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Monitor Description

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Current flows from terminal STAR of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) to the park/neutral position switch assembly and then terminal STA of the ECM (STA signal). The ECM then performs control to start the engine. 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 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more for 20 seconds or more.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory Note
P0615-12 Starter Relay Circuit Short to Battery All of the following conditions are met, and battery voltage of 10.5 V or higher is applied to the ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):
  1. (a) The vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more.
  2. (b) The engine speed is 1000 rpm or higher.
  3. (c) The STA signal is on.
  • ST NO. 1 relay
  • Park/neutral position switch assembly
  • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
  • Starter relay (ST NO. 1) circuit
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0617