DTC P0616-24; Circuit Malfunction On Downstream Side Of Starter Relay: Notes

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DETECTION CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

Description	Circuit malfunction on downstream side of starter relay
Detection condition	Start stop unit detects an open circuit in the starter relay downstream circuit continuously for 0.5 s or more for a continuous 5 times.
Fail-safe	Not applicable
Possible cause	DTCs are stored in the PCM. Starter relay malfunction PCM connector or terminal malfunction Open circuit in wiring harness between the following terminal: Starter relay terminal E and PCM terminal 2AZ PCM malfunction Start stop unit malfunction