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Circuit Description

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When engine is being cranked, intake air flow is slow, so fuel vaporization is poor. A rich mixture is necessary to achieve good startability. While engine is being cranked, battery voltage is supplied to ECM terminal STA. Starter signal is mainly used to increase fuel injection pulse for starting injection control and after-start injection control.

NOTE: The following test assumes starter cranks normally with ignition in START position. If starter does not crank normally, check and repair starter circuit before continuing with this test.