ECD SYSTEM (w/o EGR Cooler), 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 sets 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 Conditions Trouble Areas
P0617

When conditions (a), (b) and (c) met, positive (+B) battery voltage 10.5 V or more applied to ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic)


  • (a) Vehicle speed 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more

  • (b) Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more

  • (c) STA signal ON

  • Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch (A/T model)

  • ST relay circuit

  • Ignition switch

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01DXNHE11

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration Click here and initialization Click here.

Tech Tips


  • The following troubleshooting flowchart is based on the premise that the engine is cranked normally.

    If the engine will not crank, proceed to the 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 ON and turn the tester ON.

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

    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK
      Ignition Switch Positions Starter Signal
      ON OFF
      START ON
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG B (M/T Model)
      NG C (A/T Model)

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    B

    INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    A01DVA4E10

    1. Disconnect the N8 PNP switch connector.

    2. Measure the resistance when the transmission gear selector lever is moved to each position.

      Standard resistance

      Gear Selector

      Lever Position

      		 Tester Connection Specified Condition
      Except P and N 4 - 5 10 kΩ or higher
      P 2 - 5 10 kΩ or higher
      R
      N
      D
      2
      L

    3. Reconnect the PNP switch connector.


    OK

    INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

  3. REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    Replace the Park/Neutral position switch assembly.


    NEXT

  4. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.

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

    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK
      Ignition Switch Positions Starter Signal
      ON OFF
      START ON

    OK

    SYSTEM OK

    NG

  5. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    A01DVVKE03

    1. Disconnect the I6 ignition switch connector.

    2. Measure the resistance of the ignition switch.

      Standard resistance
      Tester Connection Ignition Switch Position Specified Condition
      AM2 (5) - ST2 (7) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      AM2 (5) - ST2 (7) START Below 1 Ω

    3. Reconnect the ignition switch connector.


    OK

    READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) Click here

    NG

  6. REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    NEXT

  7. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.

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

    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK
      Ignition Switch Positions Starter Signal
      ON OFF
      START ON

    OK

    SYSTEM OK

    NG

  8. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH - STA TERMINAL OF ECM)


    NEXT

  9. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.

    3. Turn the tester ON.

    4. Clear DTCs Click here.

    5. Drive the vehicle at more than 20 km/h (12.43 mph) for over 20 seconds.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / DTC.

    7. Read DTCs.

      Result
      Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
      P0617 A
      No DTC B

    B

    SYSTEM OK

    A

    REPLACE ECM Click here