What Does P0617 Mean? While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to starter terminal of the ECM. engine code P0617P0617 fixobd P0617dtc P0617obd code P0617obd2 P0617P0617 car codediagnostic code P0617car code P0617check engine code P0617fehlercode P0617P0617 fiatcodigo P0617codigo falla P0617P0617 kody b??dówcodigo de falla P0617 What are the common causes of P0617 ? The most likely cause of a high voltage reading in the starter relay circuit is a faulty ignition switch. However, because the starter relay relies on several components to accurately determine voltage output, there could be any number of other causes, including: Blown fuses Bad starter relay Circuits which are shorted or open Defective battery Faulty battery cables or cable ends Defective starter solenoid or starter motor Poor electrical connection in the starter relay circuit Open or shorted starter relay harness Faulty TCM, in rare cases How do you troubleshoot P0617 ? Look for rubbing, scraping, bare wires, worn spots or melted plastic connectors. Pull the connectors apart and carefully look at the terminals (the metal parts) inside the connectors. Look for missing ground strap or a rusty ground where the fuel tank is grounded to the frame. Check for damage to the wiring harness connector. Look at the plug wires to make sure they are not burnt or laying on the exhaust. Searches related to P0617 Code - Starter Relay Circuit High P0617 P0618