Advanced Diagnostics

Advanced Diagnostics - DTC P16E1: +B Cut Relay Circuit Malfunction






General Description
To prevent the starter from continuing to run due to a clutch pedal position switch failure, two starter cut relays are connected in series with an additional cut relay connected to the STRLY terminal. When the STRLD input voltage is a specified value for a set time, the engine control module (ECM) detects a +B cut relay circuit malfunction and stores a DTC.

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






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Malfunction Threshold
The STRLY terminal voltage is 1.74 V or less for at least 2.0 seconds.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected, a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the ECM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.