SFI SYSTEM (w/ Secondary Air Injection System), Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, the 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 sets the DTC.

This monitor runs when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) for over 20 seconds.

DTC No. DTC Detection Conditions Trouble Areas
P0617

  • When conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met, positive (+B) battery voltage 10.5 V or more is applied to ECM for 20 seconds

    (1 trip detection logic):


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

    2. Engine speed more than 1,000 rpm

    3. STA signal ON

  • Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch (A/T)

  • Starter relay circuit

  • Ignition switch

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01BFGTE01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips


  • The following troubleshooting flowchart is based on the premise that the engine is cranked normally. If the engine will not crank, proceed to the problem symptoms table Click here.

  • Read freeze frame data using an intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the tester ON.

    3. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Starter Sig.

    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK
      Ignition Switch Positions ON START
      Starter Sig OFF ON

    OK

    REPLACE ECM

    NG

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH


    1. A01BD62E01

      Disconnect the P1 PNP switch connector.

    2. Measure the resistance when the transmission gear selector lever is moved to each position.

      Resistance
      Gear Selector Lever Positions Tester Connections Specified Conditions
      P 2 - 6, 4 - 5 Below 1 Ω
      R 1 - 2 Below 1 Ω
      N 2 - 9, 4 - 5 Below 1 Ω
      D 2 - 7 Below 1 Ω
      2 2 - 3 Below 1 Ω
      L 2 - 8 Below 1 Ω

    3. Reconnect the PNP switch connector.


    NG

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH (GO TO STEP 3 AFTER REPLACEMENT)

    OK

  3. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the tester ON.

    3. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Starter Sig.

    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK
      Ignition Switch Positions ON START
      Starter Sig OFF ON

    OK

    SYSTEM OK

    NG

  4. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH


    1. A01BDSUE01

      Disconnect the H25 ignition switch connector.

    2. Measure the resistance.

      Resistance
      Ignition Switch Positions Tester Connections Specified Conditions
      LOCK All Terminals 10 kΩ or higher
      ACC 2 - 3 Below 1 Ω
      ON 2 - 3, 2 - 4, 6 - 7 Below 1 Ω
      START 2 - 3, 6 - 7, 1 - 2, 7 - 8 Below 1 Ω

    3. Reconnect the ignition switch connector.


    NG

    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH (GO TO STEP 5 AFTER REPLACEMENT)

    OK

  5. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the tester ON.

    3. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Starter Sig.

    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK
      Ignition Switch Positions ON START
      STARTER SIG OFF ON

    OK

    SYSTEM OK

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR