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DTC P0615, P0616, or P0617

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    • Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0615: Starter Relay Control Circuit

DTC P0616: Starter Relay Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0617: Starter Relay Control Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Relay Switch B+

1

1

-

-

Relay Coil Ignition

P0615, P0616

P0615, 1

2

-

Relay Switch Control

1

1

2

-

Relay Coil Ground

-

P0615, 1

-

-

1. Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

2. Cranks All The Time

Circuit/System Description

When the ignition switch is placed in the START position, a discrete signal is supplied to the body control module (BCM) notifying it that the ignition is in the START position. The BCM then sends a message to the engine control module (ECM) that crank has been requested. The ECM then verifies that the clutch pedal is depressed or the transmission is in Park/Neutral. If it is, the ECM then supplies 12 V to the control circuit of the starter relay. When this occurs, battery voltage is supplied through the switch of the starter relay to the starter solenoid.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is in the START position.
    • The system voltage is between 9.5-18 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects improper voltage on the control circuit of the starter relay.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0615, P0616, and P0617 are C type DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P0615, P0616, and P0617 are C type DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Starting System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR27 Starter Relay.
  2. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door, and wait 1 minute. Test for less than 5.0 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 85 and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition OFF, verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit terminal 87 for a short to ground.
  6. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.
  7. If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
  8. Parking brake applied and the transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. Momentarily install a 30 A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87. Verify the starter is activated.
  9. If the starter does not activate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the M64 Starter Motor.
  10. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the ignition circuit terminal 85 and the ground circuit terminal 86.
  11. Transmission in park or neutral, cycle the ignition between the ON and CRANK position. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  12. If the test lamp is always ON, test the ignition circuit for short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
  13. If all circuits tests normal, replace the KR27 Starter Relay.

Component Testing

Relay Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the STRTR relay.
  2. Test for 60-180 Ω between terminals 85 and 86.
  3. If not within the specified range, replace the relay.
  4. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:
  5. • 30 and 86
    • 30 and 87
    • 30 and 85
    • 86 and 87
    If not the specified value, replace the relay.
  6. Install a 20 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 5 Ω between terminals 30 and 87.
  7. If greater than specified range, replace the relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Relay Replacement : Within an Electrical Center → Attached to Wire Harness
    • Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming
   


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