DTC P0617: Starter Relay Circuit High [08/2016 - ]: Procedure

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Turn the Techstream on.
4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Primary / Starter Signal.

   Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List 

   Tester Display
   Starter Signal

5. Check the value displayed on the Techstream when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more.
   WARNING:

   When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

   Result

   Condition	Starter Signal	Proceed to
   Driving at 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more	OFF (Starter signal off)	A
   	ON (Starter signal on) (for CVT Models)	B
   	ON (Starter signal on) (for Manual Transaxle Models with Smart Key System)	C
   	ON (Starter signal on) (for Manual Transaxle Models without Smart Key System)	D

Result:  1

A 

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [08/2013 - ] 

Result:  3

C 

See step  5

Result:  4

D 

See step  6

Result:  2

B 

See step  2

1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly.

   Refer to INSPECTION [08/2013 - ]

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   OK (w/ smart key system)	A
   OK (w/o smart key system)	B
   NG	C

Result:  2

B 

See step  4

Result:  4

C 

REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] 

Result:  1

A 

See step  3

1. Repair or replace the harness or connector (park/neutral position switch assembly - ST NO. 1 relay - ECM - certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)).

   Result

   Proceed to
   NEXT

Result:  1

NEXT 

See step  8

1. Repair or replace the harness or connector (park/neutral position switch assembly - ST NO. 1 relay - ECM).

   Result

   Proceed to
   NEXT

Result:  1

NEXT 

See step  8

1. Repair or replace the harness or connector (clutch pedal switch assembly - ST NO. 1 relay - ECM - certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)).

   Result

   Proceed to
   NEXT

Result:  1

NEXT 

See step  8

1. Inspect the ignition switch assembly.

   Refer to INSPECTION [08/2013 - ]

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result:  2

NG 

REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] 

Result:  1

OK 

See step  7

1. Repair or replace the harness or connector (ignition switch assembly - clutch pedal switch assembly - ST NO. 1 relay - ECM).

   Result

   Proceed to
   NEXT

Result:  1

NEXT 

See step  8

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Turn the Techstream on.
4. Clear the DTCs.

   Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2013 - ]

   Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs 

5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
6. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
8. Read the DTCs.

   Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes 

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   DTC P0617 is output	A
   DTCs are not output	B

Result:  1

A 

REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - ] 

Result:  2

B 

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