SFI 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 is driven at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more for over 20 seconds.

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

When all of the following conditions are met, and a (+B) battery voltage of 10.5 V or higher is applied to the ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):


  • (a) The vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more.

  • (b) The engine speed is 1000 rpm or more.

  • (c) The STA signal is on.

  • Park/Neutral position switch

  • Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly)*1

  • Ignition switch assembly*2

  • STA signal circuit

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored

MONITOR STRATEGY

Required Sensors/Components (Main)

ST relay

Park/Neutral position switch

Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
Required Sensors/Components (Related)

Vehicle speed sensor

Crankshaft position sensor
Frequency of Operation Continuous

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Vehicle speed 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more
Engine speed 1000 rpm or higher

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Starter signal On

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

A005P32E74

  1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  3. Turn the GTS on.

  4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).

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

  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  7. Turn the GTS on [A].

  8. Start the engine.

  9. Idle the engine for 5 seconds or more [B].

  10. Drive the vehicle at 24 km/h (15 mph) or more for 20 seconds or more [C].

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

  11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [D].

  12. Read the pending DTCs.

    Tech Tips


    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

  13. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.

  14. Input the DTC: P0617.

  15. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS Display Description
    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System normal
    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed

    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment

    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    Tech Tips


    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.

    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [C] and [D] again and, if necessary, extend the driving time.

WIRING DIAGRAM

A005OP0E02
A005PFAE02

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

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 / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Starter Signal.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter Signal

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

      Standard
      Condition Starter Signal
      Ignition switch ON OFF

    6. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List while the vehicle is being driven with an engine speed of 1000 rpm or more at a vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.

      Standard
      Condition Starter Signal
      Driving at 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more (engine speed 1000 rpm or more) OFF

      Tech Tips

      If the result of either of the above is not as specified, proceed to the next step with the ignition switch ON, GTS connected and Data List item "Starter Signal"selected.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (w/ Entry and Start System) B
      NG (w/o Entry and Start System) C

      Tech Tips

      If the starter assembly operates continuously when the ignition switch is turned to ON, proceed to the next step without reading the Data List item "Starter Signal".


    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    C

    READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)) Click here

    B

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT))


    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 / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Starter Signal.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter Signal

    5. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block.

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

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The Data List item "Starter Signal" does not change from ON A
      The Data List item "Starter Signal" changes from ON to OFF B

      Tech Tips


      • When the result of the above inspection is "The Data List item "Starter Signal" does not change from ON", the ST relay is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B

    REPLACE ST RELAY

    A

  3. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ST RELAY)

    A005P66C01
    *1 No.1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    Tech Tips

    The purpose of this step is to check for ST relay holder voltage under abnormal conditions.


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

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground.

      Tech Tips


      • Make a note of the measured voltage as it will be necessary for the inspecting the change in voltage in the next step. As the next step should be conducted under the same conditions, keep the ignition switch ON and do not install the ST relay.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.

      • If any voltage was measured with the ignition switch ON, one of the following malfunctions is suspected:


        • Short to +B in the circuit of a connected ECU or the switch.

        • Short to +B in the wire harness.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  4. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    A005P66C01
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the park/neutral position switch is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH Click here

    A

  5. INSPECT ECM (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    A005P66C01
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the ECM is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    A

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - ST RELAY)


    1. Disconnect the A38 ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the C36 park/neutral position switch connector.

    3. Disconnect the M66 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.

    4. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A38-29 (STA), M66-20 (STA), 2 (ST relay holder) or other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    CHECK ENTRY AND START SYSTEM (CHECK FOR STA TERMINAL VOLTAGE OF SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

  7. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT))


    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 / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Starter Signal.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter Signal

    5. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block.

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

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The Data List item "Starter Signal" does not change from ON A
      The Data List item "Starter Signal" changes from ON to OFF B

      Tech Tips


      • When the result of the above inspection is "The Data List item "Starter Signal" does not change from ON", the ST relay is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B

    REPLACE ST RELAY

    A

  8. INSPECT IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the ignition or starter switch assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  9. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ST RELAY)

    A005P66C01
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    Tech Tips

    The purpose of this step is to check for ST relay holder voltage under abnormal conditions.


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

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground.

      Tech Tips


      • Make a note of the measured voltage as it will be necessary for the inspecting the change in voltage in the next step. As the next step should be conducted under the same conditions, keep the ignition switch ON and do not install the ST relay.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.

      • If any voltage was measured with the ignition switch ON, one of the following malfunctions is suspected:


        • Short to +B in the circuit of a connected ECU or the switch.

        • Short to +B in the wire harness.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  10. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    A005P66C01
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the park/neutral position switch is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH Click here

    A

  11. INSPECT ECM (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    A005P66C01
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the ECM is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    A

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ECM - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)

    B

    REPLACE ECM Click here