SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, the battery voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM.

If the ECM detects the starter signal (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 sets the DTC.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0617

Following conditions (a), (b) and (c) met for 20 seconds

(1 trip detection logic):


  • (a) Vehicle speed more than 20 km/h (12 mph)

  • (b) Engine speed more than 1000 rpm

  • (c) STA signal ON

  • Clutch start switch assembly*1

  • Park/neutral position switch assembly*2

  • Starter relay circuit

  • Ignition switch assembly*3

  • Power management control ECU*4

  • ECM

  • Short in starter relay circuit

WIRING DIAGRAM

A011BAME01
A0118V5E01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

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

Tech Tips


  • The following troubleshooting flowchart is based on the premise that the engine is cranked normally.

    If the engine will not crank, proceed to the Problem Symptoms Table Click here.

  • Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data record 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 INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

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

    5. Read the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is ON and the engine starts.

      OK
      Ignition Switch Position Starter Signal
      Ignition switch ON OFF
      Engine start ON
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Within standard range A

      Outside standard range

      (for Manual transaxle)

      		 B

      Outside standard range

      (for CVT)

      		 C

    B

    READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) Click here

    C

    READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) Click here

    A

    CHECK INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

  2. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Disconnect the A29 clutch start switch assembly connector.

    2. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    4. Turn the tester on.

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

    6. Read the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is ON.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      ON A
      OFF B

    B

    INSPECT CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  3. INSPECT ECM (STA TERMINAL VOLTAGE)


    1. A01178ZE20
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to ECM)

      Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the A29 clutch start switch assembly connector.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

      Result
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition Proceed to
      A18-48 (STA) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V A
      Below 1.5 V B

    B

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    A

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - ECM - CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU)


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

    2. Disconnect the A18 ECM connector.

    3. Disconnect the A29 clutch start switch assembly connector.

    4. Disconnect the D36 power management control ECU connector (w/ Entry and Start System).

    5. Disconnect the D37 power management control ECU connector (w/o Entry and Start System).

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      ST relay terminal 2, A18-48 (STA), A29-1, D36-2 (STA)*1 or D37-5 (STA)*2 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      • *1: w/ Entry and Start System

      • *2: w/o Entry and Start System


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU Click here

  5. INSPECT CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A0118J0E26
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Clutch Start Switch Assembly)

      Disconnect the A29 clutch start switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 OFF (free) 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (w/o Entry and Start System) B
      OK (w/ Entry and Start System) C

    B

    INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU) Click here

    A

  6. REPLACE CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the clutch start switch assembly Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      w/o Entry and Start System A
      w/ Entry and Start System B

    B

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU) Click here

    A

  7. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A011B1DE11
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Ignition Switch)

      Disconnect the D28 ignition switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      2 (AM1) - 1 (ST1) ON position 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the A18 ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the A29 clutch start switch assembly connector.

    3. Disconnect the D28 ignition switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A18-25 (NSW), A29-2 or D28-1 (ST1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU)


    1. Disconnect the A18 ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the A29 clutch start switch assembly connector.

    3. Disconnect the D36 power management control ECU connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A18-25 (NSW), A29-2 or D36-3 (STAR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  10. INSPECT ECM (NSW TERMINAL VOLTAGE)


    1. A01178ZE21
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to ECM)

      Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the A29 clutch start switch assembly connector.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A18-25 (NSW) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1.5 V

    NG

    REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU Click here

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here

  11. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Disconnect the B13 park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    2. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    4. Turn the tester on.

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

    6. Read the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is ON.

      Result
      Ignition Switch Position Proceed to
      ON A
      OFF B

    B

    INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  12. INSPECT ECM (STA TERMINAL VOLTAGE)


    1. A01178ZE22
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to ECM)

      Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the B13 park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

      Result
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition Proceed to
      A18-48 (STA) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V A
      Below 1.5 V B

    B

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    A

  13. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ST RELAY - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY- ECM - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU)


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

    2. Disconnect the B13 park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    3. Disconnect the A18 ECM connector.

    4. Disconnect the D36 power management control ECU connector (w/ Entry and Start System).

    5. Disconnect the D37 power management control ECU connector (w/o Entry and Start System).

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      ST relay terminal 2, B13-5(L), A18-48 (STA), D36-2 (STA)*1 or D37-5 (STA)*2 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      • *1: w/ Entry and Start System

      • *2: w/o Entry and Start System


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU Click here

  14. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A011857E38
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (to Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly)

      Disconnect the B13 park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      4(B) - 5(L) Except P, N 10 kΩ or higher
      2(RB) - 5(L) Except P, N 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Result Proceed to

      Outside standard range

      (Tester Connection 4(B) - 5(L))

      		 A

      Outside standard range

      (Tester Connection 2(RB) - 5(L))

      		 B

      Within standard range

      (without entry and start system)

      		 C

      Within standard range

      (with entry and start system)

      		 D

    B

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    D

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU) Click here

    A

  15. REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      w/o Entry and Start System A
      w/ Entry and Start System B

    B

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU) Click here

    A

  16. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A011B1DE12
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Ignition Switch Assembly)

      Disconnect the D28 ignition switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      2 (AM1) - 1 (ST1) ON position 10 kΩ or higher
      7 (AM2) - 8 (ST2) ON position 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  17. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM - IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the B13 park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the A18 ECM connector.

    3. Disconnect the D28 ignition switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B13-4(B), A18-25 (NSW) or D28-1 (ST1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here

  18. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU)


    1. Disconnect the B13 park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the A18 ECM connector.

    3. Disconnect the D36 power management control ECU connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B13-4(B), A18-25 (NSW) or D36-3 (STAR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  19. INSPECT ECM (NSW TERMINAL VOLTAGE)


    1. A01178ZE21
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to ECM)

      Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the B13 park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A18-25 (NSW) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1.5 V

    NG

    REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU Click here

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here