ECD SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, 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 has been driven at 20 km/h (12.5 mph) or more for more than 20 seconds.

P0617
DTC Detection Drive Pattern DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
Drive the vehicle for 25 seconds or more at a speed of 20 km/h (12.5 mph) or more and an engine speed of 1000 rpm or more

Conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):

(a) Vehicle speed is more than 20 km/h (12.5 mph).

(b) Engine speed is more than 1000 rpm.

(c) STA signal is on.

  • ST relay circuit

  • Park/neutral position switch assembly*1

  • Clutch start switch*2

  • ECM

*1: for Automatic Transmission

*2: for Manual Transmission

Related Data List
DTC No. Data List
P0617 Starter Signal

WIRING DIAGRAM

for Automatic Transmission:

B001EW0E03

for Manual Transmission:

B001GY4E03

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Inspect the fuses of circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.

  • After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration (See page ) and initialization Click here.

Tech Tips


  • The following troubleshooting process is based on the premise that the engine can crank normally. If the engine does not crank, proceed to Problem Symptoms Table (See page ).

  • If this DTC is output, inspect the starter assembly.

  • 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, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

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PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.

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

    4. Read the value displayed on the GTS when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more with engine speed at 1000 rpm or more.

      Result
      Condition Starter Signal Proceed to
      Driving at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more OFF A
      ON (for Automatic Transmission) B
      ON (for Manual Transmission) C

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    C

    INSPECT CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

  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. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STA SIGNAL CIRCUIT)


    1. Repair or replace the harness or connector (STA signal circuit).


    NEXT

    CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0617) Click here

  4. INSPECT CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the clutch start switch assembly Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  5. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STA SIGNAL CIRCUIT)


    1. Repair or replace the harness or connector (STA signal circuit).


    NEXT

  6. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0617)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    3. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    5. Drive the vehicle for 25 seconds or more at a speed of 20 km/h (12.5 mph) or more and an engine speed of 1000 rpm or more.

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

    7. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0617 is output A
      DTCs are not output B

    B

    END

    A

  7. CHECK ENTRY AND START SYSTEM (START FUNCTION)


    1. Check the entry and start system (for start function) Click here.


    OK

    END

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE ENTRY AND START SYSTEM