SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, the 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) 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 (12.4 mph) or more.

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

  • (c) STA signal is on.

  • Park/neutral position switch assembly*1

  • Clutch start switch assembly*2

  • Starter relay (ST) circuit

  • Smart Key ECU Assembly*3

  • Ignition switch assembly*4

  • ECM

*1: for CVT

*2: for Manual Transaxle

*3: w/ Entry and Start System

*4: w/o Entry and Start System

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

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  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the intelligent tester on.

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

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

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

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

  7. 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.

  8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC [D].

  9. 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.

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

  11. Input the DTC: P0617.

  12. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Intelligent tester 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
    UNKNOWN

    • 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 UNKNOWN, perform steps [C] and [D] again and, if necessary, extend the driving time.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC Starter Signal Circuit Click here.

Refer to DTC Cranking Holding Function Circuit Click here.

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 Problem Symptoms Table Click here.

  • Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. 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 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. Check the value displayed on the intelligent tester when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more with engine speed at 1000 rpm or more.

      Result
      Condition Starter Signal Proceed to
      Driving at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more with engine speed at 1000 rpm or more Close A
      Open (for CVT) B
      Open (for Manual Transaxle) C

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    C

    INSPECT CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY (FOR CLUTCH START SYSTEM) Click here

    B

  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 AND CONNECTOR (STA SIGNAL CIRCUIT)


    1. Repair or replace harness or connector (park/neutral position switch assembly - power management control ECU - smart key ECU assembly - ST relay - ECM) (w/ Entry and Start System).

    2. Repair or replace harness or connector (park/neutral position switch assembly - power management control ECU - ST relay - ECM) (w/o Entry and Start System).


    NEXT

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    5. Drive the vehicle at more than 24 km/h (15 mph) for more than 20 seconds.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Code.

    7. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      P0617 is output A
      No DTC is output B

    A

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    B

    END

  5. INSPECT CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY (FOR CLUTCH START SYSTEM)


    1. Inspect the clutch start switch assembly (for clutch start system) Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY (FOR CLUTCH START SYSTEM) Click here

    OK

  6. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STA SIGNAL CIRCUIT)


    1. Repair or replace harness or connector (clutch start switch assembly - power management control ECU - smart key ECU assembly - ST relay - ECM) (w/ Entry and Start System).

    2. Repair or replace harness or connector (clutch start switch assembly - power management control ECU - ST relay - ECM) (w/o Entry and Start System).


    NEXT

  7. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    5. Drive the vehicle at more than 24 km/h (15 mph) for more than 20 seconds.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Code.

    7. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      P0617 is output A
      No DTC is output B

    A

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    B

    END