MULTI-MODE MANUAL TRANSAXLE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

If engine speed and battery voltage are above a certain level while the vehicle is being driven (not start condition) and the STA signal is on for a certain amount of time, this DTC is stored.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Warning Indicate Memory
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

Following conditions (1), (2) and (3) met for 20 seconds (1-trip detection logic):


  1. Vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more.

  2. Engine speed is more than 1000 rpm.

  3. STA signal is ON

  • Neutral position switch

  • ST (Starter) relay

  • Wire harness or connector

  • Ignition switch

  • TCM

  • ECM

 Comes on Comes on DTC stored

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01TBPJE02
A01TAQSE02

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

If DTC P0703 is output, troubleshoot this code first.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (STA SWITCH 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 / Multi-Mode M/T / Data List / STA Switch Signal.

    5. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.


      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List
      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      STA Switch Signal STA signal OFF or ON

      OFF: Not cranking

      ON: Cranking

      		 -

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List
      Tester Display
      STA Switch Signal
      OK
      OFF is displayed in the Data List when not cranking.
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG (w/ Entry and Start System) A
      NG (w/o Entry and Start System) B
      OK C

    B

    INSPECT ST NO. 1 RELAY Click here

    C

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    A

  2. INSPECT NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH


    1. Inspect the neutral position switch assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH Click here

    OK

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


    1. Repair or replace the harness or connector (neutral position switch - certification ECU - ST No. 1 relay - ECM - TCM).

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  4. 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


      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Clear DTCs

    5. Drive the vehicle at more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph) for more than 20 seconds.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T.


      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Trouble Codes

    7. Read the DTCs.

      Click here

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

    B

    END

    A

  5. REPLACE TCM


    1. Replace the TCM.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform the initialization and learning procedure.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

    END

  7. INSPECT ST NO. 1 RELAY


    1. Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T / Data List / STA Switch Signal.

    3. In accordance with the display on the GTS, read the Data List.


      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List
      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      STA Switch Signal STA signal OFF or ON

      OFF: Not cranking

      ON: Cranking

      		 -

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List
      Tester Display
      STA Switch Signal
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      ON is displayed in the Data List when not cranking. A
      OFF is displayed in the Data List when not cranking. B

    B

    REPLACE ST NO. 1 RELAY

    A

  8. INSPECT ECM


    1. Disconnect the ECM connectors.

    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T / Data List / STA Switch Signal.

    3. In accordance with the display on the GTS, read the Data List.


      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List
      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      STA Switch Signal STA signal OFF or ON

      OFF: Not cranking

      ON: Cranking

      		 -

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List
      Tester Display
      STA Switch Signal
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      ON is displayed in the Data List when not cranking. A
      OFF is displayed in the Data List when not cranking. B

    B

    REPLACE ECM w/o Glow Plug Controller: Click here
    REPLACE ECM w/ Glow Plug Controller: Click here

    A

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TCM - ST RELAY - ECM)


    1. A01TABKC03
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to TCM)

      Disconnect the TCM connector.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A108-6 (STA) - Body ground Ignition switch off Below 1 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  10. REPLACE TCM


    1. Replace the TCM.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  11. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform the initialization and learning procedure.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

    END