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 (12.4 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 (12.4 mph)

(b) Engine speed more than 1000 rpm

(c) STA signal ON

  • Park/Neutral Position switch

  • Starter relay circuit

  • Cranking holding function circuit

  • TCM

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01ELKFE01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

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 GTS. 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 GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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

    5. Read the value displayed on the GTS.

    6. Crank the engine.

    7. Read the value displayed on the GTS.

      OK
      Tester Display Condition Standard
      Starter Signal ignition switch ON OFF
      Starter Signal Engine is cranking ON

    OK

    CHECK TCM (STA VOLTAGE) Click here

    NG

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EM21E55
      Text in Illustration
      *1

      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 Shift Lever Position Specified Condition
      4 (B) - 9 (L) P Below 1 Ω
      N Below 1 Ω
      Except P and N 10 kΩ or higher
      1 (RB) - 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 TCM (STA VOLTAGE)


    1. A01ELIEE19
      Text in Illustration
      *1

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to TCM)

      Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    2. Disconnect the TCM connector.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B40-10 (STA) - Body ground ignition switch ON and shift lever in P or N Below 2 V
      ignition switch ON and shift lever not in P or N Below 1 V

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TCM - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH) Click here

    OK

    REPLACE TCM Click here

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


    1. A01ELIEE19
      Text in Illustration
      *1

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to TCM)

      Disconnect the TCM connector.

    2. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block.

    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
      B40-10 (STA) - Body ground ignition switch ON Below 1 V

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    CHECK STARTER SIGNAL CIRCUIT Click here