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

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

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 stores 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 Condition Trouble Area
P0617

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 (12.4 mph) or more.

  • (b) Engine speed is 1000 rpm or more.

  • (c) STA signal is on.

  • Park/neutral position switch assembly

  • Starter (ST) relay circuit

  • Ignition switch

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01BAB9E01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips


  • The following troubleshooting flowchart is based on the premise that the engine can be cranked normally.

    If the engine does not crank, proceed to 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 the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

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

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

    4. Read the value.

      OK
      Ignition Switch position Starter Signal
      ON OFF
      START ON
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for A/T) B
      NG (for M/T) C

    B

    INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH Click here

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

  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. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH


    1. Inspect the ignition switch Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH

    OK

  4. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH - ECM)


    NEXT

  5. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    4. Clear the DTCs Click here.

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

    6. Start the engine.

    7. Drive the vehicle at more than 24 km/h (15 mph) for more than 20 seconds.

    8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.

    9. Read the DTCs.

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

    B

    END

    A

    REPLACE ECM Click here