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 high signal from the starter relay.

Symptoms

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

P0617 Description

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

P0617 Information for specific makes

P0617 CHRYSLER
P0617 LEXUS
P0617 TOYOTA
P0617 NISSAN
P0617 SUZUKI
P0617 DODGE
P0617 INFINITI
P0617 SCION