PowertrainP0616

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Starter Relay A Circuit Low

39 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 39

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0616	Cylinder 4. Specific Errors Stop The Engine Depending On Application Brand	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0616	Start control fault Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0616	Startrelé 'A'-krets lav Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Geely	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0616	Starter Relay Control Circuit Low Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0616	Starter control circuit low Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0616	Starter relay circuit low Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0616	Starter relay circuit low Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
SsangYong	P0616	Starter relay control short circuit to ground Brand	Powertrain
Subaru	P0616	Starter Relay A Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0616	Starter relay circuit low Brand	Powertrain
SWM Motor	P0616	Starter motor relay low voltage Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0616	Starter Relay Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0616	Starter motor relay circuit low voltage Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0616	Output for starter relay: short to ground; Short to plus 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 7

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0616 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P061600	Das Starterrelais hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Brand	Powertrain
Hyundai	P061600	If low signal is detected on starter relay control circuit during engine cranking, ECM sets DTC Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P061600	Das Starterrelais hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061605	Das Starterrelais hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Programmierfehler vor. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061606	Das Starterrelais hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Algorithmusfehler vor. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061611	Das Starterrelais hat Kurzschluss nach Masse.Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061614	Das Starterrelais hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse oder eine Unterbrechung vor. Brand	Powertrain

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