P0617high severityPowertrain
Starter Motor Relay Circuit High
on 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · RWD
What this code means
High voltage in starter relay circuit.
Symptoms
- Starter engaged too long
- Starter running after engine starts
Common causes
- Short to power
- Relay stuck
- Ignition switch sticking
Diagnostic steps
- Test relay
- Check for shorts
- Test ignition switch
Repair notes
Replace relay. Check ignition switch. Do not ignore - can damage starter.
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