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  P0615  
 

P0615 START SIGNAL

Description

  • TCM controls starter relay in IPDM E/R.
  • TCM switches starter relay ON at "P" or "N" position and allows to crank engine.
  • Then it prohibits cranking other than at "P" or "N" position.

DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

  

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.

NOTE:
If "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously performed, always turn ignition switch OFF.
Then wait at least 10 seconds before performing the next test.
1.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III

  1. Turn ignition switch ON.
  2. Perform "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode for "TRANSMISSION". Is "P0615 STARTER RELAY/CIRC" detected?

YES >> Go to Diagnosis Procedure.
NO >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to See: Testing and Inspection\Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview\Service Information For Electrical Incident\Intermittent Incident.

Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK STARTER RELAY SIGNAL

  

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect TCM harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector F10.
  3. Turn ignition switch ON.
  4. Check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector F10 terminal 72 and ground.

  

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> Check starter relay and starter control relay. Refer to See: Power and Ground Distribution\Power Distribution Module\Testing and Inspection\Scan Tool Testing and Procedures\Diagnosis System (IPDM E/R)\Diagnosis Description.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND IPDM E/R (PART 1)

  

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Check continuity between TCM harness connector F16 (A) terminal 20 and IPDM E/R harness connector F10 (B) terminal 72.

  

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TCM AND IPDM E/R 2 (PART 2)

  

Check continuity between TCM harness connector F16 terminal 20 and ground.

  

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEMS
Check TCM connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace TCM. Refer to See: Powertrain Management\Transmission Control Systems\Control Module, CVT\Service and Repair\CVT RE0F09B\Exploded View.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.