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. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine.

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, starter cut relay 2, and the PCM.


5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Check the No. 32 STRLD (7.5 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-dash fuse/relay holder.

Is the fuse OK?
YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Replace the No. 32 STRLD (7.5 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-dash fuse/relay holder, then go to step 12.


7. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

8. Disconnect PCM connector D (17P).

9. Remove starter cut relay 1 (A) from auxiliary under-dash fuse/relay holder.






10. Connect starter cut relay 1 4P connector terminal No. 2 to body ground with a jumper wire.






11. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal D5 and body ground.

Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 17.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the PCM (D5) and starter cut relay 1, then go to step 12.






12. Reconnect all connectors.

13. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

14. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

15. Do the PCM idle learn procedure. PCM Idle Learn Procedure

16. 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 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.


17. Reconnect all connectors.

18. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, PCM Update or substitute a known-good PCM. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

19. 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 and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes 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. Service and Repair If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.