DTC P0615, P0616, or P0617
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DTC P0615, P0616, or P0617
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DTC P0615
Starter Relay Control Circuit
DTC P0616
Starter Relay Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0617
Starter Relay Control Circuit High Voltage
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Diagnostic Fault Information
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Circuit
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Short to Ground
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Open/High Resistance
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Short to Voltage
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Signal Performance
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Control
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P0615, P0616
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P0615, P0616
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P0615, P0617
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Ground
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P0615, P0616
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Circuit/System Description
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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 motor relay. When this occurs, battery voltage is supplied through the switch of the starter relay to the starter solenoid.
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Conditions for Running the DTC
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The ignition is in the START position.
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The system voltage is between 9.5-18 V.
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Conditions for Setting the DTC
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The ECM detects improper voltage on the control circuit of the starter relay.
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Action Taken When the DTC Sets
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DTC P0615, P0616, and P0617 are C type DTCs.
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Conditions for Clearing the DTC
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DTC P0615, P0616, and P0617 are C type DTCs.
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
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References
for scan tool information
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Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR27 Starter Relay.
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Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door. Wait 1 minute. Test for less than 5 Ω between the relay ground circuit terminal 86 and ground.
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If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
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Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
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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.
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Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.
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If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
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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 that the starter motor is activated.
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Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 85 and the ground circuit terminal 86.
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Transmission in park or neutral, brake pedal applied, Ignition button pressed. The test lamp should turn ON. After pressing the ignition button again, the test lamp should turn OFF.
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If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the Engine Control Module.
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If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
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If all circuits tests normal, replace the KR27 Starter Relay.
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Relay Test
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Ignition OFF, disconnect the STRTR relay.
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Test for 60-180 Ω between terminals 85 and 86.
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If not within the specified range, replace the KR27 Starter Relay.
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Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:
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If not the specified value, replace the KR27 Starter Relay.
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Install a 20 A fused jumper wire between KR27 Starter Relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between KR27 Starter Relay pin 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 Ω between terminals 30 and 87.
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If greater than specified range, replace the KR27 Starter Relay.
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Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.
