DTC P0617: Starter Relay "A" Circuit High: Notes

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DTC detecting condition:

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom:

Failure of engine to start

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) (H4DOTC)>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) (H4DOTC)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure>PROCEDURE .

CHECK DTC .
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool, read the DTC of [Engine]. Ref. to COMMON (diag)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
  Is DTC other than P0617 displayed? (Current malfunction)
  
  Yes : Check the appropriate DTC using the "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>LIST .
  
  No : Go to 2.
CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM, STARTER RELAY AND STARTER MOTOR (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY) .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and engine ground.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (B134) No. 19 (+) - Engine ground (-):
  
  Is the voltage 10 V or more?
  
  Yes : Repair the following item.
  - Short circuit to power supply in harness between ECM connector and M/B (starter relay)
  - Short circuit to power supply in harness between ECM connector and starter motor
  No : Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.