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 stores the DTC.

This monitor runs when the vehicle is driven at more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph) for over 20 seconds.

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

All conditions are met (1-trip detection logic):

(a) Vehicle speed is more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph).

(b) Engine speed is more than 1000 rpm.

(c) STA signal is ON.

(d) Battery voltage (10.5 V or higher) is applied to the TCM for 20 seconds.

  • Park/neutral position switch

  • Starter relay circuit

  • Cranking holding function circuit

  • TCM

 Comes on DTC stored

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01V7B1E01

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

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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 the problem symptoms table.


  • 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 moving or stationary, 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.


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.


      Powertrain > ECT > Data List
      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Starter Signal Starter signal/ ON or OFF

      • Engine cranking: ON

      • Engine not cranking: OFF

      		 -

      Powertrain > ECT > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter Signal
      OK
      Starter Signal is only ON when the engine is being started (during cranking).
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

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    NG

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01V8Q7C19
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly)

      Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      4 (B) - 9 (L) Shift lever in P Below 1 Ω
      4 (B) - 9 (L) Shift lever in N Below 1 Ω
      4 (B) - 9 (L) Shift lever not in P 10 kΩ or higher
      4 (B) - 9 (L) Shift lever not in N 10 kΩ or higher
      1 (RB) - 9 (L) Shift lever in P, R, N, D or M 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

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    OK

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


    1. A01V6SPC09
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to TCM)

      Disconnect the TCM connector.

    2. Remove the ST relay from the No. 2 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
      B79-10 (STA) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 2 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

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    OK

  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.

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      Powertrain > ECT > Clear DTCs

    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.


      Powertrain > ECT > Trouble Codes

    7. Read the DTCs.

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

    A

    END

    B

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