Powertrain
generic / SAE
P26F3
Starter Relay B Stuck Off
The second starter relay does not close when commanded on. The associated starter motor cannot crank.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number6 / F3
Possible causes
- Burned relay contacts no longer make contact high
- Open relay coil medium
- Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movement low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 50–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–2 h
- Component: starter relay b
- Component: starter motor b
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012