Monitor Description

While the engine is being cranked, the positive battery voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM. If the ECM detects the Starter Control (STA) signal while the vehicle is being driven, it determines that there is a malfunction in the STA circuit. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC.

This monitor runs when the vehicle is driven at 12.4 mph (20 km/h) for over 20 seconds.

DTC TROUBLE DETECTION CONDITION CHART

DTC No.	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area
P0617	When conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met, positive (+B) battery voltage 10.5 V or more is applied to ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic): Vehicle speed more than 12.4 mph (20 km/h) Engine speed more than 1,000 RPM STA signal ON	Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch Starter relay circuit Ignition switch ECM