MULTI-MODE MANUAL TRANSAXLE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

If engine speed and battery voltage are above a certain level while the vehicle is being driven (not start condition) and the STA ON signal is received for a certain amount of time, this DTC is stored.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0617

Following conditions (1), (2) and (3) met for 20 seconds (1-trip detection logic):


  1. Vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more.

  2. Engine speed is more than 1000 rpm.

  3. STA signal is ON

  • Park/neutral position switch assembly

  • ST (Starter) relay

  • Wire harness or connector

  • Ignition switch

  • TCM

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

B0046J3E02
B004879E02

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

If DTC P0703 is output, troubleshoot this code first.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STA SWITCH SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T / Data List / STA Switch Signal.

    5. In accordance with the display on the tester, read the Data List.

      Multi-Mode M/T
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note

      STA Switch Signal

      [STA SW Sig]

      STA signal:

      OFF or ON

      OFF: Not cranking

      ON: During cranking

      		 -
      OK
      [OFF] displays in the STA Switch Signal when not cranking.
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG (w/ Entry and Start System) A
      NG (w/o Entry and Start System) B
      OK C

    B

    INSPECT ST RELAY Click here

    C

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    A

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

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


    1. Repair or replace harness or connector (park/neutral position switch - certification ECU - ST relay - ECM - TCM).


    NEXT

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    5. Drive the vehicle at more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph) for more than 20 seconds.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T.

    7. Read the DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      P0617 is output A
      No DTC is output B

    B

    END

    A

  5. REPLACE TCM


    1. Replace the TCM Click here.


    NEXT

  6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform the initialization and learning for multi-mode manual transaxle system Click here.


    NEXT

    END

  7. INSPECT ST RELAY


    1. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block.

    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T / Data List / STA Switch Signal.

    3. In accordance with the display on the tester, read the Data List.

      Multi-Mode M/T
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note

      STA Switch Signal

      [STA SW Sig]

      STA signal:

      OFF or ON

      OFF: Not cranking

      ON: During cranking

      		 -
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      [ON] displays in the STA Switch Signal when not cranking. A
      [OFF] displays in the STA Switch Signal when not cranking. B

    B

    REPLACE ST RELAY

    A

  8. INSPECT ECM


    1. Disconnect the ECM connectors.

    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T / Data List / STA Switch Signal.

    3. In accordance with the display on the tester, read the Data List.

      Multi-Mode M/T
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note

      STA Switch Signal

      [STA SW Sig]

      STA signal:

      OFF or ON

      OFF: Not cranking

      ON: During cranking

      		 -
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      [ON] displays in the STA Switch Signal when not cranking. A
      [OFF] displays in the STA Switch Signal when not cranking. B

    B

    REPLACE ECM (See page ENGINE CONTROL (1ND-TV) > ECM > REMOVAL)

    A

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TCM - ST RELAY - ECM)


    1. B0045PCE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to TCM)

      Disconnect the TCM connector.

    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A47-6 (STA) - Body ground Ignition switch off Below 1 V

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  10. REPLACE TCM


    1. Replace the TCM Click here.


    NEXT

  11. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform the initialization and learning for multi-mode manual transaxle system Click here.


    NEXT

    END