Component Description

Component part

Description

Starter motor

The starter motor plunger closes and the motor is supplied with battery power, which in turn cranks the engine, when the S terminal is supplied with electric power.

Transmission range switch

Supplies power to the starter control relay (inside IPDM E/R) when the selector lever is shifted into the P or N position.

IPDM E/R

CPU inside IPDM E/R operates the starter control relay when the ignition switch is in the start position.

Clutch interlock switch (M/T Models)

Clutch interlock switch supplies power to the coil side of the starter control relay (inside IPDM E/R) when the clutch pedal is depressed to crank the engine.

ECM

ECM controls the starter relay inside the IPDM E/R.