SFI SYSTEM(w/o Canister Pump Module), Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, positive battery voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM. If the ECM detects the starter control (STA) signal while the vehicle is being driven, it determines that there is a malfunction in the STA circuit. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC.

This monitor runs when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more for over 20 seconds.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

P0617

Starter Relay Circuit High

Conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met, and a positive (+B) battery voltage of 10.5 V or higher is applied to the ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic).

(a) Vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more.

(b) Engine speed is 1000 rpm or higher.

(c) STA signal is on.

  • Park/neutral position switch assembly (for automatic transaxle)

  • Clutch start switch assembly (for manual transaxle)

  • Starter relay (ST) circuit

  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

MONITOR STRATEGY

Required Sensors/Components (Main)

Starter relay (ST)

Park/neutral position switch assembly (for automatic transaxle)

Clutch start switch assembly (for manual transaxle)

Ignition switch assembly

Certification ECU

Required Sensors/Components (Related)

Vehicle speed sensor

Crankshaft position sensor

Frequency of Operation

Continuous

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Vehicle speed

20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more

Engine speed

1000 rpm or higher

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Starter signal

On

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

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  1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.

  3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).

  4. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on [A].

  6. Start the engine.

  7. Idle the engine for 5 seconds or more [B].

  8. Drive the vehicle at 24 km/h (15 mph) or more for 20 seconds or more [C].

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

  9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [D].

  10. Read the pending DTCs.

    Tip:

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

  11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.

  12. Input the DTC: P0617.

  13. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS Display

    Description

    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System normal

    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System abnormal

    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed

    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment

    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit
    Tip:

    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.

    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN, perform steps [C] and [D] again and, if necessary, extend the driving time.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

Read freeze frame data using the GTS. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Primary / Starter Signal.

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List

      Tester Display

      Starter Signal

    5. Check the value displayed on the GTS when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more.

      CAUTION:

      When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      Result

      Condition

      Starter Signal

      Result

      Driving at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more

      OFF

      A

      ON

      B
    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

    Click here

    B

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly.

      Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    OK

  3. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STA SIGNAL CIRCUIT)

    1. Repair or replace harness or connector (starter signal circuit).

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0617)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs

    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    6. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

    7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    8. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      DTC P0617 is output

      A

      DTC is not output

      B
    A

    REPLACE ECM

    Click here

    B

    END