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DTC P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High: Description

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While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM. If the vehicle is being driven and the ECM detects the starter control signal (STA), the ECM concludes that the starter control circuit is malfunctioning. The ECM will turn on the MIL and a DTC is set.

DTC DETECTION CONDITION CHART

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0617 The following conditions are met for 20 seconds:
  • Vehicle speed is greater than 12 mph (20 km/h)
  • Engine RPM is greater than 1,000 rpm
  • STA signal ON
  • Short in Park/Neutral Position switch circuit
  • Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch
  • Ignition switch
  • ECM