SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

MONITOR 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 (12.43 mph) or more for over 20 seconds.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0617

Conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met, and a positive (+B) battery voltage of 10.5 V or higher is applied to the ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic).

  • (a) Vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more.

  • (b) Engine speed is 1000 rpm or higher.

  • (c) STA signal is on.

  • Park/neutral position switch assembly

  • Starter relay (ST) circuit

  • ECM

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs P0617: Starter relay circuit verify starter signal
Required Sensors/Components (Main)

Starter relay (ST)

Park/neutral position switch assembly

Ignition switch assembly

Certification ECU
Required Sensors/Components (Related)

Vehicle speed sensor

Crankshaft position sensor
Frequency of Operation Continuous
Duration 20 seconds
MIL Operation Immediate
Sequence of Operation None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored None
All of the following conditions are met -
Battery voltage 10.5 V or higher
Vehicle speed 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more
Engine speed 1000 rpm or higher

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Starter On

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

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

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

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

  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on [A].

  6. Start the engine.

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

  8. 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.

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

  10. 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.

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

  12. Input the DTC: P0617.

  13. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream 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.

  14. If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE or N/A and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs Click here.

    Tech Tips

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

    • If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

WIRING DIAGRAM

A011TO8E03
A011UYKE03

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. 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 TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL)

    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the Techstream on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Primary / Starter Signal.

    5. Check the value displayed on the Techstream when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more.

      CAUTION:

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

      Result
      Condition Starter Signal Proceed to
      Driving at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more OFF (Starter signal off) A
      ON (Starter signal on) B
    B

    INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly Click here.

    NG

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

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

    1. Repair or replace harness or connector (starter signal circuit).

    NEXT

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0617)

    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the Techstream on.

    4. Clear the DTCs Click here.

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

    6. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

    7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    8. Read the DTCs.

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

    END

    A

    REPLACE ECM Click here