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OSPREY- Application
DTC Troubleshooting Data
Version: 4.0
Date: 10-02-2017
Prepared by: Mithipati Prasad
Checked by: G S Raju / Senthilnathan S
Page: 277 of 654
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P0616: Starter Relay Command – Short Circuit to GND
Overview:
DTC Description as per ISO standard
Starter Relay Circuit low
ECU Pin Number
29
Customer Symptom
Starter relay will be ON Continuously.
Vehicle will start without clutch press.
Fault Effects (On Vehicle)
Starter Motor will be engaged without pre-condition checks like Clutch
press, Engine Speed =0, vehicle Speed = 0 etc.,
Lamp Status (If Any)
CE lamp is ON
Fault Detection Condition
This fault gets logged under the following conditions:
Ignition ON and Starter Relay control pin of EMS ECU is short circuited to
GND
Normal Operating Condition
Diagnostic tool display the battery voltage, crank input & engine RPM
status during cranking
Probable Trouble Area
Starter Relay, ECU Main relay, ECU, Wiring harness
Healing Condition
Clear the errors, Ignition OFF to ON, engine idle & fly-up condition
Component Details:
Starter Relay activates the Starter solenoid for vehicle starting. EMS energizes the starter relay if all the pre-conditions
required for starter motor engagement are fulfilled.
Preliminary Checks
x
Check whether the customer voice / view about the issue is matching with the fault effects mentioned above. If
yes, go ahead
with next steps. If not, check for other DTC’s presence.
x
Check whether similar complaints are earlier reported. If yes, perform the preliminary checks with respect to
earlier issue closure. Check for pin back out at EMS ecu connector or EGR valve connector.
x
Check whether there are any pins damaged at EMS ECU Connector. If found faulty then replace the connector or
wiring harness
x
Check whether there are any pins backed out from the EMS ECU Connector. If found faulty then replace the
connector or wiring harness.
x
Check whether the starter relay is connected in vehicle.