ECD SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0617

DTC Code DTC Name
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, 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 has been driven at 20 km/h (12.5 mph) or more for more than 20 seconds.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

P0617

Starter Relay Circuit High

Conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):

(a) Vehicle speed is more than 20 km/h (12.5 mph).

(b) Engine speed is more than 1000 rpm.

(c) STA signal is on.

  • ST NO. 1 relay circuit

  • Clutch start switch assembly

  • Ignition or starter switch assembly*

  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

  • *: w/o entry and start system

Table 1. Related Data List

DTC No.

Data List

P0617

Starter Signal

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

DTC No.

DTC Detection Drive Pattern

P0617

Drive vehicle for 25 seconds or more at a speed of 20 km/h (12.5 mph) or more and an engine speed of 1000 rpm or higher

WIRING DIAGRAM

A294528E02
A294529E02

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

  • Inspect the fuses of circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

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

Tip:

Read freeze frame data using the GTS. 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, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

  1. 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 / All Data / Starter Signal.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List

      Tester Display

      Starter Signal

    4. Check the value displayed on the GTS when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more.

      Note:

      When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      Result

      Condition

      Starter Signal

      Proceed to

      Driving at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) or more

      OFF

      A

      ON (w/ entry and start system)

      B

      ON (w/o entry and start system)

      C
    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

    Click here

    C

    INSPECT IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLYClick here

    B

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

    1. Repair or replace the harness or connector (ECM - clutch start switch assembly - engine stop and start ECU - certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) - ST NO. 1 relay).

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  3. CONFIRM 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.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

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

    6. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

    7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    8. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      DTC P0617 is output

      A

      DTC is not output

      B
    B

    END

    A

  4. REPLACE ECM

    1. Replace the ECM.

      Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  5. CONFIRM 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.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

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

    6. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

    7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    8. Confirm that the DTC is not output again.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

    END

  6. INSPECT IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    1. Inspect the ignition or starter switch assembly.

      Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPLACE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLYClick here

    OK

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

    1. Repair or replace the harness or connector (ECM - clutch start switch assembly - engine stop and start ECU - ST relay).

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

    CONFIRM WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURSClick here

  8. REPLACE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    1. Replace the ignition or starter switch assembly.

      Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

    CONFIRM WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURSClick here