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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000009461217
The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000009461218
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name Description
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(—) Model GR8-1200 NI
Multitasking battery and electrical diag-
nostic station Tests batteries, starting and charging
systems and charges batteries.
For operating instruct ions, refer to diag-
nostic station instruction manual.
AWIIA1239ZZ
Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts
PIIB1407E
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COMPONENT PARTS
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
COMPONENT PARTS
QR25DE
QR25DE : Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000009461219
QR25DE : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461220
VQ35DE
1. Transmission range switch 2. Starter motor 3. IPDM E/R
4. BCM (view with combination meter re- moved)
AWBIA1287ZZ
Component part Description
Transmission range switch Transmission range switch supplies power to the starter relay and
starter control relay inside the IPDM E/R when the shift selector is
placed in the P or N position.
BCM BCM controls the starter relay inside IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R CPU inside IPDM E/R operates the starter relay when the ignition
switch is in the start position.
Starter motor The starter motor plunger closes and the motor is supplied with
battery power, which in turn cranks the engine, when the S termi-
nal is supplied with electric power.
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VQ35DE : Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000009461221
VQ35DE : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461222
Vehicle front
1. Starter motor 2. Transmission range switch 3. IPDM E/R
4. BCM (view combination meter re- moved)
AWBIA1288ZZ
Component part Description
Transmission range switch Transmission range switch supplies power to the starter relay and
starter control relay inside the IPDM E/R when the shift selector is
placed in the P or N position.
BCM BCM controls the starter relay inside IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R CPU inside IPDM E/R operates the starter relay when the ignition
switch is in the start position.
Starter motor The starter motor plunger closes and the motor is supplied with
battery power, which in turn cranks the engine, when the S termi-
nal is supplied with electric power.
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SYSTEM
SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461223
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461224
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor operates.
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461225
AWBIA1774GB
Component part Description
Transmission range switch Transmission range switch supplies power to the starter relay and
starter control relay inside the IPDM E/R when the shift selector is
placed in the P or N position.
BCM BCM controls the starter relay inside IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R CPU inside IPDM E/R controls the starter control relay.
Starter motor The starter motor plunger closes and the motor is supplied with
battery power, which in turn cranks the engine, when the “S” ter-
minal is supplied with electric power.
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STARTING SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram INFOID:0000000009461226
ABBWA1147GB
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STARTING SYSTEM
ABBIA1876GB
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STARTING SYSTEM
ABBIA1878GB
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