DTC Troubleshooting
DTC Troubleshooting: P16BD
DTC P16BD:
Starter Cut Relay 2 Malfunction
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS, and wait 5 seconds.
3. Check the STARTER CUT RELAY in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is 2.2 V or less indicated?
YES -
Go to step 4.
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at starter cut relay 1 (STR), starter cut relay 2, and the PCM.�
4. Try to start the engine.
Does the engine start?
YES -
Go to step 5.
NO -
Go to step 13.
5. Turn the ignition-switch to LOCK (0).
6. Check the No. 23 ST CUT RLY (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Is the fuse OK?
YES -
Replace starter cut relay 2, then go to step 20.
NO -
Go to step 7.
7. Remove the blown fuse from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
9. Disconnect PCM connector A (49P).
10. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A28 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Go to step 11.
NO -
Replace the No. 23 ST CUT RLY (7.5 A) fuse, then go to step 25.
11. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connector Q (16P).
12. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A28 and the body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair short in the wire between the PCM (A28) and the under-dash fuse/relay box. Also replace the No. 23 ST CUT RLY (7.5 A) fuse, then go to step 20.
NO -
Replace the under-dash fuse/relay box Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal And Installation, then go to step 20.
13. Remove starter cut relay 1 (STR) (A) from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
14. Check the STARTER CUT RELAY in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is 2.2 V or less indicated?
YES -
Go to step 15.
NO -
Replace starter cut relay 1 (STR), then go to step 20.
15. Remove starter cut relay 2 (A) from the relay holder.
16. Check the STARTER CUT RELAY in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is 2.2 V or less indicated?
YES -
Go to step 17.
NO -
Replace starter cut relay 2, then go to step 20.
17. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
18. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connector G (21P) and Q (16P).
19. Check for continuity between starter cut relay 1 (STR) 4P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Replace the under-dash fuse/relay box Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal And Installation, then go to step 20.
NO -
Repair short in the wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and the relay holder (starter cut relay 2), then go to step 20.
20. Reconnect all connectors.
21. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
22. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
23. Do the PCM idle learn procedure PCM Idle Learn Procedure.
24. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P16BD indicated?
YES -
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at starter cut relay 1 (STR), starter cut relay 2, and the PCM, then go to step 1.
NO -
Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�
25. Reconnect all connectors.
26. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software PCM Update, or substitute a known-good PCM.
27. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P16BD indicated?
YES -
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at starter cut relay 1 (STR), starter cut relay 2, and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.
NO -
If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM Service and Repair. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�