Troubleshooting
DTC P0617 STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT HIGHCIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The starter is controlled by the ECM, when the ECM detects a start signal (STSW) from the ignition switch, this system monitors the engine speed (NE) and continues to operate the starter until it has determined that the engine has started (engine speed reaches approximately 500 rpm). If the engine is already running and the ignition switch is turned to START, the ECM will not operate the starter.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
DTC Detection Condition:
Monitor Strategy:
Typical Enabling Conditions:
Typical Malfunction Thresholds:
HINT: Refer to cranking holding function circuit.
While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive 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 turn on the MIL and a DTC is set.
Wiring Diagram:
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
- This DTC chart is on the premise that the engine is cranked normally. If the engine is not cranked, proceed to the problem symptoms table.
- 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, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, 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.
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Hand-held tester:
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OBD II scan tool (excluding hand-held tester):