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P0615


P0615 STARTER RELAY





Description
TCM prohibits cranking other than at "P" or "N" position.




CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode









On Board Diagnosis Logic
- This is not an OBD-II self-diagnostic item.
- Diagnostic trouble code "P0615" with CONSULT-III or 14th judgment flicker without CONSULT-III is detected when starter relay is switched "ON" other than at "P" or "N" position. (Or when switched "OFF" at "P" or "N" position).




Possible Cause
- Harness or connectors
(The starter relay and TCM circuit is open or shorted.)
- Starter relay




DTC Confirmation Procedure

NOTE:
If "DTC Confirmation Procedure" has been previously performed, always turn ignition switch "OFF" and wait at least 10 seconds before performing the next test.
After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the malfunction is eliminated.

WITH CONSULT-III
1. Shift selector lever to "P" or "N" position.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait for at least 2 seconds.
3. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT-III.
4. If DTC is detected, go to SEE Diagnosis Procedure.




Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK STARTER RELAY
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
2. Select "SELECTION FROM MENU" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT-III and check monitor "STARTER RELAY" ON/OFF.
Without CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)





2. Check voltage between the IPDM E/R connector and ground.






OK or NG
OK - GO TO 5.
NG - GO TO 2.
2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN A/T ASSEMBLY HARNESS CONNECTOR AND IPDM E/R CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector and IPDM E/R connector.





3. Check continuity between A/T assembly harness connector and
IPDM E/R connector.






4. If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
5. Reinstall any part removed.
OK or NG
OK - GO TO 3.
NG - Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
3.CHECK TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY
1. Remove control valve with TCM. Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector and TCM connector.





3. Check continuity between A/T assembly harness connector terminal and TCM connector terminal.






4. If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
5. Reinstall any part removed.
OK or NG
OK - GO TO 4.
NG - Replace open circuit or short to ground and short to power in harness or connectors.
4.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check the following.
- Starter relay, Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- IPDM E/R, System Description.
OK or NG
OK - Replace the control valve with TCM. Service and Repair.
NG - Repair or replace damaged parts.
5.CHECK DTC
Perform SEE DTC Confirmation Procedure.
OK or NG
OK - INSPECTION END
NG - GO TO 2.