DTC P0615-14: Starter Relay Circuit Short to Ground or Open [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING GTS (STARTER SW)
- Check the value displayed on the GTS when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Starter SW OK
Condition GTS Display (Starter SW) Ignition switch ON OFF Engine started ON Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [10/2022 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 2
- Check the value displayed on the GTS when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ST NO. 1 RELAY)
Pre-procedure1
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Disconnect the engine stop and start ECU connector.
- Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
- Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result A16-16 (STA) - 2 (ST NO. 1 relay) Always Below 1 Ω Ω Result
Proceed to OK NG
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR