DTC Troubleshooting
DTC Troubleshooting: P0615
DTC P0615:
Starter Cut Relay STRLD Circuit Malfunction
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (III) for 1 second or more.
4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0615 indicated?
YES -
Go to step 5.
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at starter cut relay 1 (STR), starter cut relay 2, and the PCM.�
5. Try to start the engine.
Does the engine start?
YES -
Go to step 6.
NO -
Go to step 16.
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
7. Check the No. 23 ST CUT RLY 1 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Is the fuse OK?
YES -
Go to step 8.
NO -
Replace the fuse, then go to step 31.
8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
9. Disconnect PCM connector A (49P).
10. Remove starter cut relay 1 (STR) (A) from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
11. Connect starter cut relay 1 (STR) 4P connector terminal No. 1 to body ground with a jumper wire.
12. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A28 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Go to step 35.
NO -
Go to step 13.
13. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connector Q (16P).
14. Connect under-dash fuse/relay box connector Q (16P) terminal No. 15 to body ground with a jumper wire.
15. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A28 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Replace the under-dash fuse/relay box Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal And Installation, then go to step 30.
NO -
Repair open in the wire between the PCM (A28) and the under-dash fuse/relay box, then go to step 30.
16. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
17. Remove starter cut relay 1 (STR) (A) from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
18. Remove starter cut relay 2 (A) from the relay holder.
19. Connect starter cut relay 1 (STR) 4P connector terminal No. 3 to body ground with a jumper wire.
20. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
21. Check the STARTER RELAY CONTROL RETURN in the DATA LIST with the HDS while the ignition switch is in START (III).
Is OFF indicated?
YES -
Go to step 22.
NO -
Go to step 26.
22. Remove the jumper wire from the starter cut relay 1 4P connector.
23. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
24. Disconnect the transmission range switch 10P connector Service and Repair.
25. At the switch side, check for continuity between transmission range switch 10P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 6 with the shift lever in N, and then in P.
Is there continuity in P and in N?
YES -
Repair open in the wire between the transmission range switch and starter cut relay 1, starter cut relay 2, or G101, then go to step 30.
NO -
Replace the transmission range switch Service and Repair, then go to step 30.
26. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
27. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
28. Disconnect PCM connector A (49P).
29. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A3 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Go to step 35.
NO -
Repair open in the wire between the PCM (A3) and starter cut relay 1 (STR), then go to step 30.
30. Reconnect all connectors.
31. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
32. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
33. Do the PCM idle learn procedure PCM Idle Learn Procedure.
34. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0615 indicated?
YES -
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at starter cut relay 1 (STR) and the PCM, then go to step 1.
NO -
Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�
35. Reconnect all connectors.
36. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software PCM Update, or substitute a known-good PCM.
37. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0615 indicated?
YES -
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at starter cut relay 1 (STR) and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.
NO -
If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�