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

When conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met, a positive (+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 more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph).

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

  • (c) The STA signal is on.

  • Short in starter relay circuit

  • Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch*1

  • Clutch start switch*2

  • Power management control ECU*3

  • Ignition switch*4

  • ECM

  • *1: for CVT

  • *2: for Manual Transaxle

  • *3: w/ Entry and Start System

  • *4: w/o Entry and Start System

WIRING DIAGRAM

A202097E07
A202098E08

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

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

Tip:

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, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ENTRY AND START SYSTEM

    1. Confirm the entry and start system.

      Table 1. Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      w/o Entry and Start System

      A

      w/ Entry and Start System

      B

    READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)Click here

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

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

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

    4. Read the value displayed on the GTS when the ignition switch is turned to ON and engine cranking.

      OK

      Ignition Switch Condition

      Starter Signal

      ON

      OFF

      Engine cranking

      ON
      Table 2. Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      OK

      A

      NG (for Manual Transaxle)

      B

      NG (for CVT)

      C

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

    (Click here)

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)Click here

  3. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    1. B119736E33

      Disconnect the 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

      All terminals

      Off

      10 kΩ or higher

      2 (AM1) - 1 (ST1)

      START

      Below 1 Ω
      Table 3. Text in Illustration

      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Ignition Switch)

    3. Reconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.

    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    (Click here)

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

    1. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A4-2 or H6-1 (ST1) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

    5. Reconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY)

    1. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

    2. Remove the ST relay from the No. 3 relay block.

    3. 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 or A4-1 - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

    5. Reinstall the ST relay.

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY)

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

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A4-1 or A76-29 (STA) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reconnect the ECM connector.

    5. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

    REPLACE ECM

    (Click here)

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)

    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    2. Remove the ST relay from the No .3 relay block.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      C23-9 - ST Relay terminal 2

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    5. Reinstall the ST relay.

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

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ST RELAY)

    1. Remove the ST relay from the No .3 relay block.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    3. 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 or A76-29 (STA) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reinstall the ST relay.

    5. Reconnect the ECM connector.

    REPLACE ECM

    (Click here)

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ECM - ST RELAY)

  9. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SIGNAL)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

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

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

    4. Read the value displayed on the GTS when the ignition switch is turned to ON and when the engine is cranking.

      OK

      Switch Condition

      Starter Signal

      Ignition switch ON

      OFF

      Engine cranking

      ON
      Table 4. Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      OK

      A

      NG (for Manual Transaxle)

      B

      NG (for CVT)

      C

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

    (Click here)

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)Click here

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

    1. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the power management control ECU connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A4-2 or H70-3 (STAR) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

    5. Reconnect the power management control ECU connector.

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU)

  11. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY)

    1. Remove the ST relay from the No .3 relay block.

    2. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

    3. 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 or A4-1 - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reinstall the ST relay.

    5. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY)

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

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A76-29 (STA) or A4-1 - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reinstall the ECM connector.

    5. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

    REPLACE ECM

    (Click here)

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)

  13. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)

    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    2. Remove the ST relay from the No .3 relay block.

    3. 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 or C23-9 - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    5. Reinstall the ST relay.

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

  14. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ECM)

    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      C23-9 or A76-29 (STA) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    5. Reconnect the ECM connector.

    REPLACE ECM

    (Click here)

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