Volvo All Engines (2017 Emissions) Fault Code: P061700 PID: EMS Starter Relay Circuit High

Volvo All Engines (2017 Emissions) Fault Code: P061700 PID: EMS Starter Relay Circuit High

The (VECU) Vehicle Electronic Control Unit supplies and monitors the cranking signal to the starter motor relay. Several types of starter cranking protection are provided so the starter cannot be engaged in unwanted conditions. The starter cranking protection will also limit the maximum cranking time to 18 seconds without cycling the key.

Conditions for diagnostic trouble code (DTC):
1) This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is set only when the ignition key is held in the start position for approximately 3 s
2) Output A14.EB:29 active

Observable symptoms
1) Starter motor does not run
2) Automatic dipped beam is not turned off when the ignition key is in ignition position

Probable cause
1) Wiring harness between Engine Control Module and Starter motor relay (K65)
2) Starter motor relay (K65)