DTC P0617: Starter Relay Circuit High [12/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Starter Signal.
- Read the value displayed on the Techstream when the ignition switch is turned ON and the engine is started.
OK
Condition Techstream Display Ignition switch ON OFF Engine start ON
Result:
OK
CHECK INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
(Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
Result:
NG
See step 2
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL)
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Starter Signal.
- Read the value displayed on the Techstream when the ignition switch is turned ON and the engine is started.RESULT
Result Proceed to OFF A Remains ON
(w/ Smart Key System)B Remains ON
(w/o Smart Key System)C
Result:
B
See step 7
Result:
C
See step 11
Result:
A
See step 3
- INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 4 (B) - 9 (L) Shift lever in any position other than P or N 10 kΩ or higher 1 (RB) - 9 (L) Always 10 kΩ or higher RESULTResult Proceed to Short between 4(B) and 9(L) A Short between 1(RB) and 9(L) B Within standard range
(w/ Smart Key System)C Within standard range
(w/o Smart Key System)D TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Component without harness connected
(Park/Neutral Position Switch)
Result:
B
REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
Result:
C
See step 5
Result:
D
See step 9
Result:
A
See step 4
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
- Replace the park/neutral position switch.RESULT
Result Proceed to w/ Smart Key System A w/o Smart Key System B
Result:
B
See step 9
Result:
A
See step 5
- Replace the park/neutral position switch.
- INSPECT ECM (NSW VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.RESULT
Terminal Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition Proceed to B1-120 (NSW) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V A Below 1.5 V B TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to ECM)
Result:
B
REPLACE ECM
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
Result:
A
See step 6
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ECM)
- Disconnect the power management control ECU connector.
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A35-3 (STAR) - B1-120 (NSW) Always Below 1 Ω B3-4 (B) - B1-120 (NSW) Always Below 1 Ω Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A35-3 (STAR) or B1-120 (NSW) - Body ground Always 10 Ω or higher B3-4 (B) or B1-120 (NSW) - Body ground Always 10 Ω or higher
Result:
OK
REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 11/2017] )
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- INSPECT ECM (STA VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.RESULT
Terminal Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition Proceed to A39-46 (STA) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V A Below 1.5 V B TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to ECM)
Result:
B
REPLACE ECM
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
Result:
A
See step 8
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY - ECM
- Remove the ST relay.
- Disconnect the power management control ECU connector.
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A35-2 (STA) - A39-46 (STA) Always Below 1 Ω B3-9 (L) - A39-46 (STA) Always Below 1 Ω 2 (ST relay holder) - A39-46 (STA) Always Below 1 Ω Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A35-2 (STA) or A39-46 (STA) - Body ground Always 10 Ω or higher B3-9 (L) or A39-46 (STA) - Body ground Always 10 Ω or higher 2 (ST relay holder) or A39-46 (STA) - Body ground Always 10 Ω or higher
Result:
OK
REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 11/2017] )
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Inspect the ignition switch assembly (Refer to INSPECTION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
Result:
NG
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
Result:
OK
See step 10
- INSPECT ECM (NSW VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.RESULT
Terminal Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition Proceed to B1-120 (NSW) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V A Below 1.5 V B TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to ECM)
Result:
A
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ECM)
Result:
B
REPLACE ECM
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
- INSPECT ECM (STA VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.RESULT
Terminal Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition Proceed to A39-46 (STA) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V A Below 1.5 V B TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to ECM)
Result:
A
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY - ECM)
Result:
B
REPLACE ECM
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )