Starter System - Operation
When the ignition switch is turned to the START position, the starter relay switches power to the starter solenoid causing the starter motor to engage as long as
- the digital transmission range (TR) sensor is in PARK or NEUTRAL.
- the anti-theft system is operational.
Refer to STARTING/CHARGING (Montego), STARTING/CHARGING (Five Hundred), or STARTING/CHARGING (Freestyle) for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation
Under normal operation, voltage is supplied to the ignition switch through circuit 1715 (RD). When the ignition switch is turned to the START position, voltage is sent to the smart junction box (SJB) fuse through circuit 1522 (DG). From the fuse, voltage is sent to the starter relay coil through circuit 1785 (LG/VT). Ground for the starter relay coil is provided from the PCM through circuit 329 (PK). Voltage is supplied to the starter relay switch through circuit 1786 (BN/PK). When the relay is energized, voltage is sent to the starter motor through circuit 33 (WH/PK).
Under normal operation, voltage is supplied to the ignition switch through circuit 1715 (RD). When the ignition switch is turned to the START position, voltage is sent to the smart junction box fuse through circuit 1522 (DG). From the fuse, voltage is sent to the starter relay coil through circuit 1785 (LG/VT). Ground for the starter relay coil is provided from the PCM through circuit 329 (PK). Voltage is supplied to the starter relay switch through circuit 1786 (BN/PK). When the relay is energized, voltage is sent to the starter motor through circuit 33 (WH/PK).