DTC    P0617    Starter Relay Circuit High

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DESCRIPTION

While the engine is being cranked, the 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.

DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P0617
Following conditions (a), (b) and (c) met for 20 seconds (1-trip detection logic):
  1. (a) Vehicle speed more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph)
  2. (b) Engine speed more than 1000 rpm
  3. (c) STA signal ON
  1. Clutch start switch assembly
  2. Park/neutral start switch assembly
  3. Starter relay circuit
  4. Ignition switch assembly*1
  5. Power management control ECU*2
  6. ECM
*1: w/o Entry and Start System
*2: w/ Entry and Start System

WIRING DIAGRAM


A201216E04


A201217E02


INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:
  1. 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).
  2. Read freeze frame data using an intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. 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 INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER RELAY)

  1. Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Turn the tester on.

  1. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Activate the Starter Relay.

  1. Select the following monitor item: Starter Signal.

  1. Read the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is ON and the engine starts.

    OK:
    Condition
    		Starter Signal
    Ignition switch ON
    		OFF
    Engine start
    		ON

    Result 
    Result
    		Proceed to
    Within standard range
    		A
    Outside standard range
    (for manual transaxle vehicle )
    		B
    Outside standard range
    (for CVT vehicle)
    		C



B
Go to step 2

C
Go to step 8
A

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (Click here)  

2.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    A200911E01

  1. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

  1. Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Turn the tester on.

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

  1. Read the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is ON.
    Result 
    Result
    		Proceed to
    ON
    		A
    OFF
    		B
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector:
    (to Clutch Start Switch Assembly)

  1. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.



B
Go to step 4
A


3.INSPECT ECM (STA TERMINAL VOLTAGE)
A200912E01

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Result 
    Tester Connection
    		Switch Condition
    		Specified Condition
    		Proceed to
    STA (A18-48) - Body ground
    		Ignition switch ON
    		11 to 14 V
    		A
    Below 1.5 V
    		B
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector:
    (to ECM)

  1. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

  1. Reconnect the ECM connector.



B
REPLACE ECM (Click here)
A

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH - ECM - IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 

4.INSPECT CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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  1. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Switch Condition
    		Specified Condition
    1 - 2
    		OFF (free)
    		10 kΩ or higher

    Result 
    Result
    		Proceed to
    Outside standard range
    		A
    Within standard range
    (w/o entry and start system)
    		B
    Within standard range
    (w/ entry and start system)
    		C

  1. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.



B
Go to step 6

C
Go to step 7
A


5.REPLACE CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY

NEXT


6.INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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  1. Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Switch Condition
    		Specified Condition
    2 (AM1) - 1 (ST1)
    		ON position
    		10 kΩ or higher
    7 (AM2) - 8 (ST2)
    		ON position
    		10 kΩ or higher

  1. Reconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.



NG
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH - ECM - IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 

7.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU - CLUTCH START SWITCH)
A201358E01

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Disconnect the power management control ECU connector.

  1. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    D36-3 or A29-2 - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher

    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector:
    (to ECM)
    *2
    		Front view of wire harness connector:
    (to Power Management Control ECU)
    *3
    		Front view of wire harness connector:
    (to Clutch Start Switch Assembly)

  1. Reconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Reconnect the power management control ECU connector.

  1. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

CHECK ENTRY AND START SYSTEM (Click here)  

8.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)


    A201360E01

  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

  1. Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Turn the tester on.

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

  1. Read the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is ON.
    Result 
    Result
    		Proceed to
    ON
    		A
    OFF
    		B
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector:
    (to Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly)

  1. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.



B
Go to step 10
A


9.INSPECT ECM (STA TERMINAL VOLTAGE)
A200912E01

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Result 
    Tester Connection
    		Switch Condition
    		Specified Condition
    		Proceed to
    STA (A18-48) - Body ground
    		Ignition switch ON
    		11 to 14 V
    		A
    Below 1.5 V
    		B
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector:
    (to ECM)

  1. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

  1. Reconnect the ECM connector.



B
REPLACE ECM (Click here)
A

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM - ST RELAY) 

10.INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Switch Condition
    		Specified Condition
    4 - 5
    		Except P, N
    		10 kΩ or higher
    2 - 5
    		Except P, N
    		10 kΩ or higher

    Result 
    Result
    		Proceed to
    Outside standard range
    (Tester Connection 4 - 5)
    		A
    Outside standard range
    (Tester Connection 2 - 5)
    		B
    Within standard range
    (w/o entry and start system)
    		C
    Within standard range
    (w/ entry and start system)
    		D
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Component without harness connected:
    (Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly)

  1. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.



B
REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

C
Go to step 12

D
Go to step 13
A


11.REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

NEXT


12.INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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  1. Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Switch Condition
    		Specified Condition
    2 (AM1) - 1 (ST1)
    		ON position
    		10 kΩ or higher
    7 (AM2) - 1 (ST2)
    		ON position
    		10 kΩ or higher

  1. Reconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.



NG
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK

REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ECM - IGNITION SWITCH) 

13.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH)
A201359E01

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Disconnect the power management control ECU connector.

  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    D36-3 or B13-4 - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher

    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector:
    (to ECM)
    *2
    		Front view of wire harness connector:
    (to Power Management Control ECU)
    *3
    		Front view of wire harness connector:
    (to Park/Neutral Position Switch assembly)

  1. Reconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Reconnect the power management control ECU connector.

  1. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

CHECK ENTRY AND START SYSTEM (Click here)