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Monitor Description

While the engine is being cranked, 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 stores this DTC.

This monitor runs when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more for 20 seconds or more.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High All of the following conditions are met, and a (+B) battery voltage of 10.5 V or higher is applied to the ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):
  1. (a) The vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more.
  2. (b) The engine speed is 1000 rpm or higher.
  3. (c) The STA signal is on.
  • Starter signal circuit
  • Park/Neutral position switch assembly
  • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored