P0817

Starter Disable Circuit/Open

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$6–33 (est.)

Symptoms

Engine won't start
The starter does not work
Check Engine Light Is On
The car can only start in neutral (if the problem is partial)

Causes

Broken wires in the starter interlock circuit
Clutch pedal switch malfunction
Gear selector switch problem
Starter relay fault
ECM problems

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wires in the starter interlock circuit
Test the clutch pedal or gear selector switch
Check starter relay
Scan ECM for errors
Check connections and grounding of the circuit

Related codes

P0815 P0816 P0818