P0616

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) supplies a ground path for the starter relay when start enable has been requested. The PCM monitors this circuit for conditions that are incorrect for the commanded state. If the PCM detects an improper circuit condition, starter relay DTC P0616 will set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- System voltage is between 8-16 volts.
- The engine is running.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- The PCM detects an improper voltage level on the output circuit that controls the starter relay.
- The condition exists for at least 2 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
- The PCM will store the conditions present when the DTC set as Fail Records data only.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
- The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
- The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear DTC Information function.

TEST

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