Audi P0617
If the DTC “P0000 with symptom 5462” is stored in ECM, -J623- (address word: 0001), test plan “P0615 Starter Relay “A” Circuit” in GFF should be followed. ODIS – Test Plan path: •
Quick answer
For verified 2024 US Audi Q4 e-tron, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT applicability, the supplied Audi/NHTSA service communication associates P0617 with a diagnostic instruction involving ECM -J623- (address word 0001). When P0000 with symptom 5462 is stored, it directs use of the GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.”
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1. What does P0617 mean?
For verified 2024 US Audi Q4 e-tron, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT applicability, the supplied Audi/NHTSA service communication associates P0617 with a diagnostic instruction involving ECM -J623- (address word 0001). When P0000 with symptom 5462 is stored, it directs use of the GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.”
2. Technical explanation
The supplied official service communication lists P0617 as “Start Relay ‘A’ Circuit High.” It also states that, for P0000 with symptom 5462 stored in ECM -J623- at address word 0001, the GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit” should be followed. The evidence does not establish a component failure, root cause, or repair for P0617.
3. What system is affected?
ECM -J623- / engine electronics, address word 0001. The communication identifies the related diagnostic area as Start Relay “A” Circuit.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
Not yet established by verified evidence. A diagnostic identifier alone is not proof that a specific component has failed.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Have a qualified Audi service facility diagnose the stored fault using the applicable guided test plan.
- Do not attempt high-voltage or electrical repair based on this information.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm the stored DTC and symptom information in ECM -J623- (address word 0001).
- If P0000 with symptom 5462 is stored, follow the GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit,” as directed by the supplied service communication.
- The supplied evidence references the ODIS path beginning with: Test Plan → Select own Test → 0001 engine electronics J623 → Electrical components. The remainder of the path is not established in the supplied evidence.
11. When to contact service
Service involvement is not explicitly classified by the supplied diagnostic record; however, the official communication directs use of an Audi guided fault-finding test plan.
12. What the service center may check
- Read ECM -J623- at address word 0001 for stored DTC and symptom information.
- Execute the specified GFF diagnostic test plan when the communication’s stated P0000/symptom-5462 condition is present.
13. Possible repair or resolution
Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Audi Q4 e-tron · 2024 · US
- Audi RS e-tron GT · 2024 · US
- Audi e-tron GT · 2024 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10246476: A0123012071945_2, published December 1, 2023. It lists P0617 as “Start Relay ‘A’ Circuit High” and provides the stated GFF diagnostic direction.
16. Recall information
No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA-hosted Audi manufacturer communication 10246476 (A0123012071945_2): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10246476-0001.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P0617 mean in the supplied Audi service communication?
It is listed as “Start Relay ‘A’ Circuit High.”
What test plan does the communication direct for P0000 with symptom 5462 in ECM -J623-?
It directs the GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.”
Does this evidence identify the failed part or repair?
No. A failed part, root cause, and repair are not yet established by verified evidence.
Which vehicles are verified by the supplied data?
US-market 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron, 2024 e-tron GT, and 2024 RS e-tron GT.