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Starter Interlock Alarm System Relay -J60-, Checking



Starter Interlock Alarm System Relay -J60-, checking, 01V, 5 Spd. A/T AWD
- Remove Transmission Control Module (TCM) and place it to one side with connector still attached.
- Turn ignition key to Start position.
- Move selector lever from "S" to "P" and back.





^ It must be possible both to hear and feel the Starter Interlock Alarm System Relay -J60- (in the relay carrier plenum panel E-box, pin location 4) engage
^ As long as no malfunction is present, the starter can be operated with the selector lever in position "N" or "P"

If the relay does not engage:
- Check Starter Interlock Alarm System Relay -J60-.

If the relay engages but the starter does not turn:
- Check wiring connections from Starter Interlock Alarm System Relay -J60- to starter terminal 50 following wiring diagram, or check starter respectively.

Check power supply to Starter Interlock Alarm System Relay -J60-
- Disconnect Starter Interlock Alarm System Relay -J60-.





- Connect V.A.G 1527 B voltage tester as follows:





- Turn ignition key to Start position.
^ LED must illuminate each time

If the LED does not illuminate:
- Repair open circuit or short circuit as necessary.

Check activation of Starter Interlock Alarm System Relay -J60-





- Connect V.A.G 1527 B voltage tester as follows:





- Move selector lever from "S" to "P" and back.
^ With the selector lever in "N" or "P" the LED must illuminate, but not in other selector lever positions

If the LED does not illuminate:
- Check adjustment of selector lever cable.
- Check Multi-function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-.
- Repair open circuit or short circuit as necessary.