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Diagnostic reference · P2AF3

P2AF3

Starter Relay C Control Circuit Low

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P2AF3 means Starter Relay C Control Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P2AF3, the circuit described runs through the relay. The description of P2AF3 reports a fault at the relay.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the starter relay C control wire
  • A failed starter relay C coil
  • A chafed starter relay C harness grounded on the engine
  • A control module driver fault on the starter relay C output

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and read the starter relay C command state
  2. Inspect the starter relay C harness for chafing or a pinched section
  3. Test the starter relay C control wire for a short to ground
  4. Measure starter relay C coil resistance against a known good relay
  5. Replace starter relay C if the control circuit tests clean
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.