While the engine is being cranked, positive 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 the 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 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P061512 | Starter Relay Circuit Short to Battery | All of the following conditions are met, and battery voltage of 10.5 V or higher is applied to the ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):
(a) The vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more. (b) The engine speed is 1000 rpm or higher. (c) The STA signal is on. |
·
STARTER relay ·
Park/neutral position switch assembly (for automatic transmission models) ·
Clutch start switch assembly (for manual transmission models) ·
STARTER relay circuit ·
ECM |
Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P0617 |
| Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON [A].
Turn the GTS on.
Start the engine.
Idle the engine for 5 seconds or more [B].
Drive the vehicle at a speed of 24 km/h (15 mph) or more for 20 seconds or more [C].
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [D].
Read the pending DTCs.
If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P061512.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| GTS Display | Description |
|---|---|
| NORMAL | ·
DTC judgment completed ·
System normal |
| ABNORMAL | ·
DTC judgment completed ·
System abnormal |
| INCOMPLETE | ·
DTC judgment not completed ·
Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions |
If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
Read Freeze Frame Data using the GTS. Freeze Frame Data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Starter SW.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Starter SW |
According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.
| Condition | Starter SW |
|---|---|
| Ignition switch ON | OFF |
According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List while the vehicle is being driven with an engine speed of 1000 rpm or more at a vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more.
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
| Condition | Starter SW |
|---|---|
| Driving at 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more (engine speed 1000 rpm or more) | OFF |
If the result of either of the above is not as specified, proceed to the next step with the ignition switch to ON, GTS connected and Data List item "Starter SW" selected.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| OK | A |
| NG | B |
If the starter assembly operates continuously when the ignition switch is turned to ON, proceed to the next step without reading the Data List item "Starter SW".
A
B
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Starter SW.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Starter SW |
Remove the STARTER relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON | A |
| The Data List item "Starter SW" changes from ON to OFF | B |
When the result of the above inspection is "The Data List item "Starter SW" does not change from ON", the STARTER relay is normal.
DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.
A
B
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and Junction Block Assembly |
| *2 | STARTER Relay |
The purpose of this step is to check for STARTER relay terminal voltage under abnormal conditions.
Remove the STARTER relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Measure the voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground.
Make a note of the measured voltage as it will be necessary for the inspecting the change in voltage in the next step. As the next step should be conducted under the same conditions, keep the ignition switch ON and do not install the STARTER relay.
DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.
If any voltage was measured with the ignition switch ON, one of the following malfunctions is suspected:
Short to +B in the circuit of a connected ECU or the switch.
Short to +B in the wire harness.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| NEXT (for Automatic Transmission Models) | A |
| NEXT (for Manual Transmission Models) | B |
A
B
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and Junction Block Assembly |
| *2 | STARTER Relay |
Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
Measure the voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected. | A |
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected. | B |
If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the park/neutral position switch assembly is normal.
DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.
A
B
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and Junction Block Assembly |
| *2 | STARTER Relay |
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected. (w/ Entry and Start System) | A |
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected. (w/o Entry and Start System) | B |
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected. | C |
If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the ECM is normal.
DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.
A
B
C
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and Junction Block Assembly |
| *2 | STARTER Relay |
Disconnect the certification ECU connector.
Measure the voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected. | A |
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected. | B |
If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the certification ECU is normal.
DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.
A
B
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and Junction Block Assembly |
| *2 | STARTER Relay |
Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.
Measure the voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected. | A |
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected. | B |
If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the clutch start switch assembly is normal.
DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.
A
B
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and Junction Block Assembly |
| *2 | STARTER Relay |
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground and compare it to the voltage measured in the previous step.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground does not change when the connector is disconnected. | A |
| The voltage between STARTER relay terminal 2 and body ground changes when the connector is disconnected. | B |
If the voltage is the same before and after disconnecting the connector, the ECM is normal.
DTCs may be stored during this inspection. Check for DTCs and clear them using the GTS.
A
B