PowertrainP0615

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Starter Relay A Circuit

37 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine computer or one of its output circuits has a fault.

2Common causes

Engine control module fault
Power or ground connection problem
Low battery or charging voltage
Wiring short or open circuit
Software or memory fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

If the engine runs normally, drive carefully to a workshop for diagnosis. If it runs badly, stalls, or will not restart, have the car towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 37

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0615	Starter control Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0615	Startrelä 'A'-krets Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Geely	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0615	Starter Relay Control Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0615	2XA false detection correcting Brand	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0615	Starter control circuit Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0615	Starter relay circuit Brand	Powertrain
Nissan	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Opel	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0615	Starter relay circuit Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P0615	Starter Relay A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0615	Starter Relay Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0615	Starter relay circuit open Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0615	Output for starter relay: open circuit Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0615 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P061500	No description available	Powertrain
Sprinter	P061500	No description available	Powertrain
SsangYong	P061500	Starter motor relay circuit open or short Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061509	Das Starterrelais hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Es liegt ein Bauteilfehler vor. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061513	The electrical line A of the starter relay has an electrical fault. There is an open circuit. Brand	Powertrain

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