Toyota
Camry ACV40 GSV40
Repair Manual
2Az-Fe Engine Control System
Sfi System
DTC P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High
DESCRIPTION
While the engine is being cranked, battery voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM.If the ECM detects the starter signal (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 sets the DTC.
This monitor runs when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) for over 20 seconds.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
| P0617 | When conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met, and (+B) battery voltage 10.5 V or more applied to ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):
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- *1: Automatic transaxle models
- *2: Manual transaxle models
WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- HINT:
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. 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 to the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Starter Signal.
Check the value displayed on the tester when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.
- Result:
Condition Starter Signal Result Driving at 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Close (OFF) A Open (ON) (for automatic transaxle models) B Open (ON) (for manual transaxle models) C
| Go to step 2 | |||
| Go to step 5 | |||
| A | |
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| CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (Click here) | |
Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly (Click here).
- Result:
Result Proceed to NG A OK B
| Go to step 8 | |||
| A | |
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Replace the park/neutral position switch assembly (Click here).
| NEXT | |
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs (Click here).
Drive the vehicle at more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph) for over 20 seconds.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Read the DTCs.
- Result:
Result Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC P0617 is output B
| Go to step 8 | |||
| A | |
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Inspect the ignition switch assembly (Click here).
- Result:
Result Proceed to NG A OK B
| Go to step 8 | |||
| A | |
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Replace the ignition switch assembly.
| NEXT | |
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs (Click here).
Drive the vehicle at more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph) for over 20 seconds.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Read the DTCs.
- Result:
Result Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC P0617 is output B
| Go to step 8 | |||
| A | |
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| NEXT | |
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs (Click here).
Drive the vehicle at more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph) for over 20 seconds.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Read the DTCs.
- Result:
Result Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC P0617 is output B
| REPLACE ECM (Click here) | |||
| A | |
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