Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 884

1I-12 Starting System:
DTC P0616
Circuit Description
The engine control module (ECM) supplies 12 volts for
the starter relay when start enable has been requested.
The ECM monitors this control circuit for conditions that
are incorrect for the commanded state. If the ECM
detects an improper circuit condition, starter relay DTC
P0616 will set.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0616 Starter Relay Control Circuit Low Voltage
Conditions for Running the DTC
• System voltage is between 8-16 volts.
• The engine is running.
Step
Schematic Reference:"Starting and Charging Schematics: "
Connector End View Reference:"Engine Electrical Connector End Views: "
Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?
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1. Install a scan tool.
2. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the
DTC.
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3. Using the scan tool, observe the specific DTC information
for DTC P0616 until the test runs.
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P0616 has passed this
ignition cycle?
Test the control circuit of the Starter relay for a short to ground.
Refer to "Circuit Testing: " and "Wiring Repairs: " in Wiring
3
Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Inspect for poor connections at the engine control module
(ECM). Refer to "Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor
4
Connections: " and "Connector Repairs: " in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Replace the ECM. Refer to "Control Module References: " in
Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and
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programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
1. Review and record the scan tool Fail Records data.
2. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the
DTC as specified in the supporting text.
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4. Using the scan tool, observe the Specific DTC Information
for DTC P0616 until the test runs.
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P0616 failed this
ignition?
Conditions for Setting the DTC
• The ECM detects an improper voltage level on the
• The condition exists for at least 2 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
• The ECM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator
• The ECM will store the conditions present when the
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
• The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-
• The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear
Action
output circuit that controls the starter relay.
lamp (MIL).
DTC set as Fail Records data only.
up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
DTC Information function.
Yes
Go to Step 2
Go to "Testing for
Intermittent
Conditions and Poor
Connections: " in
Wiring Systems
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 2
No
Go to "Diagnostic
System Check -
Vehicle Diagnostic
Information: " in
Vehicle DTC
Information
Go to Step 3
Go to Step 4
Go to Step 5
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System OK