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U3010

Ignition Input Start

Fault on the ignition START input — module does not see start request when cranking, or sees one when not cranking.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Symptoms

  • Multiple warning lights may illuminate
  • Affected modules may go into limp mode or shut down
  • Specific functions inoperative depending on module
  • Diagnostic tools may show communication faults

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Start position contacts wornCommon
  • Gateway module routing CAN messages incorrectlyLess likely
  • CAN terminating resistor (120 Ω) drifted out of specLess likely

Parts involved

  • Ignition Input
  • Wiring

U3010 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.