Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0617 Ford
Starter Relay Circuit High
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0617 Ford definition:
While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to starter terminal of the ECM.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0617 Ford
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine may not start
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0617 Ford
– Short in Park and Neutral Position (PNP) switch assembly circuit – Park and Neutral Position (PNP) switch assembly – Ignition switch – ECM The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: If the vehicle is being driven and the ECM detects the starter control signal (STA), the ECM concludes that the starter control circuit is malfunctioning. The ECM will turn on the MIL and will set a DTC.
Possible Solutions
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Ford:
2013 Ford Taurus,2013 Ford Mustang,2013 Ford Kuga,2013 Ford Fusion,2012 Ford Focus,2011 Ford Mondeo,2011 Ford Focus,2011 Ford Edge,2010 Ford Mustang,2009 Ford Focus,2008 Ford Fiesta,2008 Ford Escape,2007 Ford Mondeo,2006 Ford Focus,2005 Ford Mustang,2005 Ford Escape,2003 Ford Mustang,2003 Ford Focus,2000 Ford Mustang
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