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DTC P0617: Starter Relay Circuit High: Procedure

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    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 / Starter Signal.
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream when the vehicle is driven at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more.
      WARNING:

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

      Result

      Condition Result Proceed to
      Driving at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more Close (Starter signal off) A
      Open (Starter signal on)
      (Automatic transaxle models)
      B
      Open (Starter signal on)
      (Manual transaxle models)
      C

    B → See step   2 

    C → See step   4 

    A → See step   6 

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly. Refer to INSPECTION .

    NG → See step   7 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STA SIGNAL CIRCUIT) 
    1. Repair or replace harness or connector (park/neutral position switch assembly - ST relay - ECM).

    NEXT → See step   5 

  4. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STA SIGNAL CIRCUIT) 
    1. Repair or replace harness or connector (clutch pedal switch - ST relay - ECM)

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0617) 
    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 .
    5. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
    7. Read the DTCs.

      Result

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

    B → END 

    A → See step   8 

  6. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 
  7. REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  8. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL