Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
3Zr-Fae Engine Control System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

DESCRIPTION

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CHECK IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ENTRY AND START SYSTEM

READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)

INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ST RELAY)

INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ST RELAY)

READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - MAIN BODY ECU)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ECM)

DTC P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High


DESCRIPTION

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 (12.4 mph) for over 20 seconds.

DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P0617
When conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met, a positive (+B) battery voltage of 10.5 V or higher is applied to the ECM for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):
  1. (a) The vehicle speed is more than 20 km/h (12.4 mph).
  2. (b) The engine speed is more than 1000 rpm.
  3. (c) The STA signal is on.
  1. Short in starter relay circuit
  2. Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch*1
  3. Clutch start switch*2
  4. Main body ECU*3
  5. Ignition switch*4
  6. ECM
  1. *1: for CVT
  2. *2: for Manual Transaxle
  3. *3: w/ Entry and Start System
  4. *4: w/o Entry and Start System

WIRING DIAGRAM


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High


INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
HINT:
  1. The following troubleshooting flowchart is based on the premise that the engine can be cranked normally.
    If the engine does not crank, proceed to the Problem Symptoms Table (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000PDG0GRX.html).
  2. 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, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
1.CHECK IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ENTRY AND START SYSTEM

  1. Check if the vehicle is equipped with an entry and start system.

    Result
    Result
    		Proceed to
    w/o Entry and Start System
    		A
    w/ Entry and Start System
    		B


B
Go to step 10
A


2.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)

  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.

  1. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Starter Signal.

  1. Read the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to ON and when the engine is cranking.

    OK:
    Condition
    		Starter Signal
    Ignition switch ON
    		Close (OFF)
    Engine cranking
    		Open (ON)
    Result
    Result
    		Proceed to
    OK
    		A
    NG (for Manual Transaxle)
    		B
    NG (for CVT)
    		C


B
Go to step 3

C
Go to step 6
A

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000PDQ0JYX.html)

3.INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Switch Condition
    		Specified Condition
    Any terminals
    		Off
    		10 kΩ or higher
    2 (AM1) - 1 (ST1)
    		START
    		Below 1 Ω
    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Component without harness connected
    (Ignition Switch Assembly)

  1. Reconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.



NG
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000YK100WX.html)
OK


4.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    E5-1 (ST1) or A12-48 (STA) - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher
    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (Ignition Switch Assembly)
    *2
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to ECM)

  1. Reconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Reconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)
OK


5.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ST RELAY)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 7 relay block (for LHD).

  1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 8 relay block (for RHD).

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    ST relay terminal 1 or A12-48 (STA) - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher

  1. Reconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Reinstall the ST relay.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ECM - ST RELAY)
OK

REPLACE ECM (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000017UO01KX.html)

6.INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Switch Condition
    		Specified Condition
    Any terminals
    		Off
    		10 kΩ or higher
    2 (AM1) - 1 (ST1)
    		START
    		Below 1 Ω
    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Component without harness connected
    (Ignition Switch Assembly)

  1. Reconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.



NG
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000YK100WX.html)
OK


7.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH)
Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Disconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    E5-1 or B28-4 - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher

  1. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Reconnect the ignition switch assembly connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH)
OK


8.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 7 relay block (for LHD).

  1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 8 relay block (for RHD).

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    ST relay terminal 1 or B28-9 - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher

  1. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Reinstall the relay.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)
OK


9.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ST RELAY)

  1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 7 relay block (for LHD).



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 8 relay block (for RHD).

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    ST relay terminal 1 or A12-48 (STA) - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher

  1. Reinstall the ST relay.

  1. Reconnect the ECM connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ECM - ST RELAY)
OK

REPLACE ECM (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000017UO01KX.html)

10.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL)

  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.

  1. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Starter Signal.

  1. Read the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is ON and when the engine is cranking.

    OK:
    Condition
    		Starter Signal
    Ignition switch ON
    		Close (OFF)
    Engine cranking
    		Open (ON)
    Result
    Result
    		Proceed to
    OK
    		A
    NG (for Manual Transaxle)
    		B
    NG (for CVT)
    		C


B
Go to step 11

C
Go to step 14
A

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000PDQ0JYX.html)

11.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - MAIN BODY ECU)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

  1. Disconnect the main body ECU connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    A4-2 or E20-3 (STR) - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher
    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Clutch Start Switch Assembly)
    *2
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Main Body ECU)

  1. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

  1. Reconnect the main body ECU connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - MAIN BODY ECU)
OK


12.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY)
Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 7 relay block (for LHD).

  1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 8 relay block (for RHD).

  1. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    ST relay terminal 1 or A4-1 - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher

  1. Reinstall the ST relay.

  1. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ST RELAY)
OK


13.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Disconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    A12-48 (STA) or A4-1 - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher
    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Clutch Start Switch Assembly)
    *2
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to ECM)

  1. Reinstall the ECM connector.

  1. Reconnect the clutch start switch assembly connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH START SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)
OK

REPLACE ECM (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000017UO01KX.html)

14.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Disconnect the main body ECU connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    B28-4 or E20-3 (STR) - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher
    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Park/Neutral Position Switch)
    *2
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Main Body ECU)

  1. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Reconnect the main body ECU connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU)
OK


15.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 7 relay block (for LHD).

  1. Remove the ST relay from the No. 8 relay block (for RHD).

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    ST relay terminal 1 or B28-9 - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher

  1. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Reinstall the relay.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ST RELAY)
OK


16.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ECM)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High

  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    B28-9 or A12-48 (STA) - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher
    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Park/Neutral Position Switch)
    *2
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to ECM)

  1. Reconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Reconnect the ECM connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ECM)
OK

REPLACE ECM (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000017UO01KX.html)