СИСТЕМА SFI, 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 vehicle is being driven and the ECM detects the starter control signal (STA), the ECM concludes that the starter control circuit is malfunctioning. The ECM will illuminate the MIL and set a DTC.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0617

When conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met and battery (+B) voltage of 10.5 V or more is applied for 20 seconds.

(a) Vehicle speed is greater than 20 km/h (12 mph)

(b) Engine revolution is greater than 1,000 rpm

(c) STA signal ON

  • Short in PNP switch circuit

  • Park/Neutral position switch assembly

  • Ignition switch

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01E0Q4E01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips

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PROCEDURE


  1. READ DATA LIST (STARTER SIGNAL)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

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

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

    4. Check the result when the ignition switch is turned to ON and START.

      Result
      Ignition Switch Position STA Signal Proceed to
      ON → START

      for A/T:

      Display does not change from OFF → ON

      		 A
      ON → START

      for M/T:

      Display does not change from OFF → ON

      		 B
      ON → START Display changes from OFF → ON C

    B

    INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE ECM

    A

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    A01DVA4E23

    1. Move the shift lever to the P or N position.

    2. Disconnect the N1 Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch connector.

    3. Measure the resistance of the PNP switch.

      Standard
      Tester Connection Shift Position Specified Condition
      4 (B) - 5 (L) P or N Below 1 Ω
      4 (B) - 5 (L) Except P or N 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    OK

  3. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    A01DV3BE07

    1. Measure the resistance of the I6 ignition switch.

      Standard resistance
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      5 - 7 LOCK 10 kΩ or higher
      5 - 7 START Below 1 Ω

    NG

    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    OK

  4. CHECK IF DTC OUTPUT RECURS


    1. Clear the DTCs.

    2. Drive the vehicle at more than 40 km/h (25 mph) for 20 seconds or more.

    3. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    4. Turn the intelligent tester ON.

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.

    6. Read DTC.

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

    B

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

    A

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR