P2AF5
Starter Relay C Stuck On
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
- Scan all modules and read the starter relay C command and feedback
- Inspect the starter relay C wiring for a short to voltage
- Test the starter relay C coil for constant power with the command off
- Swap starter relay C with an identical relay to confirm the fault
- Replace starter relay C if it stays closed with no command
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.