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2016 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

2.0L I4RWDMANUALgas
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P0617high severityPowertrain

Starter Motor Relay Circuit High

on 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2.0L I4 · 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

  1. Test relay
  2. Check for shorts
  3. Test ignition switch

Repair notes

Replace relay. Check ignition switch. Do not ignore - can damage starter.

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