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P2AF5

Starter Relay C Stuck On

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

What it means

P2AF5 means Starter Relay C Stuck On.

Where it lives

For P2AF5, the part to look at first is the relay named here.

Check these first

  • Starter relay C contacts welded closed
  • A control module holding starter relay C energized
  • A short to voltage keeping the starter relay C coil powered
  • A sticking mechanical mechanism inside starter relay C

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and read the starter relay C command and feedback
  2. Inspect the starter relay C wiring for a short to voltage
  3. Test the starter relay C coil for constant power with the command off
  4. Swap starter relay C with an identical relay to confirm the fault
  5. Replace starter relay C if it stays closed with no command
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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