P0615-STARTER CONTROL CIRCUIT-OPEN





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W


  • When Monitored:

    With the engine running and battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts.

  • Set Condition:

    The PCM detects that the actual state of the starter control does not match the intended state.


Possible Causes
  
INTERMITTENT DTC
  
(T752) STARTER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
  
(T752) STARTER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
  
(T752) STARTER CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
  
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
  
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
  

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)



Diagnostic Test

1.DTC IS ACTIVE


WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or death.




Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes
  • Go to 2


No

2.(T752) STARTER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE









Is there any voltage present?

Yes


No
  • Go to 3

3.(T752) STARTER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND






Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

Yes


No
  • Go to 4

4.(T752) STARTER CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE





Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
  • Go to 5


No

5.TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)






NOTE: The test light should not be illuminated.



NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.



Is the test light not illuminated with the ignition in the run position and illuminated and bright with the ignition in the start position?

Yes


No
  • Go to 6

6.POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)






Were any problems found?

Yes


No