PCM/ECM set DTC P0616 if starter relay is short to ground or engine is not starting when auto-starting condition is met.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible cause | |
Case 1 | DTC Strategy |
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Circuit continuity check, low | 1. Poor connection or damaged harness 2. Unstable Power 3. Faulty PCM/ECM |
Enable Conditions |
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Engine speed > 240rpm
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Battery voltage <16V, >10.73V | ||
Threshold value |
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Short circuit to Ground | ||
Diagnosis Time |
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Continuous | ||
Case 2 | DTC Strategy |
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Mechanical blocked engine | |
Enable Conditions |
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Delta battery voltage ≤ -3V
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Counter schedule of phase signal ≤ 2times
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Automatic start | ||
Threshold value |
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Engine speed = 0rpm | ||
Diagnosis Time |
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0.45 sec | ||
MIL On Condition |
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DTC only | ||
