ECD SYSTEM (w/o DPF), Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, the 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) met, positive (+B) battery voltage 10.5 V or more applied to ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic)


  • (a) Vehicle speed 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more

  • (b) Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more

  • (c) STA signal ON

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

  • STA relay circuit

  • Ignition switch

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01BEOQE02

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration Click here and initialization Click here.

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, 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 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 positions.

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

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

    B

    INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH Click here

    C

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 Park/Neutral Position Switch

    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Shift Lever Position Specified Condition
      4 - 5 Except P and N 10 kΩ or higher
      2 - 5 P 10 kΩ or higher
      R
      N
      D
      2
      L

    3. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.


    OK

    INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH Click here

    NG

  3. REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    NEXT

  4. 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 positions.

      OK
      Ignition Switch Positions Starter Signal
      ON OFF
      START ON

    OK

    SYSTEM OK

    NG

  5. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 Ignition Switch

    1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      All Terminals LOCK 10 kΩ or higher
      1 - 2, 7 - 8 ON
      2 - 3 ACC Below 1 Ω
      2 - 3, 2 - 4, 6 - 7 ON
      1 - 2, 2 - 4, 6 - 7, 7 - 8 START

    3. Reconnect the ignition switch connector.


    OK

    READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) Click here

    NG

  6. REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH


    NEXT

  7. 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 positions.

      OK
      Ignition Switch Positions Starter Signal
      ON OFF
      START ON

    OK

    SYSTEM OK

    NG

  8. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH - STA TERMINAL OF ECM)


    NEXT

  9. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0617)


    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 / DTC / Clear.

    4. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    5. Drive the vehicle at more than 20 km/h (12.43 mph) for 20 seconds or more.

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

    7. Read the DTCs.

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

    B

    SYSTEM OK

    A

    REPLACE ECM