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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:

Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM>WIRING DIAGRAM .

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  1. CHECK ECM CONNECTOR  .

    Check the connecting condition of ECM connector.

    Is the ECM connector correctly connected?

    Yes  Go to  2 .

    No  Connect the ECM connector correctly.

  2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND MAIN RELAY CONNECTOR  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and engine ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B134) No. 1 (+) - Engine ground (-):

    (B134) No. 14 (+) - Engine ground (-):

    Is the voltage 10 V or more?

    Yes  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

    No  Go to  3 .

  3. 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 the ECM connector and engine ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B134) No. 60 - Engine ground:

    Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

    Yes  Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.

    No  Repair the short circuit to ground in harness between ECM connector and main relay connector.