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DTC P0685 ECM/Pcm Power Relay Control Circuit/Open: Notes

DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.>, and Inspection Mode <Ref. to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.>.

WIRING DIAGRAM: 

Engine Electrical System <Ref. to WIRING DIAGRAM , Engine Electrical System.>

Fig 1: System Voltage Wiring Diagram
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Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK ECM CONNECTOR. 
Check the connecting condition of ECM connector.
Is the ECM connector correctly connected? Go to step . Connect the ECM connector correctly.
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND MAIN RELAY CONNECTOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Remove the main relay.
  3. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
  4. Measure the resistance between ECM connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B135) No. 13 - Chassis ground: 

Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more? Go to step 3.  Repair the short circuit to ground in harness between ECM connector and main relay connector.
3 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND MAIN RELAY CONNECTOR. 
  1. Install the main relay.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B136) No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    (B137) No. 7 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the voltage 10 V or more? Repair the harness and connector.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:
  • Short circuit to power supply in harness between ECM connector and main relay connector
  • Defective main relay
Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.