OBD Code P0617

Starter Relay Circuit High

What’s mean?

OBD2 Code P0617 Definition:
While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to starter terminal of the ECM.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of P0617
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine may not start

Possible Causes

Possible causes of P0617
– Short in Park and Neutral Position (PNP) switch assembly circuit – Park and Neutral Position (PNP) switch assembly – Ignition switch – ECM The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: If the vehicle is being driven and the ECM detects the starter control signal (STA), the ECM concludes that the starter control circuit is malfunctioning. The ECM will turn on the MIL and will set a DTC.

Possible Solutions