AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, battery voltage is applied to terminal STA of the TCM.

If the TCM detects the Starter Control (STA) signal while the vehicle is being driven, it determines that there is a malfunction in the STA circuit. The TCM then illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC.

This monitor runs when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.43 mph) for over 20 seconds.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0617

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

(1 trip detection logic):

(a) Vehicle speed more than 20 km/h (12.43 mph)

(b) Engine speed more than 1000 rpm

(c) STA signal ON

  • Park/Neutral Position switch

  • Starter relay circuit

  • Cranking holding function circuit

  • TCM

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs P0617: Starter signal
Required Sensors/Components (Main) STARTER relay, PNP switch, engine switch
Required Sensors/Components (Sub) Vehicle speed sensor (VSS), Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor
Frequency of Operation Continuous
Duration 20 seconds
MIL Operation Immediate
Sequence of Operation None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Monitor runs whenever these DTCs are not present: None
Battery voltage 10.5 V or more
Vehicle speed 12.43 mph (20 km/h) or more
Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Starter signal ON

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01HMWJE01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

Perform the universal trip to clear permanent DTCs Click here.

Tech Tips


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

  • Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The TCM 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 Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the Techstream on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Data List.

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Starter Signal

      Starter signal/

      Open or Close

      Open: Starter operating

      Close: Starter not operating

      		 -

    5. Crank the engine.

    6. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      OK
      Tester Display Condition Specified Condition
      Starter Signal Engine switch on (IG) Close
      Starter Signal Engine is cranking Open

    NG

    INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HOPPE94
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Park/Neutral Position Switch)

      Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below when the shift lever is moved to each position.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E4-4 (B) - E4-9 (L) P Below 1 Ω
      N Below 1 Ω
      Except P and N 10 kΩ or higher
      E4-1 (RB) - E4-9 (L) P 10 kΩ or higher
      R 10 kΩ or higher
      N 10 kΩ or higher
      D 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TCM - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH)


    1. A01HP5ME68
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to TCM)

      Disconnect the TCM connector.

    2. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

    3. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E7-10 (STA) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS


    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the Techstream on.

    4. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    5. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT/ Trouble Codes.

    7. Read the DTCs.

      Result:
      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output OK
      DTC P0617 is output NG

    NG

    REPLACE TCM Click here

    OK

    END