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Circuit description: Notes

While the engine is being cranked, the starter operation signal is also transmitted to the STSW terminal (for models without smart entry & start system) or STSW2 terminal (for models with smart entry & start system) of the engine control computer. The starter operating signal is primarily used for engine control during startup.

For models with smart entry & start system, when the engine control computer detects engine startup condition during engine cranking, the engine control computer drives the ST CUT relay and stops starter operation.

DTC No. DTC detection conditions Suspected parts
P0512 The starter signal continues to be input for 30 seconds or more after engine start. (1 trips detection logic)  
  • Starter system
  • ST relay circuit
  • ECM
P0616 No starter signal is input after engine start. (1 trips detection logic)  
  • Starter system
  • ST relay circuit
  • ECM
P0617 The starter signal continues to be input after engine start. (1 trips detection logic)  
  • Starter system
  • ST relay circuit
  • ECM
P081A Short circuit is detected in the ST cut relay circuit. (1 trips detection logic)  
  • Starter system
  • ST cut relay circuit
  • ECM
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Related DTCs P0512: Starter switch circuit with push start system functional check
P0616: Starter switch circuit with push start system functional check
P0617: Starter switch circuit with push start system functional check
P0616: Starter switch circuit without push start system functional check
P0617: Starter switch circuit without push start system functional check
P081A: Starter disable relay with push start system functional check
Required Sensors/Components (Main) ST relay
Neutral start switch
Ignition switch
Required Sensors/Components (Related) Vehicle speed sensor
Crankshaft position sensor
Frequency of Operation Continuous: P0512, P0617
Once per driving cycle: P0616, P081A
Duration 30 seconds: P0512, P0617
Immediately after: P0616, P081A
MIL Operation Immediately after
Sequence of Operation None