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Starting System – System Operation and Component Description
System Diagram
Starter system with ignition key
E97384
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2
4
6
5
8
9
10
11
3
BA
7
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Description
Item
Vehicles with manual transaxle.
A
If equipped with an automatic transaxle.
B
Ignition key
Comments:With transponder for PATS (passive
anti-theft system)
1
PAT S
2
Ignition lock
3
GEM (generic electronic module)
4
PCM (powertrain control module)
5
Battery
6Description
Item
Starter relay
7
Starter motor
8
Stoplight Switch
Comments:If equipped with an automatic transaxle.
9
TCM (transmission control module)
Comments:If equipped with an automatic transaxle.
10
Starting deactivation relay
Comments:If equipped with an automatic transaxle.
11
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Description
Item
Start/stop button
1
CPP (clutch pedal position) switches
Comments:Switches when the clutch pedal is
operated
2
Keyless vehicle module
3
Electronic steering lock with mount -
passive key and PATS transmitter/receiver
unit
Comments:for emergency start function
4Description
Item
Radio frequency receiver
Comments:Signal is only executed in GEM
5
GEM
6
PCM
7
Starter relay
8
Starter motor
9
Battery
10
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Description
Item
Start/stop button
1
Keyless vehicle module
2
Electronic steering lock with mount -
passive key and PATS transmitter/receiver
unit
Comments:for emergency start function
3
Radio frequency receiver
Comments:Signal is only executed in GEM
4Description
Item
GEM
5
Stoplight Switch
6
TCM7
Starting deactivation relay
8
PCM
9
Starter relay
10
Starter motor
11
Battery
12
System Operation
Smart Start
The PCM enables the starting process when a key
providing a valid code is read via the PATS. This
code is then verified in the GEM and compared
with the saved code. If this code is recognized as
correct, synchronization with other modules is
carried out. After successful synchronization, the
engine is cleared to start in the PCM. The PCM
connects earth to the starter relay, which then
connects power to the starter solenoid. As soon
as the engine reaches a certain speed, the PCM
disconnects the starter relay and so turns off the
starter. This protects the starter.
If the engine does not turn or turns only slowly, the
starting process is aborted by the PCM.
The starter is notactivated if:
• the engine is running (i.e. the engine speed is above a particular value),
• the PATS does not permit the engine to be started,
• the clutch pedal is not operated (vehicles with manual transmission),
• the gear selector level is not set to P or N (vehicles with automatic transmission),
• the brake pedal is not operated (vehicles with automatic transmission).
Emergency starting function
If the keyless vehicle system is unable to recognize
the passive key, the vehicle can be started via the
emergency starting function. In this case, there is a passive key mount on the
steering wheel. A PATS transmission/reception
unit is attached to this.
To start the engine, the passive key must be
inserted into the passive key mount. The Start/Stop
button can then be used to turn on the ignition and
start the engine as normal. To deactivate the
PATS, a transponder is fitted in the passive key,
which is read by the transmission/reception unit.
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Starting System
Refer toWiring Diagrams Section 303-06, for
schematic and connector information.
General Equipment
Ford diagnostic equipment
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Electrical
• Fuse(s)
• Wiring harness
• Electrical connector(s)
• Relay
• Switch(es)
• Battery junction box (BJB)
• Engine junction box (EJB)
• Central junction box (CJB)
• Keyless vehicle module (KVM) (if equipped)
• Battery
• Starter motor
• Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
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, verify the symptom and refer to the diagnostictab within
the Ford diagnostic equipment .
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Starter Motor(26 204 0)
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect
(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
General Procedures).
2. Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12 Intake Air
Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
3.
E63784
4. Torque: 10Nm
E63785
5.Torque: 12Nm
E64737
6.Torque: 50Nm
E64738
x2
Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Refer to: Door Window Motor Initialization
(501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms,
General Procedures).
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Description
Item
Medium speed CAN data bus (MS-CAN)
1
DLC
2
GEM
Comments:Serves as a gateway between the two
CAN databus systems.
3
High speed CAN data bus (HS-CAN)
4
PCMRefertoComponentDescription:(page
8)
5
LIN (local interconnect network) databus
6
Alternator
7
Heating element - broadband HO2S
8
Catalyst monitor sensor heating element
9
Powertrain Control Module relay
10
Starter Relay
11
FPDM
Comments:Refer to: Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 (310-01
Fuel Tank and Lines, Description and
Operation).
12
Fuel pump
13
injectorsRefertoComponentDescription:(page
?)
Comments: 5x
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Item
Air conditioning clutch relay
Comments:Refer to: Climate Control (412-01
Climate Control, Description and
Operation).
15
EVAP valve
Comments:
16
VCT oil control solenoid, exhaust camshaftRefer to Component Description:
solenoids(page26)
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VCT oil control solenoid, intake camshaftRefer to Component Description:
solenoids(page26)
18
Cooling fan module
Comments:Refer to: Engine Cooling - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5 (303-03 Engine
Cooling, Description and Operation).
19
Wastegate control valve
Comments:Refer to: Turbocharger (303-04 Fuel
Charging and Controls - Turbocharger
- 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Description and Operation).
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Ignition coil-on-plugRefertoComponentDescription:(page
10)
Comments: 5x
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Throttle control unitRefertoComponentDescription:(page
30)
Comments: Actuator motor unit
22
System Operation
The engine is controlled by the PCM. For this
purpose, the PCM uses information from the
sensors, sender units and switches. In addition,
the PCM receives information from other control
modules via the CAN data bus. All the information
is processed in the PCM and is used to control or
regulate the different actuators.
These are:
• the throttle control unit,
• the fuel injectors, • the camshaft adjustment,
• the boost control solenoid valve
• and the ignition coils.
Some values are sent via the CAN databus to other
systems.
The following functions are regulated or controlled
by the PCM:
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• Starting process
• Engine running– Fuel supply to the engine including lambdacontrol
– Ignition setting including knock control
– Idle speed control
– Boost pressure control
– Valve timing via the camshaft adjuster for the intake and exhaust camshafts (including
internal exhaust gas recirculation)
• Refrigerant compressor (activation, deactivation and delivery)
• EVAP purge valve
• Charging system
Fuel is supplied to the engine via a sequential
multi-point injection system. Ignition is performed
by a distributor-less ignition system with one
ignition coil unit for each cylinder.
The PCM optimizes engine power and emissions
at all times by processing the sensor signals and
information received via the CAN databus and
using these for open or closed loop control of the
different variables.
The PCM contains part of the PATS (passive
anti-theft system).
The PCM is supplied with battery voltage via a fuse
in the BJB (battery junction box). This power supply
is needed to ensure that saved data is not lost
when the engine is switched off.
For other power supply requirements, the PCM
switches on a relay in the BJB which is responsible
for supplying power to the PCM and to some
sensors and actuators. Each of these are protected
by fuses in the BJB.
To guarantee optimum engine running at all times,
the PCM has several adaptive (self-learning)
functions. These adapt the output signals to
changing circumstances, such as wear or system
faults.
In some cases a faulty signal is replaced with a
substitute value or limited. A substitute value can
be calculated from other signals or it can be
predefined by the PCM. The substitute value allows
the vehicle to keep on running without the emission
values changing unduly. Depending on the signal
failure, the PCM operates in emergency mode. In
this mode, the engine power and/or the engine
speed is reduced to prevent further damage.
Depending on the faulty signal, a fault code is
stored in the error memory of the PCM. These can be read out using IDS (Integrated Diagnostic
System) via the DLC.
The PCM processes and evaluates the signals
from the sensors. The following sensors send
signals to the PCM:
• CMP sensors
• CKP sensor
• MAF sensor
•KS
• ECT sensor
• TP sensor
• APP sensor
• Broadband HO2S
• Catalyst monitor sensor
• MAPT sensor
• Air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor
• Alternator
• Fuel temperature and fuel pressure sensor
• Engine oil level, temperature and quality sensor
• Outside air temperature sensor
The following components receive signals from the
PCM:
• Powertrain Control Module relay
• A/C clutch relay
• injectors
• Direct ignition coils
• Cooling fan module
• Throttle control unit
• Camshaft adjuster solenoid valve
• Starter Relay
• EVAP purge valve
• Alternator
• Heating element - broadband HO2S
• Catalyst monitor sensor heating element
• FPDM
• Wastegate control valve
• Air conditioning compressor
The PCM receives the following signals via the
CAN databus:
• APP
•CPP
• BPP
• Vehicle speed.
• Refrigerant compressor request
• PAT S
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