OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2AF6 Starter Relay C Stuck Off
Starter relay C reports a stuck off condition. Engine cranking can be inhibited or commanded unintentionally.
Is it safe to drive with P2AF6?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyRelay contacts oxidised - high resistance
- PossibleRelay coil burned out
- Less likelyCarbon or debris buildup preventing free movement
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–1.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Starter Relay C, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
- P26F1Starter Relay A Stuck Off
- P26F3Starter Relay B Stuck Off
- P2AFBStarter Relay D Stuck Off
- P2AF3Starter Relay C Control Circuit Low
- P2AF4Starter Relay C Control Circuit High
- P2AF5Starter Relay C Stuck On
- P2AF7Starter Relay D Control Circuit/Open
- P2AF8Starter Relay D Control Circuit Low
- P2AF9Starter Relay D Control Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.