P0616 OBD-II: Starter Relay Circuit Low

P0616 Severity

Urgent

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What causes OBD-II fault code P0616?

The Starter Relay controls the voltage from the battery to the starter when the ignition is in the start position. If the engine computer sees that the starter circuit is not operating properly, code P0616 will be set. The engine will not crank if there is a fault in starter circuit.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P0616

OBD-II Code Engine may not start is defined as a Starter Relay Circuit Low

Engine may not start Symptoms

Engine may not start

Common Problems That Trigger the P0616 Code

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Starter failure
Starter relay failure
Wiring issue

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P0616

OBD-II Code Engine may not start is defined as a Starter Relay Circuit Low

Engine may not start Symptoms

Engine may not start

Common Problems That Trigger the P0616 Code

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Starter failure
Starter relay failure
Wiring issue

P0616 OBD-II: Starter Relay Circuit Low

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OBD II Fault Code

Engine may not start Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P0616 Code

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Engine may not start Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P0616 Code