Engine Control System
2AR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0617: Starter Relay Circuit High
P0617 - Starter Relay Circuit High
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
While the engine is being cranked, battery voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM. If the ECM detects the Starter Control (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 stores the DTC.
This monitor runs when the vehicle is driven at 12.43 mph (20 km/h) for over 20 seconds.
*1: w/ Smart Key System
*2: w/o Smart Key System
*3: Automatic transaxle models
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure) Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
4. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on [A].
6. Idle the engine for 5 minutes or more [B].
7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
8. Input the DTC: P0617.
9. Check the DTC judgment result [C].
HINT
* If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
* If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN, perform steps [D] and [E].
10. Drive the vehicle at 15 mph (24 km/h) or more for 20 seconds or more [D].
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
11. Check the DTC judgment result [E].
12. If the test result is UNKNOWN, enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes / Pending.
13. Read Pending DTCs.
HINT
If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
14. If the test result is INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
HINT
* If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
* If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT
* The following troubleshooting flowchart is based on the premise that the engine cranks normally.
* If the engine does not crank, proceed to the Problem Symptoms Table Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.
* Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
NOTICE:
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
PROCEDURE
1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / Starter Signal.
(e) Check the value displayed on the Techstream when the vehicle is driven at 12.4 mph (20 km/h) or more.
Result:
C -- INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
B -- INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
A -- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Check for Intermittent Problems
2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
Result:
C -- REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH Removal
B -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STARTER SIGNAL CIRCUIT)
A -- Continue to next step.
3. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLANKING HOLDING FUNCTION CIRCUIT)
HINT
Refer to Cranking Holding Function Circuit Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
(e) Drive the vehicle at more than 15 mph (24 km/h) for more than 20 seconds.
(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Code.
(g) Read the DTCs.
Result:
B -- END
A -- REPLACE ECM Removal
5. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STARTER SIGNAL CIRCUIT)
HINT
Refer to the Starter Signal Circuit Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
6. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
(e) Drive the vehicle at more than 15 mph (24 km/h) for more than 20 seconds.
(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Code.
(g) Read the DTCs.
Result:
B -- END
A -- REPLACE ECM Removal
7. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
(c) Reconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.
NG -- REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK -- Continue to next step.
8. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STARTER SIGNAL CIRCUIT)
HINT
Refer to the Starter Signal Circuit Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
9. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
(e) Drive the vehicle at more than 15 mph (24 km/h) for more than 20 seconds.
(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Code.
(g) Read the DTCs.
Result:
B -- END
A -- REPLACE ECM Removal