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 this DTC.

This monitor runs when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12 mph) or more for 20 seconds.

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

1. Diagnosis Condition 2. Malfunction Status 3. Malfunction Time 4. Other


  1. Battery voltage of 10.5 V or more applied to the TCM

  2. Conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met


    1. Vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more

    2. Engine speed higher than 1000 rpm

    3. STA signal ON

  3. 20 seconds

  4. 1-trip detection logic

  • Park/neutral position switch assembly

  • Starter relay circuit

  • Cranking holding function circuit

  • TCM

 Comes on DTC stored

WIRING DIAGRAM

B006OFLE03

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Perform registration and/or initialization when parts related to the automatic transaxle are replaced.

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Tech Tips


  • The following troubleshooting procedure is based on the premise that the engine cranks normally. If the engine does not crank, proceed to the problem symptoms table.

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  • 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.

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  • After performing repair, clear the DTCs and perform the following procedure to check that DTCs are not output.


    1. Drive the vehicle for 20 seconds or more under the following conditions:


      • Engine speed of 1000 rpm or more.

      • Vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.

    2. Check for DTCs again.

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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).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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


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

      • ON: Starter operating

      • OFF: Starter not operating

      		 -

      Powertrain > ECT > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter Signal

    5. Crank the engine.

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

      OK
      Tester Display Condition Specified Condition
      Starter Signal Engine switch on (IG) OFF
      Starter Signal Engine is cranking ON
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

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    NG

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. B006LNZC07
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly)

      Disconnect the D5 park/neutral position switch assembly 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
      Shift lever in N Below 1 Ω
      Shift lever not in P or N 10 kΩ or higher
      1 (RB) - 9 (L) Shift lever in P 10 kΩ or higher
      Shift lever in R 10 kΩ or higher
      Shift lever in N 10 kΩ or higher
      Shift lever in D 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

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


    1. Disconnect the D39 TCM connector.

    2. Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block.

    3. Disconnect the D5 park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D39-10 (STA) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    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 Confirmation Driving Pattern.

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


      Powertrain > ECT > Trouble Codes

    7. Read the DTCs.

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

    A

    END

    B

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