FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

P0617

1F1B40 - P0617

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
1F1B40 - P0617

Fault text
Starter, activation: short circuit to positive

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the starter control-
activation wire (Terminal 50) from the DME to the CAS.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when a short circuit to positive is
present.
Potential problem source(s):
- Defect in wiring harness between CAS and DME
- CAS defective
- DME defective
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- none

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
immediately.

Action in service
- Check wiring harness between CAS and DME
- Continue fault diagnosis with CAS
- Replace DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
None
Possible apparent symptoms:
None

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none
- US emissions warning lamp: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
None