DTC P0616: Starter Relay "A" Circuit Low: Notes

1. - 

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .

• Model without push button start

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• Model with push button start

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  CAUTION: Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>PREPARATION TOOL>HOW TO USE CHECK BOARD .
  NOTE: After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .

1. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND M/B (STARTER RELAY) (OPEN)  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
   3. Remove the starter relay.
   4. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and M/B (starter relay) terminal No. 3.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B134) No. 27 - No. 3:

   Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

   Yes: Go to  2 .

   No: Repair the open circuit of harness between ECM connector and M/B (starter relay).

2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND M/B (STARTER RELAY) (SHORT TO GROUND)  .
   1. Disconnect the connector from starter motor.
   2. Measure the resistance between the ECM connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B134) No. 27 - Engine ground:

   Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

   Yes: Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.

   No: Repair the short circuit to ground in harness between ECM connector and M/B (starter relay).