What is P0617 fault code and what does it mean? What is Starter Relay Circuit High Voltage? How do I fix the P0617 fault code What are the symptoms and causes for the P0617 fault code
What is the P0617 Fault code? What does it signify?
If the powertrain control module (PCM), detects an abnormally large voltage signal from the starter circuit, also known by the ignition switch circuit, a code P0617 will be generated. This circuit also contains P0615 or P0616 fault codes.
The starter relay, also known as PNP relay or Park/Neutral (or PNP relay), circuit provides power to the starter to turn on the vehicle. The vehicle’s features, configuration, and other components may affect the number of components involved in this process. The circuit begins at the battery. It includes safety components like the starter solenoid and starter relay, starter solenoid, starter solenoid, starter solenoid, starter relay and clutch position sensors.
The starter relay must be installed in the “Off” Position to stop the vehicle’s starting when it is in gear. The transmission must be in the “On” Position when the car is in neutral or parked. The PCM will alert the PCM if the relay is defective and malfunctioning and issue a fault code. If the voltage signal coming from the starter relay circuit spikes above the manufacturer’s specifications, P0617 will be set.
P0617 fault codes can be found on many vehicles, including, but not limited, to Proton and Infiniti models.
What is the P0617 Fault Code and Why Does It Happen?
Below are some reasons to set fault code P0617:
- – Defective ignition switches
- – Defective starter relay
- – The starter relay’s wires are damaged, melted or broken.
- – Connectors that are damaged, rusty or missing
- – Blown starter fuse
- – Batteries that have become brittle or damaged.
- – A dead or weak battery
- Defective solenoid or starter (Failing solenoid typically presents the same symptoms of a faulty relay).
- – Low system Voltage (one or more of the fault codes: P0560,P0561,P0562,P0562 and/or P0563 are set).
- – A PCM is not working properly or has to be reprogrammed. Very unlikely.
What are the symptoms of P0617 Malfunction Code?
You may experience the following symptoms if your vehicle has the code P0617:
- Illumination of the check engine light
- – The starter might not turn on at all, or it may only press intermittently.
- – It can be difficult to press the starter.
- Starter motor makes clicking sound
How to Fix the P0617 Fault Code
Most drivers don’t want to believe there is an issue with their tool. They think the code is temporarily set by the PCM. In these cases, the PCM rarely is the culprit. This code is often caused by a problem with the starter, battery, or connectors.
When diagnosing code P0617, the most common error is to make is to determine too quickly what is wrong with your vehicle. Sometimes, the mechanic will assume that the problem is with the starter motor and repair it. This may not always be true. In some older vehicles, the issue is not with the starter but with the voltage supply.
There are several repairs that can resolve the P0617 fault code.
- – Repair of short-circuited, damaged, melted, or broken wiring
- – Replacing loose, rusty or weak electrical connectors
- – Replacing an blown fuse
- – Cleaning corrosion from cables and terminals or replacing damaged cables
- – Replacing a dead or weak battery
- – Replacing the starter relay that is defective
- Repairing an ignition switch that is not working properly
- – Replacing a damaged solenoid or starter
- – Reprogramming or replacement for a defective PCM
How serious is the P0617 Fault code?
Any codes found on your vehicle are not a good sign. The P0617 fault code can appear to be a good sign that your vehicle is in good condition. This is false trust. After you set this code, your mechanic must inspect your vehicle. If it doesn’t, it might let you down.
