Check The Start System: Verification

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition In Off Position

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Fig 2: Identifying Connector(s) Reinstallation

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• Ignition off.
• Reinstall the connectors, components etc.

  Check the operation of the steering column lock. Insert the ignition key in the ignition switch.

  The steering column lock must be unlocked. It must be possible to turn the steering wheel.

  Then check that the car can be started.

Can the vehicle be started? 

• YES 

  VERIFIED:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to FAULT-TRACING INFORMATION 

HINT: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied. 

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition In Start Position

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Fig 2: Identifying Connector(s) Reinstallation

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• Ignition off.
• Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
• For vehicles with automatic transmission:

  The gear selector shall be in position P or N.

• For vehicles with manual transmission:

  The gear lever shall be in neutral position.

• Parking brake applied.
• The battery shall be fully charged.

  Turn the ignition key to start position (key position III).

  The starter motor must run in starting position.

Does the starter motor work? 

• YES 

  VERIFIED:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to OTHER FAULT-TRACING 

HINT: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied. 

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition In Start Position

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Fig 2: Identifying Connector(s) Reinstallation

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• Ignition off.
• Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
• Parking brake applied.
• The battery shall be fully charged.
• The gear selector shall be in position D.
• Turn the ignition key to start position (key position III).

  The engine should not be able to be started.

• The gear selector shall be in position P or N.
• Turn the ignition key to start position (key position III).

  It should now be possible to start the engine.

  Fig 3: Identifying Belt Routing

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Is the function OK? 

• YES 

  VERIFIED:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to OTHER FAULT-TRACING