Advanced Diagnostics

DTC P16BF: Starter Relay STRLY Circuit Malfunction




General Description
The PCM compares the signal of the drive command to the starter and the return signal from the starter cut relay. When the signal of the drive command to the starter and the return signal from the starter cut relay do not coincide for a set time or more, the PCM detects a malfunction and a DTC is stored.




Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status




Enable Conditions

Malfunction Threshold
The signal of the drive command from the PCM to the starter and the return signal from the starter cut relay do not coincide for at least 5 seconds.

Driving Pattern
Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for illuminating the indicator
When a malfunction is detected, the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the PCM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The DTC and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.