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

A01BFGTE03

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 the intelligent tester. 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 INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.

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

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

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

      OK
      Ignition Switch ON START
      Starter Signal Close (OFF) Open (ON)

    NG

    INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH Click here

    OK

    REPLACE ECM

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH


    1. Inspect the PNP switch Click here.


    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 ON and turn the tester on.

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

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

      OK
      Ignition Switch ON START
      Starter Signal Close (OFF) Open (ON)

    NG

    INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH Click here

    OK

    END

  4. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH


    1. Inspect the ignition switch Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH (GO TO STEP 5 AFTER REPLACEMENT)

    OK

  5. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

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

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

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

      OK
      Ignition Switch Positions ON START
      Starter Signal Close (OFF) Open (ON)

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    END