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PSG16 / P0617 01

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Starter motor malfunction.

  P0617 01


Starter Relay Circuit, Short to B+

Fault symptom

Starter motor malfunction.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Ignition ON.

Fault criteria:

Output short circuit to B+ for more than 0.6 s.

System reaction to a fault:

Output to the starter motor relay is switched off.

OK report:

Fault criteria NOT fulfilled for 6.5 s.

Checking the wiring harness

Faults in the control module female connector can be the cause of the DTC. Check the connector with respect to oxidation, depressed pins and pin clamping force.
Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:


Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
Starter Relay Status
(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)