SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P061512

DTC Code DTC Name
P061512 Starter Relay Circuit Short to Battery

DESCRIPTION


DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory Note
P061512 Starter Relay Circuit Short to Battery

All of the following conditions are met, and 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 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more.

  • (b) The engine speed is 1000 rpm or higher.

  • (c) The STA signal is on.


  • ST relay

  • Starter signal circuit

  • Park/Neutral position switch*1

  • Clutch start switch assembly*2

  • Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly)*3

  • Ignition or starter switch assembly*4

  • Engine stop and start ECU*5

  • ECM

Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0617

*1: for CVT

*2: for Manual Transaxle

*3: w/ Entry and Start System

*4: w/o Entry and Start System

*5: w/ Stop and Start System

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If the ECM detects the starter control (STA) signal for 20 seconds or more while the vehicle is being driven with an engine speed of 1000 rpm or more at a vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more, it determines that there is a malfunction in the STA circuit, illuminates the MIL and stores this DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Frequency of Operation Continuous

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

B008M93E72

  1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  3. Turn the GTS on.

  4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).

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

  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  7. Turn the GTS on [A].

  8. Start the engine.

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

  10. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 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.

  11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [D].

  12. 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.

  13. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

  14. Input the DTC: P061512.

  15. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS 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

    N/A
    • 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 N/A, perform the Confirmation Driving Pattern and check the DTC judgment result again.

WIRING DIAGRAM


  1. for CVT

    B008KUGE04
    B008LLTE04
  2. for Manual Transaxle

    B008L0HE01
    B008MBWE02
    B008ME0E02

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

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, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK MODEL


    1. Choose the model to be inspected.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      for CVT A
      for Manual Transaxle B

    B
    A
  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW)


    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 / Engine / Data List / All Data / Starter SW.


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter SW
    5. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

      Standard
      Condition Starter SW
      Ignition switch ON OFF
    6. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List while the vehicle is being driven with an engine speed of 1000 rpm or more at a vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.

      Standard
      Condition Starter SW
      Driving at 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more (engine speed 1000 rpm or more) OFF

      Tech Tips

      If the result of either of the above is not as specified, proceed to the next step with the ignition switch ON, GTS connected and Data List item "Starter SW" selected.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (w/ Entry and Start System) B
      NG (w/o Entry and Start System) C

      Tech Tips

      If the starter assembly operates continuously when the ignition switch is turned to ON, proceed to the next step without reading the Data List item "Starter SW".


    A
    C
    B
  3. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT))


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / Starter SW.


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter SW
    5. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block.

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

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON A
      The Data List item "Starter SW" changes from ON to OFF B

      Tech Tips


      • When the result of the above inspection is "The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON", the ST relay is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B
    A
  4. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ST RELAY)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    Tech Tips

    The purpose of this step is to check for ST relay holder voltage under abnormal conditions.


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

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground.

      Tech Tips


      • Make a note of the measured voltage as it will be necessary for the inspecting the change in voltage in the next step. As the next step should be conducted under the same conditions, keep the ignition switch ON and do not install the ST relay.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.

      • If any voltage was measured with the ignition switch ON, one of the following malfunctions is suspected:


        • Short to +B in the circuit of a connected ECU or the switch.

        • Short to +B in the wire harness.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT
  5. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected*1 B
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected*2 C

      *1: for 2WD

      *2: for AWD

      Tech Tips


      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the park/neutral position switch is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B
    C
    A
  6. INSPECT ECM (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the ECM is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B
    A
  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - ST RELAY)


    1. Disconnect A38 the ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the C36 park/neutral position switch connector.

    3. Disconnect the M66 Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.

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

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A38-29 (STA), C36-9 (L), M66-20 (STA), 2 (ST relay holder) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK
    NG
  8. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT))


    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 / Engine / Data List / All Data / Starter SW.


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter SW
    5. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block.

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

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON A
      The Data List item "Starter SW" changes from ON to OFF B

      Tech Tips


      • When the result of the above inspection is "The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON", the ST relay is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B
    A
  9. INSPECT IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the ignition or starter switch assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  10. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ST RELAY)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    Tech Tips

    The purpose of this step is to check for ST relay holder voltage under abnormal conditions.


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

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground.

      Tech Tips


      • Make a note of the measured voltage as it will be necessary for the inspecting the change in voltage in the next step. As the next step should be conducted under the same conditions, keep the ignition switch ON and do not install the ST relay.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.

      • If any voltage was measured with the ignition switch ON, one of the following malfunctions is suspected:


        • Short to +B in the circuit of a connected ECU or the switch.

        • Short to +B in the wire harness.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT
  11. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected*1 B
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected*2 C

      *1: for 2WD

      *2: for AWD

      Tech Tips


      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the park/neutral position switch is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B
    C
    A
  12. INSPECT ECM (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the ECM is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    A
    B
  13. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW)


    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 / Engine / Data List / All Data / Starter SW.


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter SW
    5. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

      Standard
      Condition Starter SW
      Ignition switch ON OFF

      Tech Tips

      for Manual Transaxle: Read the Data List with the clutch pedal depressed.

    6. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List while the vehicle is being driven with an engine speed of 1000 rpm or more at a vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.

      Standard
      Condition Starter SW
      Driving at 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more (engine speed 1000 rpm or more) OFF

      Tech Tips

      for Manual Transaxle: Read the Data List with the clutch pedal depressed.

      Tech Tips

      If the result of either of the above is not as specified, proceed to the next step with the ignition switch ON, GTS connected and Data List item "Starter SW" selected.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (w/ Entry and Start System) B
      NG (w/o Entry and Start System) *2 C
      NG (w/o Entry and Start System) *1 D

      *1: w/ Stop and Start System

      *2: w/o Stop and Start System

      Tech Tips

      If the starter assembly operates continuously when the ignition switch is turned to ON, proceed to the next step without reading the Data List item "Starter SW".


    A
    C
    D
    B
  14. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW(CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT))


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / Starter SW.


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter SW
    5. Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

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

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON A
      The Data List item "Starter SW" changes from ON to OFF B

      Tech Tips


      • Read the Data List with the clutch pedal depressed.

      • When the result of the above inspection is "The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON", the ST NO. 1 relay is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B
    A
  15. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ST RELAY)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    Tech Tips

    The purpose of this step is to check for ST relay holder voltage under abnormal conditions.


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

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground.

      Tech Tips


      • Measure the voltage with the clutch pedal depressed.

      • Make a note of the measured voltage as it will be necessary for the inspecting the change in voltage in the next step. As the next step should be conducted under the same conditions, keep the ignition switch ON and do not install the ST relay.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.

      • If any voltage was measured with the ignition switch ON, one of the following malfunctions is suspected:


        • Short to +B in the circuit of a connected ECU or the switch.

        • Short to +B in the wire harness.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT
  16. INSPECT ECM (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • Measure the voltage with the clutch pedal depressed and compare it with the voltage measured in the previous step.

      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the ECM is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B
    A
  17. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY)


    1. Disconnect the A38 ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the M66 Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.

    3. Disconnect the A51 clutch start switch assembly connector.

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

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A38-57 (NSW), A51-2 or M66-9 (STAR) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A38-29 (STA), A51-1, M66-20 (STA) or 2 (ST relay holder) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK
    NG
  18. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW(CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT))


    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 / Engine / Data List / All Data / Starter SW.


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter SW
    5. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block.

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

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON A
      The Data List item "Starter SW" changes from ON to OFF B

      Tech Tips


      • Read the Data List with the clutch pedal depressed.

      • When the result of the above inspection is "The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON", the ST relay is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B
    A
  19. INSPECT IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the ignition or starter switch assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  20. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ST RELAY)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    Tech Tips

    The purpose of this step is to check for ST relay holder voltage under abnormal conditions.


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

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT
    3. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground.

      Tech Tips


      • Measure the voltage with the clutch pedal depressed.

      • Make a note of the measured voltage as it will be necessary for the inspecting the change in voltage in the next step. As the next step should be conducted under the same conditions, keep the ignition switch ON and do not install the ST relay.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.

      • If any voltage was measured with the ignition switch ON, one of the following malfunctions is suspected:


        • Short to +B in the circuit of a connected ECU or the switch.

        • Short to +B in the wire harness.


    NEXT
  21. INSPECT ECM (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • Measure the voltage with the clutch pedal depressed and compare it with the voltage measured in the previous step.

      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the ECM is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    A
    B
  22. READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW(CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT))


    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 / Engine / Data List / All Data / Starter SW.


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Starter SW
    5. Remove the ST relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block.

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

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON A
      The Data List item "Starter SW" changes from ON to OFF B

      Tech Tips


      • Read the Data List with the clutch pedal depressed.

      • When the result of the above inspection is "The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON", the ST relay is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B
    A
  23. INSPECT IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the ignition or starter switch assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  24. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ST RELAY)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    Tech Tips

    The purpose of this step is to check for ST relay holder voltage under abnormal conditions.


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

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground.

      Tech Tips


      • Measure the voltage with the clutch pedal depressed.

      • Make a note of the measured voltage as it will be necessary for the inspecting the change in voltage in the next step. As the next step should be conducted under the same conditions, keep the ignition switch ON and do not install the ST relay.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.

      • If any voltage was measured with the ignition switch ON, one of the following malfunctions is suspected:


        • Short to +B in the circuit of a connected ECU or the switch.

        • Short to +B in the wire harness.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT
  25. INSPECT ENGINE STOP AND START ECU (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the engine stop and start ECU connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay holder 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • Measure the voltage with the clutch pedal depressed and compare it with the voltage measured in the previous step.

      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the engine stop and start ECU is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    B
    A
  26. INSPECT ECM (CHECK FOR SHORT CIRCUIT)

    B008MAAC19
    *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block
    *2 ST Relay Holder

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Measure the voltage between ST relay terminal 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The voltage between ST relay terminal 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected A
      The voltage between ST relay terminal 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • Measure the voltage with the clutch pedal depressed and compare it with the voltage measured in the previous step.

      • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the ECM is normal.

      • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.


    A
    B