DTC P0616: Starter Relay Circuit Low; DTC P0617: Starter Relay Circuit High [06/2016 - 03/2017]: Procedure

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 / Data List / Starter Signal and Starter Switch.
5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream when the ignition switch is turned to ON and cranking.

   OK

   Techstream Display	Condition	Normal Condition
   Starter Signal	Ignition switch ON	OFF
   	Cranking	ON
   Starter Switch	Ignition switch ON	OFF
   	Cranking	ON

   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   NG	A
   OK	B

Result: 

B 

See step  4

Result: 

A 

See step  2

1. Inspect the ST relay (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 ).

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE RELAY (ST) 

Result: 

OK 

See step  3

1. Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block assembly.
2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

   Standard Resistance (Check for open)

   Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
   ST relay terminal 3 - A33-17 (STSW2)	Always	Below 1 Ω
   ST relay terminal 1 - A35-26 (STA)	Always	Below 1 Ω

   Standard Resistance (Check for short)

   Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
   ST relay terminal 3 or A33-17 (STSW2) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
   ST relay terminal 1 or A35-26 (STA) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher

Result: 

OK 

CHECK STARTER SIGNAL CIRCUIT 

(Refer to Starter Signal Circuit [06/2016 - 03/2017] )

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

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 [06/2016 - ] ).
5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
7. Start the engine.
8. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
10. Read DTCs.
    RESULT
    
    

    Result	Proceed to
    No DTC is output	A
    P0616 or P0617 is output	B

    HINT: 

    If the engine does not start, replace the ECM.

Result: 

A 

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

(Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [06/2016 - ] )

Result: 

B 

REPLACE ECM 

(Refer to REMOVAL [06/2016 - ] )