Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0617
Starter Relay Circuit High
The starter relay control circuit voltage is above the upper threshold — short to supply or stuck driver.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number6 / 17
Possible causes
- Relay circuit shorted to supply high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Supply wire pinched against B+ source 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: 30–300 €
- Estimated time: 0.2–1.5 h
- Component: starter relay
- Component: relay wiring
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012