SFI SYSTEM (w/ Dual VVT-i), 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

MONITOR STRATEGY

Required Sensors/Components (Main) Starter (ST) relay, Ignition switch assembly
Required Sensors/Components (Related) Vehicle speed sensor, Crankshaft position sensor
Frequency of Operation Continuous

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Vehicle speed 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more
Engine speed 1000 rpm or more

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Starter signal ON

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

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  1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

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

  3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).

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

  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on [A].

  6. Idle the engine for 5 seconds or more [B].

  7. Drive the vehicle at 24 km/h (15 mph) or more for 20 seconds or more [C].

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

  8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [D].

  9. Read the pending DTCs.

    Tech Tips


    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

  10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.

  11. Input the DTC: P0617.

  12. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS Display Description
    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System normal
    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed

    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment

    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    Tech Tips


    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.

    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [C] and [D] again and, if necessary, extend the driving time.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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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 GTS. 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 GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS 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 GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS 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 / Trouble Codes.

    9. Read the DTCs.

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

    B

    END

    A

    REPLACE ECM Click here