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.

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

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.

  • Starter relay circuit

  • Ignition switch

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored
Related Data List
DTC No. Data List
P0617 Starter Signal

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

P0617
DTC Detection Drive Pattern 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

WIRING DIAGRAM

B003MX6E04

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

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 Click here.

  • If this DTC is output, inspect the starter.

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 / Data List / Starter Signal.


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      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
      Result Proceed to
      Driving at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more with engine speed at 1000 rpm or more OFF A
      ON B

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    B

  2. INSPECT CLUTCH START SWITCH


    1. Inspect the clutch start switch.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE CLUTCH START SWITCH Click here

    OK

  3. INSPECT IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the ignition switch assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

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


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

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  5. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0617)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

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

    3. Clear the DTCs.

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

    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 / Trouble Codes.

    7. Read the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0617 is output A
      DTCs are not output B

    A

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    B

    END

  6. REPLACE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the ignition switch assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

    GO TO STEP 5 Click here

  7. REPLACE CLUTCH START SWITCH


    1. Replace the clutch start switch.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

    GO TO STEP 5 Click here