
Starting System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Starting
System Vehicles With: Smart Key
Diagnosis and Testing
Principles of Operation Published: 06-Apr-2013
For a detailed description of the starting system, refer to the relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop
manual.
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical
Steering column
Brake pedal
Smart key
Steering Wheel
Fuses
Harnesses and connectors
Warning lamp operation
Smart key operation
Engine start operation
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) and refer to the DTC Index.
5. Check DDW for open campaigns. Refer to the corresponding bulletins and SSM's which may be valid for the specific
customer complaint and carry out the recommendations as needed.
CAUTIONS:
Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not guarantee
confirmation of a fault, and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being tested and/or the donor vehicle
When probing connectors to take measurements in the course of the pinpoint tests, use the adaptor kit, part number
3548-1358-00
NOTES:
If the control module or a component is suspect and the vehicle remains under manufacturer warranty, refer to the
warranty policy and procedures manual (section B1.2), or determine if any prior approval programme is in operation, prior to
the installation of a new module/component.
Generic scan tools may not read the codes listed, or may read only 5-digit codes. Match the 5 digits from the scan tool to
the first 5 digits of the 7-digit code listed to identify the fault (the last 2 digits give extra information read by the
manufacturer-approved diagnostic system)
When performing voltage or resistance tests, always use a digital multimeter accurate to three decimal places and with a
current calibration certificate. When testing resistance, always take the resistance of the digital multimeter leads into account
Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests
Inspect connectors for signs of water ingress, and pins for damage and/or corrosion
If diagnostic trouble codes are recorded and, after performing the pinpoint tests, a fault is not present, an intermittent
concern may be the cause. Always check for loose connections and corroded terminals
Symptom Chart
Symptom - Message Displayed Symptom - Possible Cause Action Smart key not found - Refer to handbook Ignition mode fails to switch on GO to Pinpoint Test A.

Symptom - Message Displayed Symptom - Possible Cause Action NOTE: Back up start - 10MY onwards
Smart key not found - Refer to handbook Ignition mode fails to switch on GO to Pinpoint Test B. Press start and brake Engine fails to crank GO to Pinpoint Test C. Steering column locked Ignition switches off after 3 seconds GO to Pinpoint Test D. NOTE: For diesel engines Engine still not cranking Ambient temperatures below zero GO to Pinpoint Test E.
Pin Point Test
PINPOINT TEST A : SMART KEY NOT FOUND - REFER TO HANDBOOK TEST
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS A1: IGNITION MODE FAILS TO SWITCH ON NOTES:
In normal operation, pressing the start button for one second will cause the vehicle to enter the ignition mode. If the
procedures below are followed the engine should crank
For automatic transmission vehicles, ensure the brake pedal is depressed and the park or neutral selected 1 Ensure the smart Key is within the cabin area. Check the smart key is not close to any electrical devices e.g. Smart phones, laptops, laptop cases, games consoles and game console bags, briefcases, metal
objects etc. All can affect the system performance and may block its communication with the vehicle. If
the smart key battery low warning message has been displayed it is likely that the smart key battery has
insufficient charge. Refer to section 'Back Up Start' for 10MY onwards Has the vehicle started? Yes
No further action required
No
Check and install a new battery as required. Clear the DTC and retest. If the problem persists, contact
dealer technical support
PINPOINT TEST B : BACK UP START - 10MY ONWARDS - SMART KEY NOT FOUND - REFER TO HANDBOOK TEST
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS B1: IGNITION MODE FAILS TO SWITCH ON NOTES:
In normal operation, pressing the start button for one second will cause the vehicle to enter the ignition mode. If the
procedures below are followed the engine should crank
For automatic transmission vehicles, ensure the brake pedal is depressed and the park or neutral selected 1 On pressing the start button, smart key not found. When this warning is displayed the smart key should be brought into close proximity with the immobilize antenna unit. Hold the key in the location and press
the start button again. If this process fails the first time, try repositioning the key around the immobilize
antenna unit location, repeat the sequence again Has the vehicle started? Yes
No further action required
No
Contact dealer technical support
PINPOINT TEST C : PRESS START AND BRAKE - (MESSAGE DISPLAYED) TEST
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS C1: ENGINE FAILS TO CRANK NOTES:
Conditions for starting in addition to pressing the start button are

PINPOINT TEST D : STEERING COLUMN LOCKED - (MESSAGE DISPLAYED) TEST
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS D1: IGNITION SWITCHES OFF AFTER 3 SECONDS NOTES:
Conditions for starting in addition to pressing the start button are
For automatic transmission vehicles, ensure the brake pedal is depressed and the park or neutral selected
If the engine can be heard to crank there is no fault with the smart key
If the locking pin is still engaged, turn the steering wheel to overcome the side load
Start authorisation defined as Ignition functions, Steering column lock engagement, Engine immobilize and smart key
authorisation 1 Unlock the vehicle using the key fob, within 3 minutes of unlocking ensure the steering wheel can rotate freely. Perform a further lock and unlock check and attempt to start vehicle. If the steering 'column locked'
message is still displayed, Lock the vehicle with the key fob and ensure the column is locked (If
installed) by turning the steering wheel. Then unlock the vehicle ensuring the column Steering wheel can
turn freely. Now perform another start attempt Did the engine start?
Yes
No further action required
No
Contact dealer technical support
PINPOINT TEST E : ENGINE STILL NOT CRANKING TEST
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS E1: AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW ZERO 1 Hold the start button down for at least 4 seconds while starting the vehicle 2 Switch the ignition on, the passive anti theft system (PATS) LED should now be illuminated. Start the engine, the PATS LED should switch off after 3 seconds Did the engine start? Yes
No further action required
No
Contact dealer technical support

SUPERCHARGER System Operation
At closed or partially open throttle positions, the bypass valve is fully open, allowing a flow of air from the SC (supercharger)
outlet back to the inlet side. This results in little or no pressure increase across the SC. Progressive opening of the throttle reduces the depression downstream of the electric throttle. This is sensed by the pneumatic actuator, which moves to close
the bypass valve. As the bypass valve closes there is a corresponding increase in the outlet pressure from the SC, which increases engine power output.
NOISE FEEDBACK SYSTEM
Sound waves from the RH (right-hand) intake manifold are filtered by the calibrated orifice in the inlet pipe connection on the
symposer. The sound waves make the paddle oscillate and generate pulsations in the outlet chambers. When the pneumatic
valve is open, the pulsations are transmitted through the outlet pipe and feedback tube to the resonator in the passenger
compartment.
The tuning valve of the noise feedback system receives a power feed from the power distribution box and is connected to
ground through the ECM (engine control module). At lower engine loads and speeds the ECM keeps the ground open circuit and the tuning valve is de-energized closed. Atmospheric pressure is sensed at the pneumatic valve through the vent cap on the
tuning valve, which keeps the pneumatic valve closed and prevents sound from the symposer entering the feedback system.
At higher engine loads and speeds the ECM connects the tuning valve to ground. The tuning valve energizes, blanks off the atmospheric vent and opens the vacuum line between the brake vacuum system and the pneumatic valve. The depression in
the brake vacuum system is sensed at the pneumatic valve, which opens and allows sound from the symposer into the
feedback system.
The status of the pneumatic valve at various engine loads and speeds is given below:
Pneumatic Valve Status
NOTE: Values are for valve opening with increasing engine load and speed. Deduct 0.05 g/rev and 50 rev/min for valve
closing with decreasing engine load and speed.
Engine Load: g/rev Engine Speed: rev/min 0 500 1000 2500 3000 4000 5800 6500 1.30 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 1.35 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 1.40 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open 1.60 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open 1.80 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open 2.50 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Open Open 3.00 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Open Open 3.50 Closed Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open

13 Bypass valve 14 SC 15 Gasket 16 RH intake manifold 17 M08 x 30 mm crew (3 off) 18 M08 x 50 mm screw 19 N.H. pad 20 M6 x 15 mm screw (4 off) 21 M08 x 45 mm screw (4 off) 22 RH charge air cooler 23 M08 x 150 mm screw Supercharger
The SC is a Roots blower with high angle helix rotors driven at 2.1 x engine speed by the secondary belt of the accessory drive.
The two rotors of the SC are contained in a housing. The ends of the rotors are supported in bearings in the front cover and the bearing plate. A rear cover seals the bearing plate and incorporates a filler/level plug for lubricant. A pulley transfers power
from the accessory drive to the shaft of one of the rotors.
A pneumatic actuator on the front cover is attached to a by-pass valve in the housing. The bypass valve regulates a flow of air
from the outlet of the SC back to the inlet side of the rotors, to control the outlet pressure of the SC. Hoses connect the pneumatic actuator to the throttle T-piece of the air ducts, upstream of the electric throttle, and to the front cover, downstream
of the electric throttle. A lever connects the actuating rod of the pneumatic actuator to the shaft of the bypass
valve. A screw in the front cover limits movement of the lever in the closed direction to allow calibration of the SC output. The front cover also incorporates:
The SC air inlet and mounting face for the electric throttle. A connector stub for the part load breather.
A MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor.
A connector stub for a hose from the EVAP (evaporative emission) canister purge valve.
Intake Manifolds
Each intake manifold is attached to the SC with three screws and a bolt. Two dowels ensure correct alignment of each intake manifold. The RHD (right-hand drive) intake manifold incorporates a connection port for the noise feedback system. The LH intake manifold incorporates:
A connector stub for the brake vacuum system.
A MAPT (manifold absolute pressure and temperature) sensor.

1 Outlet adapter 2 Clip 3 Feedback tube 4 Clip 5 Hose seal 6 Resonator 7 Vacuum hose - tuning valve to pneumatic actuator 8 Inlet pipe 9 Pneumatic valve 10 Symposer 11 Vacuum hose - tuning valve to brake vacuum system 12 Grommet assembly 13 Tuning valve 14 Outlet pipe NOISE FEEDBACK SYSTEM
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The tuning valve controls the application of vacuum pressure to the pneumatic valve. Two screws attach the tuning valve to the
same bracket as the symposer and pneumatic valve. The tuning valve is a normally-closed solenoid-operated valve installed in
the vacuum line between a T-connection in the brake vacuum system and the pneumatic valve. A vent cap on the tuning valve
allows atmospheric pressure into the vacuum line to the pneumatic valve when the tuning valve is closed.
The outlet pipe carries sound from the pneumatic valve to the feedback tube via the outlet adapter. The outlet pipe is a push
fit on the pneumatic valve and in the outlet adapter. A screw attaches the outlet adapter to an engine harness bracket
installed between the two intake manifolds.
Feedback Tube
The feedback tube transfers the sound from the symposer system to the resonator. Clips secure the feedback tube to the
outlet adapter of the symposer system and to the resonator.
Resonator
The resonator directs the sound from the feedback tube into the passenger compartment. The resonator is installed in the
passenger compartment side of the engine bulkhead, on two mounting grommets each consisting of an isolator and a
compression limiter. A hose seal isolates the resonator where it passes through the secondary bulkhead.

Symptom Possible Cause Action No throttle response
Electronic engine controls
Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this
section for electronic engine control tests Speed control inhibited or disabled
Default mode enabled
Speed control, brake switch
Electronic engine controls
CAN fault
Check message center for default message,
read DTCs and refer to DTC Index
Refer to the relevant section of the
workshop manual for speed control, and
brake switch tests.
Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this
section for electronic engine control tests
Refer to the relevant section of the
workshop manual and the electrical wiring
diagrams to perform CAN network tests. Poor throttle response
Breather system
disconnected/restricted
Electronic engine controls
Transmission malfunction
Traction control event
Air leakage
Ensure engine breather system is free from
restriction and is correctly installed
Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this
section for electronic engine control tests
Refer to the workshop manual or
transmission troubleshooting guide for
transmission system tests.
Check for leakage in air intake system Engine defaults, warning light and
messages. Refer to the owner
handbook
Electronic engine controls
Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this
section for electronic engine control tests DTC Index
WARNING: Fuel injector voltage will reach 65Volts during operation and have a high current requirement.
CAUTION: When probing connectors to take measurements in the course of the pinpoint tests, use the adaptor kit, part
number 3548-1358-00.
NOTES:
If the module/component is suspect and the vehicle remains under the Manufacturers warranty, refer to the Warranty
Policy and Procedure manual (section B1.2), or determine if any prior approval programme is in operation, prior to the
installation of a new module/component.
Generic scan tools may not read the codes listed, or may read only five digit codes. Match the five digits from the scan
tool to the first five digits of the seven digit code listed to identify the fault (the last two digits give additional information
read by the manufacturer-approved diagnostic system).
When performing electrical voltage or resistance tests, always use a digital multimeter (DMM) accurate to three decimal
places, and with an up-to-date calibration certificate. When testing resistance, always take the resistance of the DMM leads
into account.
Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests.
If DTCs are recorded and, after performing the pinpoint tests, a fault is not present, an intermittent concern may be the
cause. Always check for loose connections and corroded terminals.
DTC Description Possible Causes Action B10A2-31 Crash Input - No signal
Loss of communication between
Restraints Control Module (RCM)
and Engine Control Module
(ECM) Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and
check Restraints Control Module (RCM) Pulse
Width Modulated (PWM) SRS signal line circuit,
hard wired connection between Engine Control
Module (ECM) and Restraints Control Module
(RCM) for short to ground, short to power, open
circuit. Repair circuit as required, clear DTC and
retest system to confirm repair.