MULTI-MODE MANUAL TRANSAXLE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, battery voltage is applied to terminal STA of the TCM. If the TCM detects the starter control (STA) signal while the vehicle is being driven, it determines that there is a malfunction in the STA circuit. The TCM then illuminates the MIL and stores this DTC.

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

C303962E02
C311342E01

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

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

Tip:

If DTC P0703 is output, troubleshoot for that DTC 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. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      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 RELAYClick here

    C

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

    Click 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 wire harness or connector (neutral position switch - certification ECU - ST 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 / Trouble Codes.

      Powertrain > Multi-Mode M/T > Trouble Codes

    7. Read the DTCs.

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      DTC P0617 is output

      A

      DTCs are not output

      B
    A

    REPLACE TCM

    1. Replace the TCM.

      Click here

    B

    END

  5. INSPECT ST RELAY

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

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

    3. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      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 RELAY

    A

  6. INSPECT ECM

    1. Disconnect the A34 ECM connectors.

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

    3. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      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 hereClick here

    A

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

    1. C239993C05

      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to TCM)

      Disconnect the A27 TCM connector.

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

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A27-6 (STA) - Body ground

      Ignition switch off

      Below 1 V

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE TCM

    1. Replace the TCM.

      Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR