Possible causes

– Park/neutral position (PNP) relay (starter relay)
– Park/neutral position (PNP) relay (starter relay) harness is open or shorted
– Park/neutral position (PNP) relay (starter relay) circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM)

When is the code detected?

The P0617 code is detected when the Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a short circuit from the starter relay.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Engine may not start

P0617 DODGE Description

While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to starter terminal of the ECM.