OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0617 Dodge

Starter Relay Circuit High

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0617 Dodge 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 Dodge
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine may not start

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0617 Dodge
– 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