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Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is ON and is idling at 1,000 RPM or more.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The condition is present for 1.6 seconds.
    • The ECM detects no voltage on the starter crank circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The engine control module (ECM) will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) the first time the fault is detected.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
    • Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

DTC 0417 can be cleared by using the Clear Info option on the Tech 2 or by using the Diag Clear Switch.

Diagnostic Aids

Inspect for the following conditions:

    • Poor connections at the ECM
        Inspect the harness connectors for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal-to-wire connections.
    • The relay remains applied on idling during cold start.

DTC 0417 Starter Switch Abnormal

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

1

Is DTC 0417 set when the ignition is ON or when the engine is operating?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic Aids

2

Measure the voltage between the pin number 24 of the ECM connector C1 and ground while the ignition is ON and the engine is running.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

12 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Inspect the wire harness and/or starter switch for a short to ground or starter switch melted.
  2. Repair or replace the wire harness or starter switch as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the action?

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Go to Step 4

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4

  1. Clear the DTCs.
  2. Replace the ECM assembly. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement/Restore Fuel Rate Data .

Does DTC 0417 reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK