Monitor Description

While the engine being cranked, the 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 sets the DTC. This monitor runs when the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12.4 mph) for over 20 seconds.

DTC DETECTION CONDITION CHART

DTC No.

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

P0617

When conditions (a), (b) and (c) met when battery (+B) voltage 10.5 V or more applied for 20 seconds (1 trip detection logic):

Vehicle speed greater than 12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Engine revolution greater than 1,000 rpm
STA signal ON

Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch switch (A/T)⁽¹⁾
Clutch start switch (M/T)*
ST relay circuit
ECM

⁽¹⁾	A/T denotes Automatic Transaxle models and M/T denotes Manual Transaxle models.