DTC P0615:00 [SKYACTIV-D 2.2]

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DTC P0615:00

Starter relay circuit problem

DETECTION CONDITION

•  The PCM records DTCs when the number of times the engine has been started reaches the warrantied performance frequency for the starter or starter relay (180,000 times).

Diagnostic support note

•  This is a continuous monitor (other).

•  The check engine light does not illuminate.

•  FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is not available.

•  DTC is not stored in the PCM memory.

FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION

Not applicable

POSSIBLE CAUSE

•  Number of times engine has been started has reached warranted performance frequency for starter or starter relay (180,000 times).

•  PCM malfunction

SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

Not applicable

DTC P0615:00	Starter relay circuit problem
DETECTION CONDITION	• The PCM records DTCs when the number of times the engine has been started reaches the warrantied performance frequency for the starter or starter relay (180,000 times). Diagnostic support note • This is a continuous monitor (other). • The check engine light does not illuminate. • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is not available. • DTC is not stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION	Not applicable
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Number of times engine has been started has reached warranted performance frequency for starter or starter relay (180,000 times). • PCM malfunction
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM	Not applicable

Diagnostic Procedure

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY • Verify related Service Information availability. • Is any related Service Information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information. • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	REPLACE STARTER AND STARTER RELAY • Switch the ignition off. • Replace the starter and starter relay. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)	—	Go to the next step.
3	VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) • Start the engine and warm it up completely. • Perform the DTC Reading Procedure. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) • Is the same DTC present?	Yes	Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE • Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) • Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)
4		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.