2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.6L Page 1520
(DTC) Type Definitions)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning)for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR27 starter relay.
2. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door, and wait 1 minute. Test for less than 5.0 Ohms between the relay
ground circuit terminal 85 and ground.
瀚慖f greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 86 and the ground circuit terminal 85.
4. With the transmission range selector in park or neutral, cycle the ignition between the OFF and CRANK position. The test lamp should turn
ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
瀚慖f the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
瀚慖f 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 ECM.
5. If all circuits tests normal, replace the KR27 starter relay.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (See: Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) (See: Power and Ground Distribution/Power Distribution Relay/Service and Repair/Relay
Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness))Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) (See: Power and Ground Distribution/Power
Distribution Relay/Service and Repair/Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center))
* Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning)for ECM replacement, setup, and programming
P0616
DTC P0615, P0616, or P0617
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an
overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure
Instructions)provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0615
- Starter Relay Control Circuit
DTC P0616
- Starter Relay Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0617
- Starter relay Control Circuit High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
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
