MULTI-MODE MANUAL TRANSAXLE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

If engine speed and battery voltage are above a certain level while the vehicle is being driven (not start condition) and the STA signal is on for a certain amount of time, this DTC is stored.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Warning Indicate

Memory

P0617

Starter Relay Circuit High

Following conditions (1), (2) and (3) met for 20 seconds (1-trip detection logic):

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

  2. Engine speed is more than 1000 rpm.

  3. STA signal is ON

  • Neutral position switch

  • ST (Starter) relay

  • Wire harness or connector

  • Ignition switch

  • TCM

  • ECM

Comes on

Comes on

DTC stored

WIRING DIAGRAM

C279526E02
C279527E02

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

If DTC P0703 is output, troubleshoot this code first.

PROCEDURE

  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (STA SWITCH 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 / Multi-Mode M/T / Data List / STA Switch Signal.

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

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item

      Range

      Normal Condition

      Diagnostic Note

      STA Switch Signal

      STA signal

      OFF or ON

      OFF: Not cranking

      ON: Cranking

      -

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List

      Tester Display

      STA Switch Signal

      OK

      OFF is displayed in the Data List when not cranking.

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      NG (w/ Entry and Start System)

      A

      NG (w/o Entry and Start System)

      B

      OK

      C
    B

    INSPECT ST NO. 1 RELAYClick here

    C

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

    Click hereClick hereClick here

    A

  2. INSPECT NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

    1. Inspect the neutral position switch assembly.

      Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPLACE NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

    Click here

    OK

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

    1. Repair or replace the harness or connector (neutral position switch - certification ECU - ST No. 1 relay - ECM - TCM).

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Clear DTCs

    5. Drive the vehicle at more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph) for more than 20 seconds.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T.

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Trouble Codes

    7. Read the DTCs.

      Click here

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      DTC P0617 is output

      A

      DTCs are not output

      B
    B

    END

    A

  5. REPLACE TCM

    1. Replace the TCM.

      for LHD:Click hereClick here

      for RHD:Click hereClick here

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    1. Perform the initialization and learning procedure.

      Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

    END

  7. INSPECT ST NO. 1 RELAY

    1. Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T / Data List / STA Switch Signal.

    3. In accordance with the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item

      Range

      Normal Condition

      Diagnostic Note

      STA Switch Signal

      STA signal

      OFF or ON

      OFF: Not cranking

      ON: Cranking

      -

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List

      Tester Display

      STA Switch Signal

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      ON is displayed in the Data List when not cranking.

      A

      OFF is displayed in the Data List when not cranking.

      B
    B

    REPLACE ST NO. 1 RELAY

    A

  8. INSPECT ECM

    1. Disconnect the ECM connectors.

    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T / Data List / STA Switch Signal.

    3. In accordance with the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item

      Range

      Normal Condition

      Diagnostic Note

      STA Switch Signal

      STA signal

      OFF or ON

      OFF: Not cranking

      ON: Cranking

      -

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Data List

      Tester Display

      STA Switch Signal

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      ON is displayed in the Data List when not cranking.

      A

      OFF is displayed in the Data List when not cranking.

      B
    B

    REPLACE ECM

    Click here

    A

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TCM - ST RELAY - ECM)

    1. C239993C03

      *a

      Front 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

      A108-6 (STA) - Body ground

      Ignition switch off

      Below 1 V

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  10. REPLACE TCM

    1. Replace the TCM.

      for LHD:Click hereClick here

      for RHD:Click hereClick here

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  11. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    1. Perform the initialization and learning procedure.

      Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

    END