Starting System: Description and Operation

Battery voltage is applied at all times from the positive battery terminal to the ignition switch and the normally open start relay contacts. When the ignition switch is turned to START and the transaxle range switch (automatic transaxle) in P/N position or starter clutch pedal position switch (Manual transaxle) is closed, battery voltage is applied through FUSIBLE LINK J to the starter relay coils. The starter relay coils energize, the start relay contacts close, and then battery voltage is applied to the starter solenoid. The motor engages to start the engine.