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DTC P0617: Starter Relay Circuit High: Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE 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 OFF (Starter signal off) A
      ON (Starter signal on)
      (Automatic transaxle models)
      B
      ON (Starter signal on)
      (Manual transaxle models)
      C

    B → See step   2 

    C → See step   4 

    A → See step   7 

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly. Refer to INSPECTION for 2WD. Refer to INSPECTION for 4WD).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2WD) B
      NG (for 4WD) C

    B → See step   8 

    C → See step   11 

    A: 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   6 

  4. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH 
    1. Inspect the ignition switch. Refer to INSPECTION .

    NG → See step   9 

    OK: Go to next step 

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

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  6. 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
      P0617 A
      No output B

    B → END 

    A → See step   10 

  7. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 
  8. REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS 
  9. REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH. Refer to  COMPONENTS 
  10. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  COMPONENTS 
  11. REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS