DTC P0615-12: Starter Relay Circuit Short to Battery [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

1. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

   Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

   Tester Display	Measurement Item	Range	Normal Condition	Diagnostic Note
   Starter SW	Starter signal	OFF or ON	OFF: Starter not operating	-

   Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

   Tester Display
   Starter SW

   HINT: 

   • If the result of either of the above is not as specified, proceed to the next step with the ignition switch ON, the GTS connected and Data List item "Starter SW" selected.
   • If the starter assembly operates continuously when the ignition switch is turned to ON, proceed to the next step without reading the Data List item "Starter SW".

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   The value of Starter SW is OFF	A
   None of the above conditions are met	B

Result: 

B 

See step  3

Result: 

A 

See step  2

1. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS while the vehicle is being driven with an engine speed of 1000 rpm or more at a vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.

   Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

   Tester Display	Measurement Item	Range	Normal Condition	Diagnostic Note
   Vehicle Speed	Vehicle speed	Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph) Max.: 255 km/h (158 mph)	Actual vehicle speed	This is the current vehicle speed. The vehicle speed is detected using the wheel speed sensors. Vehicle speed data is delayed when it is displayed. Therefore, even if the vehicle speed listed in the freeze frame data is 0 km/h (0 mph), this does not always mean that the malfunction occurred when the vehicle was stopped.
   Engine Speed	Engine Speed	Min.: 0 rpm Max.: 16383 rpm	650 to 750 rpm: Engine idling (park (P) selected, engine warmed up and A/C off)	When the crankshaft position sensor is malfunctioning, "Engine Speed" is approximately 0 rpm or varies greatly from the actual engine speed.
   Starter SW	Starter signal	ON or OFF	ON: Starter operating OFF: Starter not operating	-

   Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

   Tester Display
   Vehicle Speed
   Engine Speed
   Starter SW

   HINT: 

   If the result of either of the above is not as specified, proceed to the next step with the ignition switch ON, the GTS connected and Data List item "Starter SW" selected.

   Standard

   Condition	Starter SW
   Driving at 20 km/h (12 mph) or more (engine speed 1000 rpm or more)	OFF

   HINT: 

   If the starter assembly operates continuously when the ignition switch is turned to ON, proceed to the next step without reading the Data List item "Starter SW".

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

SYMPTOMS SIMULATION AND DTC CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - ] 

Result: 

NG 

See step  3

Pre-procedure1

• Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Data List / Starter SW.

  Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

  Tester Display	Measurement Item	Range	Normal Condition	Diagnostic Note
  Starter SW	Starter signal	OFF or ON	ON: Starter operating OFF: Starter not operating	-

  Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

  Tester Display
  Starter SW

• Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.

• Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

  HINT: 

  • When the result of the above inspection is "The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON", the ST NO. 1 relay is normal.
  • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.

  Result

  Result	Proceed to
  The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON.	A
  The Data List item "Starter SW" changes from ON to OFF.	B

Post-procedure1

• None

Result: 

B 

REPLACE ST NO. 1 RELAY 

Result: 

A 

See step  4

HINT: 

The purpose of this step is to check for ST NO. 1 relay terminal voltage under abnormal conditions.

Pre-procedure1

• Remove the ST NO. 1 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
• Turn the ignition switch to ON.

• Measure the voltage between ST NO. 1 relay terminal 2 and body ground.

  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

  *1	No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and No. 1 Junction Block Assembly
  *2	ST NO. 1 Relay Holder

  HINT: 

  • Make a note of the measured voltage as it will be necessary for inspecting the change in voltage in the next step. As the next step should be conducted under the same conditions, keep the ignition switch ON and do not install the ST NO. 1 relay.
  • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.
  • If any voltage was measured with the ignition switch ON, one of the following malfunctions is suspected:
    • Short to +B in the circuit of a connected ECU.
    • Short to +B in the wire harness.

  Result

  Proceed to
  NEXT

Post-procedure1

• None

Result: 

NEXT 

See step  5

Pre-procedure1

• Disconnect the A25 engine stop and start ECU connector.

• Measure the voltage between ST NO. 1 relay terminal 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

  *1	No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and No. 1 Junction Block Assembly
  *2	ST NO. 1 Relay Holder

  HINT: 

  • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the engine stop and start ECU is normal.
  • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.

  Result

  Result	Proceed to
  The voltage between ST NO. 1 relay terminal 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected.	A
  The voltage between ST NO. 1 relay terminal 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected.	B

Post-procedure1

• None

Result: 

B 

REPLACE ENGINE STOP AND START ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

Result: 

A 

See step  6

Pre-procedure1

• Disconnect the A16 ECM connector.

• Measure the voltage between ST NO. 1 relay terminal 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.

  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

  *1	No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and No. 1 Junction Block Assembly
  *2	ST NO. 1 Relay Holder

  HINT: 

  • If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the ECM is normal.
  • DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.

  Result

  Result	Proceed to
  The voltage between ST NO. 1 relay terminal 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected.	A
  The voltage between ST NO. 1 relay terminal 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected.	B

Post-procedure1

• None

Result: 

B 

See step  8

Result: 

A 

See step  7

Pre-procedure1

• Disconnect the A16 ECM connector.
• Disconnect the A7 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
• Disconnect the A25 engine stop and start ECU 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), A25-21 (STA), A7-10 (STAR), A7-3 (STA) or 2 (ST NO. 1 relay) - Other terminals	Always	10 kΩ or higher	kΩ

  Result

  Proceed to
  OK
  NG

Post-procedure1

• None

Result: 

OK 

CHECK SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (CHECK FOR STA TERMINAL VOLTAGE OF SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  TERMINALS OF ECU [10/2022 - ] 

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

HINT: 

Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

Result

Result: 

NEXT 

PERFORM REGISTRATION. Refer to  REGISTRATION [10/2022 - ]