DTC P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High: Monitor Description
DTC P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High: Monitor Description
DTC P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High: Monitor Description
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM.
If the ECM detects the starter control signal (STA) while the vehicle is driving, it will conclude that there is
a fault in the starter control circuit. The ECM will turn on the MIL and a DTC is set.
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
When all conditions (a), (b) and (c) are satisfied with battery
Short in Park/Neutral position switch circuit (A/T)
(+B) voltage 10.5 V or more for 20 seconds
Park/Neutral position switch (A/T)
P0617 (a) Vehicle speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h)
Clutch start switch (M/T)
(b) Engine revolution greater than 1,000 rpm
ECM
(c) STA signal ON
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs P0617 Starter signal error
Main sensors Starter signal
Required sensors/components
Related sensors Vehicle speed sensor, engine speed sensor
Frequency of operation Continuous
Duration 20 seconds
MIL operation Immediately
Sequence of operation None
WIRING DIAGRAM
ECM
R(*2) 8
E4 NSW
A2
J3 Park/Neutral 9 STA
E
Position Switch E4
Junction A
J2 9 6
Connector
R(*2)
J2 A
I10
Ignition R(*2)
Switch
12
5 4 R R(*2)
II2
AM2 ST2
R(*1)
B
Instrument Panel J/B IA2 3
6 IM B(*2) B
R(*1)
3 2
ST
AM2 1 C8
Relay
5 1 Clutch
Start
Switch
3 IM 1 IM IL 11 4 IF 2
B–R From Terminal 21
B of TVIP ECU B(*1)
IA4 2 B–W B–R(*3)
(*3) W–B B(*2)
B–R 3 1
S8 G G
1 J2 J2
Starter
II1 7 IA5 10 II2 11
MAIN 2 Cut
4 2
Relay B(*1, *4)
Engine J2 G
B
Room B(*3) Junction
1 B
R/B and B(*3) Connector
(*1,*3)
1 1A J/B B(*3) B(*1) B(*2)
B
FL
B(*4) B(*4)
MAIN 1 S3 1
S2
B–R A
J6
*1: M/T
J/C
Battery *2: A/T
IE *3: W/TVIP System
*4: W/O TVIP System
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
This DTC chart is on the premise that the engine is cranked normally. If the engine is not cranked, pro-
ceed to the problem symptoms table on page 05–42.
Read freeze frame data using the hand−held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records
the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful for determin-
ing whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air–fuel ratio
was lean or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.
Hand–held tester:
1 READ VALUE OF HAND–HELD TESTER(STARTER SIGNAL)
(a) Connect the hand–held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and push the hand–held tester main switch ON.
(c) Select the item ”DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / STARTER SIG” and read the
value displayed the hand–held tester.
Result:
Ignition switch position ON START
STA Signal OFF ON
NG
OK
(a) Connect the hand–held tester to or OBD II scan tool the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and push the hand–held tester main switch ON.
(c) Select the item ”DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / STARTER SIG” and read its
value displayed the hand–held tester.
Result:
Ignition Switch Position ON START
STA Signal OFF ON
OK SYSTEM OK
NG
Component Side: (a) Check for continuity between the connector terminals
Ignition Switch
shown in the chart below.
I10 Switch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition
LOCK All Terminals No continuity
ACC 1–3 Continuity
ON 1–2, 1–3, 2–3, 5–6 Continuity
START 1–2, 4–5, 4–6, 5–6 Continuity
OK
(a) Connect the hand–held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and push the hand–held tester main switch ON.
(c) Select the item ”DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / STARTER SIG” and read its
value displayed the hand–held tester.
Result:
Ignition Switch Position ON START
STA Signal OFF ON
OK SYSTEM OK
NG
STA(+)
(c) Measure the voltage between the terminals of the E4
E1(–)
ECM connector when the engine is cranked.
ECM Connector A18294 Standard:
Tester Connection Specified Condition
STA (E4–9) – E1 (E4–7) 5.5 V or more
NG
OK
3 INSPECT ECM
STA(+)
(c) Measure the voltage between the terminals of the E4
E1(–)
ECM connector when the engine is cranked.
ECM Connector A18294 Standard:
Tester Connection Specified Condition
STA (E4–9) – E1 (E4–7) 5.5 V or more
OK SYSTEM OK
NG
OK
5 INSPECT ECM
STA(+)
(c) Measure the voltage between the terminals of the E4
E1(–)
ECM connector when the engine is cranked.
ECM Connector A18294 Standard:
Tester Connection Specified Condition
STA (E4–9) – E1 (E4–7) 5.5 V or more
OK SYSTEM OK
NG