Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0616
Starter Relay A Circuit Low
The control line for starter relay A is shorted to ground - the ECU drives the relay and measures voltage too low.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number6 / 16
Possible causes
- Control line shorted to ground high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Harness chafing through insulation low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Possible limp mode or no-start
- Multiple follow-up faults across modules
- Reset/relearn may be needed after repair
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 60–250 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–1.2 h
- Component: starter relay a
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012