the voltage that displayed during cranking.
Minimum cranking
voltage.................................................................9.0 V
5 Remove and repair or replace the starter motor and solenoid switch if the voltage is below the
specifications and cranks poorly. Refer to 4
Major Service Operations. Figure 6D1-2 – 7
Current Draw Test
1 Using a multimeter set to measure voltage, attach the multimeter’s positive lead to the positive battery post.
2 Attach the same multimeter’s negative lead to the negative battery post.
3 Using a multimeter set to measure current, attach the multimeter’s positive lead to the battery post.
4 Connect the negative lead of the multimeter set to measure current to a battery loading device, for example a carbon pile.
5 Connect the free lead of the battery loading device to the negative battery terminal.
6 Set the battery loading device to maximum resistance (open).
7 Crank the engine.
8 Record the voltage that displayed during cranking.
9 W ith the ignition in the OFF position, adjust the battery loading device so the reading of the multimeter set to measure voltage matches the reading recorded in the last step.
10 Record the current draw from the battery loading device.
11 Set the battery loading device back to ‘open’.
12 Check the current draw is within specifications.
Cranking current range ................................ 100 – 140 A
13 Remove and repair or replace the starter motor and solenoid switch if the current draw is outside the specification. Refer to 4 Major Service Operations.
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Battery Page 6D1-3–5
This time is measured as the time taken for the battery voltage to reduce to 10.5 V from the following initial conditions:
• a fully charged battery at 25 °C, and
• discharged at a constant current of 25 A.
Cold Cranking Amps
The CCA rating indicates the ability of the battery to maintain enough voltage for ignition requirements while supplying
engine cranking current for long enough to start the engine under severely cold conditions.
The rating is the minimum amperage maintained when the engine is cranked for 30 seconds. The battery must maintain
at least 7.2 V at 18 °C.
Ratings
A specification label on the top of the battery displays the original equipment part number.
All vehicles are fitted with a low maintenance, 85 minute RC and 430 CCA battery.
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Battery Page 6D1-3–6
2 Safety Precautions
• Battery fluid contains sulphuric acid,
which can cause serious injury. Do not
allow liquid from the battery to contact
eyes or skin. If contact occurs, flush the
area immediately with running water and
contact a physician.
• Lead acid batteries produce explosive
gases. Keep sparks, flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery,
especially when the battery is being
charged. Failure to follow this warning
could result in a battery explosion.
• Metal objects that touch a battery terminal
can produce sparks that can cause
serious burns. When working near a
battery, take extra care with metal objects
including tools and items of jewellery,
especially rings and metal watchbands.
Do not allow liquid from the battery to contact
clothing or painted surfaces. If contact occurs,
flush the area immediately with running water.
W hen working with or near the battery, always:
• W ear safety glasses and work gloves.
• Remove items of jewellery such as rings and metal watchbands.
• Ensure the ignition is switched off when connecting or disconnecting battery cables, battery charging equipment or
battery jumper cables. Failing to do so can damage the vehicle electronic components.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable before disconnecting the positive cable from the battery. Inversely, connect
the positive battery cable to the battery before connecting the negative cable. This reduces the possibility of
shorting the battery to ground while working near the positive connections.
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Battery Page 6D1-3–7
3 Diagnosis
3.1 Diagnostic Procedures
Introduction
This test is used to aid in diagnosing faults with the vehicle where the battery seems to be at fault.
W ith the increased use of electronic sensors and computer control, the battery is much more than just a component used
to start a car. Low battery voltage can:
• affect the operation of the vehicle control modules and cause driveability problems, and
• cause the control modules to set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
For example if a control module senses low battery voltage, it may increase fuel injector timing to increase engine rpm to
increase the generator output.
Therefore consider the state of charge of the battery any time a customer complains of a driveability related problem.
Test Description
The following numbers refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic table:
1 Checks the operator understands the safety precautions for working with batteries.
2 Checks if the vehicle is fitted with a battery of the correct specification.
3 Checks if the battery appears serviceable by performing the battery inspection procedure.
4 Checks if the battery loses charge over an extended period. If so the likely problem is excess current draw while the vehicles ignition is in the off position.
5 Checks the state of charge of the battery.
6 Checks if the battery is capable of delivering the required load by performing the load test procedure.
Diagnostic Table Notes
1 For all wiring harness fault diagnosis, refer to 8A Electrical Body & Chassis.
2 For wiring harness repairs, refer to 8A Electrical Body & Chassis.
3 Refer to 6D1 – 3 Battery – V6.
Diagnostic Table
Step Action Yes No
1
Have you read and understood the safety precautions for working with
batteries? Go to Step 2 Refer to 2
Safety Precautions
2 Check the battery fitted is the correct specification recommended for
the vehicle? Refer to 5 Specifications.
Is the battery the correct specification? Go to Step 3 Replace the battery
with the correct
specification
3 Perform the battery inspection, refer to 3.2 Battery Inspection.
Does the battery appear serviceable? Go to Step 4 Replace the battery,
refer to 4.1
Battery
4 Does the customer complain the battery loses charge if the engine is
not started for an extended period? Preform the battery
current draw test, refer to 3.5
Battery
Current Draw Test Go to Step 5
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