AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 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 for 20 seconds or more (1-trip detection logic):

(a) Battery voltage (10.5 V or higher) is applied to the TCM.

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

(c) Engine speed is 1000 rpm or more.

(d) STA signal is ON.

  • Park/neutral position switch

  • Starter relay circuit

  • TCM

 Comes on DTC stored

WIRING DIAGRAM

B003M7WE02

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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.

    Click here

  • After the 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 is 1000 rpm or more.

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

    2. Check for DTCs again.

      Click here

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

      • ON: Engine cranking

      • OFF: Engine not cranking

      		 -

      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

    CHECK INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    NG

  2. CHECK TCM (STA VOLTAGE)


    1. B003LCOC03
      *a

      Rear 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
      C116-11 (STA) - Body ground

      • Ignition switch ON

      • Shift lever in P or N

      		 Below 2 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  3. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. B003O9IC39
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly)

      Disconnect the 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) - 5 (L) Shift lever in P Below 1 Ω
      4 (B) - 5 (L) Shift lever in N Below 1 Ω
      4 (B) - 5 (L) Shift lever not in P 10 kΩ or higher
      4 (B) - 5 (L) Shift lever not in N 10 kΩ or higher
      2 (RB) - 5 (L) Shift lever in P, R, N, D or S 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE TCM Click here

    NG

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here