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Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM detects improper voltage on the control circuit of the starter relay.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0615, P0616, and P0617 are C type DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P0615, P0616, and P0617 are C type DTCs.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Starting and Charging Schematics (See: Starting and Charging/Diagrams/Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Starting System Description and Operation (See: Starting and Charging/Starting System/Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit Testing/Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit
Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Wiring Repairs/Wiring Repairs)
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code
(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
