DTC    P0617    Starter Relay Circuit High

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DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, battery voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM.
If the ECM detects the starter signal (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 12.43 mph (20 km/h) or more for over 20 seconds.

DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P0617
When conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met, positive (+B) battery voltage 10.5 V or more applied to ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):
  1. (a) Vehicle speed 12.43 mph (20 km/h) or more
  2. (b) Engine speed 1000 rpm or more
  3. (c) STA signal ON
  1. Park/neutral position switch*
  2. Starter signal circuit
  3. ECM
  1. *: Automatic transaxle models.

MONITOR STRATEGY


Related DTCs
P0617: Verify starter signal
Required Sensors/Components (Main)
ST relay
Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch
Clutch pedal switch
Ignition switch
Main body ECU
Required Sensors/Components (Related)
Vehicle speed sensor
Crankshaft position sensor
Frequency of Operation
Continuous
Duration
20 seconds
MIL Operation
Immediate
Sequence of Operation
None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS


Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present
None
Battery voltage
10.5 V or more
Vehicle speed
12.43 mph (20 km/h) or more
Engine speed
1000 rpm or more

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS


Starter
On

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN


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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
  3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation) (Click here).
  4. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on [A].
  6. Idle the engine for 5 seconds or more [B].
  7. Drive the vehicle at 15 mph (24 km/h) or more for 20 seconds or more [C].

    CAUTION:
    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
  8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [D].
  9. Read the pending DTCs.

    HINT:
    1. If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    2. If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
  11. Input the DTC: P0617.
  12. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream Display
    		Description
    NORMAL
    1. DTC judgment completed
    2. System normal
    ABNORMAL
    1. DTC judgment completed
    2. System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE
    1. DTC judgment not completed
    2. Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A
    1. Unable to perform DTC judgment
    2. Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    HINT:
    1. If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
    2. If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
  13. If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE or N/A and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs (Click here).

    HINT:
    1. If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    2. If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

WIRING DIAGRAM


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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. Freeze frame data record 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.
1.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL)

  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Turn the Techstream on.

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

  1. Read the value displayed on the Techstream when the vehicle is driven at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more.

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

    Result:

    Condition
    		Result
    		Proceed to
    Driving at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more
    		Close (Starter signal off)
    		A
    Open (Starter signal on)
    (Automatic transaxle models)
    		B
    Open (Starter signal on)
    (Manual transaxle models)
    		C


B
Go to step 2

C
Go to step 4
A

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (Click here)  

2.INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly (Click here).



NG
REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH (Click here)
OK


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

  1. Repair or replace harness or connector (park/neutral position switch assembly - ST relay - ECM).



NEXT
Go to step 5

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

  1. Repair or replace harness or connector (clutch pedal switch - ST relay - ECM)


NEXT


5.CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0617)

  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Turn the Techstream on.

  1. Clear the DTCs (Click here).

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

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

  1. Read the DTCs.

    Result:

    Result
    		Proceed to
    DTC P0617 is output
    		A
    DTC is not output
    		B


B
END
A

REPLACE ECM (Click here)