ComponentsStarter Relay Circuit High (P0617)
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
While the engine is being cranked, battery voltage is applied to terminal STA
of the ECM. If the ECM detects the Starter Control (STA) signal while the vehicle
is being driven, it determines that there is a malfunction in the STA circu ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.
(1) Secure the front lower ball joint in a vise using aluminum plates.
(2) Install the nut to the front lower ball joint stud.
(3) U ...
VC Output Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The ECM constantly generates 5 V of power from battery voltage supplied to the
+B (BATT) terminal to operate the microprocessor. The ECM also provides this power
to the sensors through the VC output circuit.
When the VC circuit is short-cir ...