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 a (+B) battery voltage of 10.5 V or higher is applied to the ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):
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The vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more. ·
The engine speed is 1000 rpm or higher. ·
The STA signal is on. |
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STARTER relay ·
Park/neutral position switch assembly ·
STARTER relay circuit ·
ECM |
Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code:
P0617 |
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
After repairs have been completed, clear the DTCs and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and 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 and turn the GTS on.
Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle for 20 seconds or more with the following conditions:
Engine speed is 1000 rpm or more.
Vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12.43 mph) or more.
Stop the vehicle.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / 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 |
| N/A | ·
Unable to perform DTC judgment ·
Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit |
If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform the Confirmation Driving Pattern and check the DTC judgment result again.
Perform registration and/or initialization when parts related to the automatic transmission are replaced.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Data List / Starter SW.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Starter SW |
Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.
| 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 higher 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 higher) | OFF |
If the result of either of the above is not as specified, proceed to the next step with the ignition switch ON, GTS connected and Data List item "Starter SW" selected.
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
If the starter assembly operates continuously when the ignition switch is ON, proceed to the next step without reading the Data List item "Starter SW".
OK
NG
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Data List / Starter SW.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Starter SW |
Remove the STARTER relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.
| 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.
| Proceed to |
|---|
| NEXT |
NEXT
| *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
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
Disconnect the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
Remove the STARTER relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| N1-12 (STA), E92-5 (L), N154-20 (STA) or 2 (STARTER relay) - Other terminals | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG